Eat Like a Local: Venice 3-Hour Small-Group Food Tasting Tour
Description
Fall in love with Venice, through your 3-hour discovery of the gastronomic tradition of the city, through a uniquely designed small-group, walking food and wine tour of the lesser known places to tourists. With at least 13 tastings from well-known restaurants and bars to the locals, between sipping some glasses of wonderful local wines, and trying some of the best restaurants in Venice with the guidance of your expert foodie, you will also get to hear about its unique histories of what makes Venice a truly wonderful place.
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Itinerary
There are 8 stops on this tour with plenty of food to make sure you do not need breakfast nor lunch nor dinner. You will start your day with some coffee, like the Italians do. Venice has a tradition that goes a long way back in time in making tasty pastries, and you will get to try some of the heavenly delicious pastries that the Venetian has to offer. After your sweet tooth has been satisfied, stroll through some wine bars and savor typical Venetian drinks accompanied by the famous cicchetti with lunch or dinner and learn how each dish is created.
Take a step back in time by visiting the oldest bacaro in Venice with us. You will hear the story as to why this atmospheric wine bar is said to have been a favourite place of the legendary lover Giacomo Casanova while you taste some of their best selling ciccheti, local Venetian snack. The bar still retains its old-world charm with wooden beams, copper pots, and standing-only counters where locals and travelers mingle over traditional food
Do you know that Venice was one of the first European cities to import sugar from the East, making it a luxurious and prized ingredient at that time?This early access led to the creation of a rich pastry tradition that blends Eastern spices with Italian creativity. From delicate tiramisu to the festive frittelle of Carnival, Venice s pastry are full of flavor. One of the stops on the tour is a family owned pastry shop and you will learn why Venetian sweets are more than just treats they're edible expressions of the city’s opulent past and its love for celebration, craftsmanship, and flavor
Another famous amongst local bar to try more cicchetti
Here you will be greeted by the owner of the store where he will prepare a selection of regional cured meat and cheese and hear stories of how they are made and how to spot one ones
Here to go to a locally frequented restaurant , and also been visited by celebrity chefs, where we will have the special of the day pasta or risotto, a freshly caught fish of the day dish and sarde in saor ( this restaurant is one of best places if not the best place to try sarde in saor with wine.
Depending on the day of the tour, we could either go to here or Castello for more cicchetti
Another unforgettable way to experience the city through its sweet side: artisan gelato. Gelato isn’t just a treat in Italy it’s an art form. Learn how it s made , the stories and how to spot a good artisan gelato place in venice ** Depends on the day, we might get gelato in this district or another. Please let us know if you have a particular interest and we will try to accommodate you.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- A maximum of 15 people per tour ( please read below for further information)
- On Venetian and Italian national holidays, the only language we offer is English ( example dates are: May 1st, August 14 and 15, December 24, 25, 31, Jan 1 to Jan 7) .
- We are currently experiencing exceptionally high demand for our tours, so the tour could have up to 19 people. If the number of participants are more than 15 people, we will compensate it by giving you more food and wine. If you show up and see that the tour is larger than the stated maximum, and are not happy with it, we are happy to process a refund. A refund can only processed and YOU DO NOT PARTICIPATE in the tour. No refund could be processed if you decide to participate half way or in the tour at all. This could be communicated to the guide on the day of. We try to send an email reminders out to every one in case our bookings are over 15, but because we are experiencing a massive influx of messages and calls these days, we might miss some of the communication. By booking this product, you agree to the term and conditions stated above
- Please note that the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. No refunds or re-bookings can be provided for late arrivals or no shows after tour commencement or departure
- Children less than 3 years old are free of charge unless they would like to have food on the tour as well. Infants must sit on lap for this free option (no stroller could be bought on the tour for the free option else a regular rate applies). If the infant will be sharing food from the parents plate, we kindly ask that you pay for a child ticket on this tour because this tour guarantees every one to be full and well-fed, and we cant guarantee that to every one if this happens.
- If your chosen language for the tour is not English, and the group at that time slot has less than 5 people total signed up, you would be joined with an English speaking group with a guide that speaks multiple languages including the language that you requested. If you would like an excursion with the guide speaks Italian, or French, or German, or Spanish for only your group, and your group is less than 5 people, it would be a private tour and surcharge will apply. Please message us in advanced if you would like to book a private tour option. Please note that all services and communication on holidays will be conducted in English.
- This tour guarantees you to be well-fed ( full ) by the end of the tour. This is our guarantee to you to demonstrate how much food there is on the tour. This guarantee applies when you eat everything that is present to you on the tour, and still hungry at the end ( which so far, never happened). But incase it does, please tell our guide towards the end, and we will give you more food till you are full. If you have any dietary restriction ( no fish, no meat or gluten free etc. , for example, you need to tell us in advanced at least 24 hours before the departure time) else this term doesnt apply because the restaurant wont be able to accommodate the guests as well as they could without advanced notice
- The tour operates rains or shines. If you do not hear from us, it means the tour is operating as normal and nothing is cancelled
- If one person in the booking require wheelchair access, we suggest that this person have a ferry pass ( to be purchased seperaately)to cross the canal instead of using the bridge
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable
- On Venetian and Italian national holidays, the only language we offer is English for our tours.
