Venice Evening Food Tour: Bites, Drinks & Sit-Down Dinner
Description
Get ready for an unforgettable evening in the lively Cannaregio district, where you’ll experience the true Venetian way of life through incredible food, wine, and local charm. Your expert guide will lead you to 4 of the best eateries, letting you taste your way through Venice’s culinary gems. Start with classic meat based cicchetti paired with a refreshing Venetian Spritz. Continue to taste more fish themed cicchetti, along with a glass of traditional 'ombra' wine. Next, savor a sit-down meal with your choice of squid ink pasta, baccalà with polenta, or parmigiana. To finish, treat yourself to authentic gelato from a local artisanal gelateria. While wandering through the charming streets of Cannaregio, your guide will share insider tips on the best bars and eateries in Venice. Limited to a semi private group for a more personal experience.
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Join us for an unforgettable food tour of the Cannaregio Quarter in Venice! Your passionate, English-speaking guide will meet you near the iconic Teatro Italia, a symbol of Venice's rich artistic heritage. In an intimate semi private group, you’ll explore the enchanting hidden alleys of Cannaregio, stopping at 4 carefully selected eateries to enjoy 9 tastings.
When exploring Venice, keep two key words in mind—cicchetti and Bacari. Cicchetti are delicious bite-sized snacks, and Bacari are charming local wine bars where these treats are served. At our first stop, your expert guide will take you into a traditional Bacaro, where you'll enjoy cicchetti and discover the secret ingredients behind crafting the perfect Venetian Select Spritz.
After a short stroll through the charming Cannaregio neighborhood, we’ll arrive at our second stop. Here, you'll taste another round of locally crafted cicchetti. Alongside, enjoy a glass of ‘ombra’, a classic small glass of Venetian wine, as your guide shares fascinating insights into Italian traditions and culture.
Next, we’ll make our way through the bustling Strada Nuova, a vibrant street filled with shops, bars, and historic buildings—a must-see on any Venice food tour.
At our fourth stop, fully immerse yourself in the warmth of Venetian hospitality. Enjoy a delicious sit-down meal featuring some of Venice’s finest traditional dishes—choose between pasta with squid ink, battered codfish and polenta, or parmigiana alla melanzana. Let the rich flavors unfold with each bite. This stop is your chance to truly experience Venice’s culinary soul in the most authentic way possible.
No Italian food tour is truly complete without artisanal gelato! At our fourth stop, your guide will take you to a top gelato shop, where you'll discover the secrets behind authentic gelato. Learn about seasonal flavors, what sets gelato apart from regular ice cream, and put your taste buds to the test sampling 2 delicious scoops.
As the tour wraps up near the charming Rialto Bridge, your guide will be happy to share insider tips on other must-visit spots or advice on where to grab a water taxi back to your hotel.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Stops on this tour are subject to change due to seasonal/holiday venue closures
- 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.
- This experience includes alcoholic beverages and is designed for adults. Participants consuming alcohol must be of legal drinking age in Italy (18 or older), but soft drink alternatives are available. Please bring a government-issued ID if you plan to partake.
- If you have any food allergies or intolerances, please contact us immediately to let us know. We work with our local vendors to plan menus ahead of time so having this information before your tour is important. Please note that there are some occasions where certain allergies cannot be accommodated.
- Dishes served and venue's visited can vary depending seasonality
Reviews(139)
Our tour guide was a wonderful local woman who educated and informed us as we traversed from restaurant to restaurant.
We enjoyed it, the guide Daria was very good, the explanations, the food, the tour, everything excellent.
I loved the food and the tour guide was the best absolutely loved her!!!
Met at Despar Teatro Italia. Guide was Daria, a local who grew up in the sestiere of Cannaregio and took us on a 2.5 hr tour of the sestiere on foot stopping at a select number of places eating typical Venetian cicchetti, gelato, Spritz and a sit down dinner. It was an intimate group of 5 people plus Daria. Atmosphere was very friendly. Daria know her stuff. She didn't just talk about food but also gave us a surprising amount of knowledge of the city generally. Tried Baccala Monticato, Gamberi con Polenta, Spritz (Select), several cups of Prose Artichoke heart, Rissotto con Vongole at da Bruno (really good), ordered a litter of locally produced right from the jug at wine at Rimani Venezia for less than 5 euro (they sell other stuff too) and capped the day with gelato at Maison de la crepe. Daria also pointed out other good local spots that we couldn't make it to on the tour. Would love to go on another tour with Daria. Just note the tour company voucher may give you different information on what to expect. The voucher said to expect someone in a red branded shirt and a sign, when that wasn't actually the case but I dont think that was on Daria. She was wonderful. We sat down at most places to eat but stood at 1 or 2. The walk wasn't bad even given the excessive heat and humidity, in total just under 3 miles or 4.5 Km/5000 steps. Most of it on the narrow streets and alleys, so out of direct sun exposure. I would definitely recommend. Worth every euro.
Daria our guide and she was great. She was a local who grew up in Venice and gave us a rich experience in the local cuisine. If you want to try foods that go beyond the tourist locations at St. Mark’s Square or foods/drinks that would not normally know to eat, this is a great tour.
Very knowledgeable and friendly tour guide (I believe her name was Olivia). Talked to everyone on the tour and got to know a bit about us all. Also shared a lot of knowledge about the local history - very informative
Thank you James! It is wonderful to hear that Olivia made everyone feel welcome while sharing her knowledge of local history. Make sure to tell your loved ones about The Tour Guy so they can join us on our next evening stroll!
Our tour guide Olivia (sorry if misspelt) was great, she told us a few extra story’s about venice itself and some history
Thank you Timothy! Glad you loved Olivia's stories. Tell your family about The Tour Guy and join us again soon!
Had a wonderful first evening in Venice. Tried great food off the beaten path. Do this tour, you won’t regret it!
Thank you, Mekammeyer! We are so glad we helped create a wonderful first evening in Venice by taking you off the beaten path for the best local food and drinks. Be sure to tell your friends and family to book with The Tour Guy for an unforgettable night out!
Daria was amazing! So kind and knowledgeable! We really got a sense of Venice's history of their food! She was very funny and engaging! Would 100% reccomend!
Thank you, Mckenna! We are thrilled that Daria was so funny, engaging, and knowledgeable about the rich history of Venetian cuisine. Please tell your friends and family to check out The Tour Guy for their next delicious vacation!
Was an amazing experience!!!
Thank you so much! We are thrilled you loved our evening food tour in Venice. We hope to welcome you back for another great bite soon!
