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Great guide
His knowledge was very rich about the area and the history! We loved his humor and all sites we visited! He was the best four guide we had.
Private Food Tour: Cicheti & Wine
At a glance
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Price from
- $159 / person
- Location
- Venice, Italy
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5 · 8 reviews
- Languages
- EN, IT, FR, ES
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Within 24h
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Shome Venice
Description
Tour the best Venetian taverns "cicheterie" to discover the local culinary tradition. Between one "cicheto" and another you will become part of the real Venetian atmosphere through the most mysterious and historical places of our city, those that usually no tourist knows when not accompanied by a true Venetian.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, and Sun
- Start times
- 11:30 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:30 PM, 5:30 PM, 6:00 PM, and 6:30 PM
- Next available
- Wed, Oct 21
- Adult (ages 1+)
- $159
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 20.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Ponte di Rialto
We will admire Rialto bridge from a secret perspective to discover its story.
Mercati di Rialto
We will explore Rialto market, to get to know how products were arriving in Venice.
San Polo
We will discover San Polo district moving thought the most historical taverns, frequented even by Casanova, drinking wine and eating Cicheti.
What's included
Included
6 Cicheti (Venetian tapas) and 3 small glasses of wine per person.
Pickup Locations & Times
The guide will pick you up directly at your hotel. Please send us your hotel name.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.6
8 reviews
How it compares in Venice
- Starting price $159 is 32% above the typical $120 for tours of similar length in Venice
Excurgo comparison of 1,973 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Private Food Tour: Cicheti & Wine take?
Private Food Tour: Cicheti & Wine lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
How much does Private Food Tour: Cicheti & Wine cost?
Prices start at $159 per person for this Venice experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Private Food Tour: Cicheti & Wine run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, starting at 11:30 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:30 PM, 5:30 PM, 6:00 PM, and 6:30 PM.
Can I cancel Private Food Tour: Cicheti & Wine for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. The guide will pick you up directly at your hotel. Please send us your hotel name. Pickup points include Hotel Savoia & Jolanda, Hotel Carlton Capri.
What languages is Private Food Tour: Cicheti & Wine offered in?
The experience is available in EN, IT, FR, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 10 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Is Private Food Tour: Cicheti & Wine worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 8 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Shome Venice.
Reviews(8)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
D
Happy hour-style fun and educational too
We were fortunate to also have Mihaela as a tour guide for this tour. She was outstanding- highly knowledgeable about the cuisine of Venice and general background, and presented a fun and entertaining “happy hour” style tour that we throughly enjoyed. Buccala and Spritz Select were new treats for me!
T
Beautiful culinary hours
Again, Lorenzo guided us in a very personal way through the culinary tradition and fashion of Venice. This time we went through several little Bacari to enjoy Cecchetti and wine.
B
Great way to experience cichetti culture in Venice
If you want to try authentic cichetti in Venice but don’t know where to start, this is the tour for you. Giovanni took us to three local spots, none of which felt touristy. All the cichetti and wines were delicious, and all three spots showcased different styles and specialities. Giovanni was extremely friendly and we enjoyed talking with him about Venice’s culinary culture as we slowly made our way from stop to stop. All cichetti and wine is included in the cost of the tour; Giovanni gave us recommendations but left the decision of what to order up to us.
L
Wonderful tour for us!
Nicola was outstanding in showing us around, especially since this was our 4th excursion and second food tour in Venice. What a personable young man and fun guide! He changed a couple of venues for us due to our food preferences. This was our favorite tour!
Operator response
Hi Laurie_K, I'm very happy to read you loved Venice and its food from this new and local perspective. Thank you again! Arrivederci,
M
Individual wine & food tour
Overpriced tour for a tour of 3 neighborhood bars with the same appetizers. Tour guide was nice but seemed like he was in a hurry to get the whole thing over with. Appetizers were all the same, bars were overcrowded, appetizers consisted of bread with different toppings.
Operator response
Dear Mary, Thank you for your feedback. The taverns we visit are the most important ones for locals and if they have some extra clients than a touristy spot it's actually a good sign because it's good. Cichetti are a Venetian tradition, it's nothing like going to pub in Ireland or in Berlin where you take a seat and order a beer and that's it. The local and AUTHENTIC places are very small and we enjoy food and wine all together and the majority of the time we stand next to the doorway chatting and drinking with our friends/family. The Cichetti have a specific "format" and yes they are slices of bread with different toppings, something that is pretty clear in the pics and description of the tour so we don't understand how this is something to complain about. Each tavern has a different recipe even if they are making the same topping so that's the cool thing about moving from place to place. If you were not into bread you could have let us know and we would have found a way to taste something different. We try our best to only have 100% of happy clients so we hope to welcome you back and fix this misunderstanding.
V
Thank you Matteo!
Wow! Just got back, from the most amazing evening. We had booked a food and wine tour, hoping to taste some local food, in none touristy places, but the evening became over and beyond anything we could have hoped for! Luca the manager sat the standard, he replied so fast to emails, no question was to much, very detailed info. We were lucky to have Matteo, who has sooo many 5 star reviews, so we knew we would be in good hands, but he was sooo much better! Matteo was not only on time but early, he wasn’t looking at the clock trying to get home, he ensured we got back to the hotel well… Thoughtful, funny, kind, helpful and informative. Matteo shows huge passion for what he does, and he does it so well! I recommend anyone, to book such a tour, and do their VERY best to get Matteo as guide, we would do it again in a heartbeat, when visiting Venice again! Thank you sooo much Matteo!!! Super ambassador for not only “Shome” but for Venice in general! We LOVED this evening with Matteo!
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