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(3,848)
This tour was very fun. We do a food tour wherever we visit as we find them a great way to learn the culture, get to know the area, and eat great food that you would not normally find. The tour guide can make or break a tour and ours, Giorgia was wonderful! We also met some great folks during the tour which extended to an after tour drink! The tour itself was educational in that Venecians are decidely different than the rest of Italy. With that, do not expect spaghetti bolongneses, lasagnas, or caprese salads for example. The food, though tasty and different, was not what we expected as there were lots of fish and ham and cheese on bread tastings, with a delicious shrimp and pasta meal, plus gelato and expresso. Plenty of food and delicious local wines provided. Right sized group. Very fun tour!
Absolutely fantastic, highly recommend
One of the best food tours I’ve been on. I tried food I never tasted before. I learned about Venice through food. Sara our guide shared with us her love of Venice and its people and food. I would definitely recommend.
Awesome tour! Our tour guide Lorenzo was a lot of fun. He was so knowledgeable about the food and history of each establishment. The food was great! Also come hungry, because there was plenty of food throughout the tour. If you want the best guide…Lorenzo is your person. You definitely, will not be disappointed.
The food and drink was plentiful and delicious. Alice was made the tour fun and taught us about Venetian food and customs at the same time. She made sure that every person enjoyed themselves.
Great way to see the real Venice from the perspective of a local. Plus great food unique to Venice. Sara is a wonderful guide.
It was a lovely experience. Our guide was quite nice and knowledgeable, and it's a great opportunity for solo travelers to meet others.
Sara was great! She shared so much history with us during our tour. The food was delicious and the wine was good. I’m stuffed!! Highly recommend!! 10/10
Hi Donna, Thanks so much for the fantastic review! We’re so glad you loved the tour and Sara’s warm hospitality. It’s awesome to hear how much you enjoyed the deep dive into Venetian history, the local wine, and that you left completely stuffed! Come back soon for more delicious adventures! 🍷✨ 10/10 recommendation appreciated! — Savor Italy Tours team
This was amazing. Georgia was a great guide. Highly recommend for anyone. Best meal I had in Venice.
Hi Jeffrey, thank you very much for your fantastic review! Giorgia was absolutely delighted to be your guide. Hearing that this was the best meal you had in Venice means the world to our team. It was such a great pleasure discovering real Venice with you, and we hope to welcome you back soon! — Savor Italy Tours team
Anna did an excellent job Food was amazing. Anna was so informative and friendly. Loved every minute
Hi AnnMarie, we're glad to hear that you had a great time with Anna and enjoyed our food and drink selections! We're very grateful for your kind words about her friendly, informative style. Loving every minute is what we always aim for, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you to Venice again~🇮🇹 — Savor Italy Tours team
