Venice Food Tasting: Small-Group Walking Tour & Local Cuisine Discovery

Embark on a small-group walking tour in Venice and indulge in a gastronomic adventure. Discover hidden gems, taste local cuisine, and learn about the city’s fascinating history.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Mercati di Rialto - There are 8 stops on this tour with plenty of food to make sure you do not need breakfast 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. Try 5-6 different types of fish and learn how each dish is created. Even Venice is known for seafood dishes, there are some delicious local cured meat that you have to try too! Then go to the backstreet, visit the oldest bar, find out where the famous lover in history used to frequent and of course try their signature dish. After that, crawl your way to get some traditional Venetian cookies and learn why they are so good, and the tour will end with some authentic gelato! During this gelato stop, the guide will explain how to identify good quality gelato shops even in a middle of a touristy place. The wonderful food provided on the the tour are all in season to make sure all of our clients try the freshest recipes.

(On Tuesday morning, and Saturday afternoon tour, or on a special holiday there is a possibility that there would be no risotto, but we will replace it with another local favourite or dish of the day!) 

What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Wine tasting
  • Local taxes
  • Food tasting
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Any foods and drinks not included in the tour
Additional Information

Experience the enchantment of Venice on a 3-hour culinary journey designed for small groups, strolling through off-the-beaten-path locales. Enjoy no less than 13 food tastings from establishments well-loved by locals, interspersed with sips of magnificent local wines. Not only will you sample food from some of Venice’s top eateries guided by a knowledgeable food enthusiast, but you will also learn about the compelling histories that make Venice a truly extraordinary place.

  • A maximum of 15 people per tour ( please read below for further information)
  • In case the day of your tour falls on a holiday or a day where lots of some restaurants are closed, we will still make sure that you will have the same amount of food if not more food than usual,with wine and always with the minimum of 6 stops
  • All bookings are automatically confirmed unless received within 48 hours, then the booking will be subjected to availability. We will offer an alternative date or time if there is no availability at the time that the customers choose.
  • 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
  • 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, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
  • 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
Location
Campo San Giacomo di Rialto
Meet your guide by the fountain, next to the step of the Chiesa San Giacomo di Rialto Your guide will be holding a sign reading "Savor Italy Tours", a walking distance from the famous Rialto Bridge.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Erminia_f
Sep 6, 2024
Had the best time the food was great. Anna was great - Anna was amazing. She set a great time the food was excellent and was a truly great time with everyone
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Anthony_l
Sep 5, 2024
Great evening eating and drinking - Really great way to see eat and drink your way around Venice . Tour guide Elenor was both knowledgeable and entertaining.
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Judy_p
Sep 5, 2024
Exceptional! - If I could give more than 5 stars I would. This was a highlight of the trip for sure! Anna was lovely!
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Bridgett_m
Sep 5, 2024
Delicious & Fun - The food was incredible and our tour guide Elena was absolutely wonderful. She provided practical tips and interesting facts while walking the streets of Venice. We got a personal view of this magnificent city and the lovely people. The tour was one of the highlights of our trips.
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Robert_h
Sep 5, 2024
Fantastic tour - We had a wonderful time. We had fun loving and friendly group. Anna was very friendly and professional. She was a fantastic tour guide, very knowledgeable and energetic. She made everyone feel welcomed.
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Tracy_d
Sep 4, 2024
Great tour, amazing guide, great food. - Elena was a fantastic guide and we really loved the tour all because of her. The food and wine were amazing but Elena really made the day fun with her good humor and bubbly personality. I recommend asking for Elena if you book this tour. This is a great tour to do when first arriving to get all the tips on what to look for in a good restaurant.
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Lindseypm6948fx
Sep 4, 2024
Great way to experience Venice! - Sara, our tour guide, was lively and enthusiastic about Venice and its lovely people. She made each stop come to life with history about each food, helpful tips and Italian etiquette, and a great sense of humor. We toured the best "hole in the wall" places with unique food and local flavors. Best gelato I've ever had to top off the tour!! Highly recommend for anyone visiting Venice.
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Stephanie_w
Sep 4, 2024
Great way to try a few Venetian bites! - Ana was fabulous as a tour guide, but I imagine everyone is great. We stayed mostly in shaded areas, not too much walking, but enough to see some variety! There were restroom stops available, and a good amount of alcohol in the drink upgrade package.
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Lgrant50
Sep 4, 2024
A perfect wine and food afternoon - The tour was scheduled for 3 hours. Our guide Sara led us on a journey of remarkable wine and food tastes around Venice. After 4.5 hours we were full of many delicious treats from stuffed olives, mixed seafood, pasta, desserts and many, many great wines and yes salt cod- delicious! Sara was a perfect guide providing good information about the food and wine but also the history of Venice. This tour is well worth your time and money!
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Leslie_g
Sep 4, 2024
Great food experience - Our food and wine tour lasted nearly 4.5 hrs. Our guide Sara and the group of 11 had a marvelous time. The food and wine was not only great but the number of different dishes and wines was much more than anticipated. This was the best food and wine tour we have done. Sara made it more than food and wine. The tour included Venice history, everyday life and much more. Afterwards we took our friends who did not attend and we took them around the circuit again resampling the foods we had earlier in the day. So much fun!
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