- The orders of stops may change and the types of food, and wine changes by what s fresh at the market but the amount of food on offered is always the same
- Please install Whatsapp as we might need to reach out to you
- Alternative contact - via WhatsApp : +44 7752881443
- PLEASE USE Google MAP to find the Meeting Spot as the App is using Apple Map which might give different coordination. If you need help, please give us a call.
Reviews(3,720)
Fun time with a small group Very accommodating to specific food likes and dislikes. Good choice of little eateries we would never have found on our own
Anna was FANTASTIC!!!’ She was nice, friendly, and knew where to take us. We had great wine, food, and deserts. She also shared a lot about Venice and taught us what to look for. She got to know each of us by name. This was a great experience!
Thank you very much for your fantastic review, Donald! We're so happy to hear that you had an amazing experience. Anna was absolutely delighted to be your host, and she is thrilled that her nice, friendly nature, local insights, and personalized touch of learning everyone by name made your evening so special. It is a great pleasure to have you discovering real Venice with us! — Savor Italy Tours team
Great introduction to local Venice cuisine. Anna was a super hostess and guide. Bar food and wine tasting best. Sit down meal main course was only a few small pieces of shrimp and pasta.
Excellent experience! Martina was an incredible tour guide, giving us tips from a local perspective on Venice and history facts of the city. Great food stops and the best gelato ever!
Hi Annie, we're glad to hear that you had a great time with Martina and enjoyed our local food stops. We're very grateful for your kind words about her local perspective, city history facts, and finding the best gelato ever! Hearing that you had an excellent experience means everything to our team, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you to Venice again~🇮🇹 — Savor Italy Tours team
We had a fantastic time. The food tour was truly enjoyable. Lorenzo, our guide, was very knowledgeable and he really took good care of us like a true Nonna😁.
Hi there, we're glad to hear that you had a good time with us. We're very grateful to have you on the tour! Lorenzo sent his warmest grazie and burst out laughing at your lovely compliment—he absolutely loves taking care of our guests with that authentic, warm hospitality (just like a true Nonna! 😁). Thanks so much for joining our Venice food tour! — Savor Italy Tours team
Alicia was fantastic. Food was great and we learned a lot about Italian restaurants and what to look for
Hi Larry, we're glad to hear that you had a great time with Alice and enjoyed our food selections. We're very grateful for your kind words. It's wonderful to know that you learned a lot about what to look for when navigating authentic Italian restaurants, and we hope to welcome you back to Venice again~ — Savor Italy Tours team
Giorgia was a fantastic tour guide! I thoroughly enjoyed sampling the delicious Venetian food and wine, and it was a wonderful way to experience Venice like a local. From wine, to coffee to gelato! . I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Venice! Would also recommend the 5.45pm slot due to the heat this time of year
thank you very much for your fantastic review! We're so happy to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed sampling our traditional food, coffee, regional wine, and gelato. Giorgia was delighted to host you, and your bonus tip to recommend the 5:45 PM slot to dodge the peak summer heat is incredibly helpful for future travelers. It was such a great pleasure to have you experiencing Venice like a local with us! — Savor Italy Tours team
Alice our tour guide was excellent. She has a wonderful, fun personality and speaks great English. We felt like we truly experienced food and wine like a local in Venetia.
Hi Keith, Thanks so much for the fantastic review! We’re so glad you loved the tour and Alice’s warm hospitality. It’s awesome to hear how much you enjoyed her wonderful, fun personality and excellent English. Knowing that you truly felt like a local experiencing our traditional food and wine in Venice means the world to our team. Come back soon for more delicious adventures! 🍷✨ — Savor Italy Tours team
Your tour guide Alice from Verona is an absolute delight and very personable and entertaining. All the food and wine stops were unique and excellent.
Thank you very much for your fantastic review! We're so happy to hear that you highly recommend our Venice food tour. Alice is indeed an absolute delight, and she is thrilled that her personable, entertaining hosting style made your evening so memorable. We are delighted that you found all of our unique food and regional wine stops excellent. We hope to welcome you back soon! — Savor Italy Tours team
Valeria was a wonderful, fun, and lighthearted guide. The food was amazing! Well worth the money.
Hi Steph, we're glad to hear that you had a great time with Valeria and enjoyed our amazing food! We're very grateful for your kind words about her fun, lighthearted guiding style. Knowing that you found the entire experience well worth the money means so much to us, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you to Venice again~ — Savor Italy Tours team
