3 - 3½ hours
6 stops
10 people max
English
In front Teatro Italia
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What you'll do

On our secret Food Tour Venice, escape the crowds with your expert foodie guide as you explore local bars, restaurants and cafes through the maze of Venice's charming streets and canals. Witness and taste the daily lagoon lifestyle of the local inhabitants, with their unique charm and hospitality.

Discover the gastronomic history of the city: enjoying the little succulent cicchetti, paired with the only and original “Spritz”, which was firstly invented in the Veneto Region. The culinary tour will be enriched with a huge variety of specialities which will leave you with an unforgettable savoury memory of Venice, Smell the magic atmosphere and flavours that surround the city, in a less crowded and more local way!

Quality drinks will be served at some stops, however if you would like more, a thoughtfully curated Upgraded Drinks Package is availible

  • We start the tour visiting an ancient Cafe and tasting a couple of traditional welcoming cookies.
  • Next, you’ll have the privilege to try the famous cicchetti (the local tapas in Veneto), paired with the real Select Spritz while you have a romantic view of the canals in front of you.
  • We’ll try a Prosecco, the drink the area is famed for
  • In a colorful open air market, we will delight your palate with a local meatball or typical Tramezzini.
  • A traditional Bacaro will serve us a glorious Main dish and make us taste the famous Veneto's Polenta.
  • As with all our tours, there's our delicious Secret Dish. We close it with something sweet, typical of the Venice area.
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When you purchase our Upgraded Drinks Package, YOU'LL ENJOY THE FOLLOWING IN ADDITION TO WHAT IS ALREADY SERVED ON THE TOUR:
  • A glass of ombra(local wine)
  • An extra Select Spritz
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*Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.

Book Your Tour
€95/ person
If you have any issues with payment, please email us at [email protected] with the city, date and time of tour, and how many adult and child's tickets you need so we can assist you.

If a tour is fully booked, or you are looking to book a *Group or Private Tour - please email us about Group & Private Tours options.

*Please note - Group & Private Tours are specifically organised for your group and therefore subject to a premium price.

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What you'll taste
THE FOOD
  • Venetian Cookies
  • Cicchetti (Local Tapas: one must is with Baccalà Mantecato)
  • Venetian Meatball
  • Polenta tasting in a Traditional Bacaro
  • Venetian Main Pasta dish
  • Real Tiramisù
  • Our Secret dish
DRINKS
  • A Glass of Venetian Select Spritz
  • A glass of Prosecco
  • Water
  • Coffee
  • For more drinks see upgrade above


Due to the nature of creating a well balanced and thoughtful gastronomy experience, many of our tours are unable to accommodate certain dietary restrictions. Please contact us prior to booking your tour to see if we are able to accommodate your dietary needs.

WHY VENICE?

On our Secret Food Tour: Venice, we'll take you on a tasting adventure, introducing you to the land of the spritz and cicchetti. You' ll be amused by tasting local food and traditional wines, discovering the secret stories and recipes hidden in every plate you’ll try.

Exploring the characteristic canals that surround the city, you’ll have the opportunity to smell the aromas, flavors by sharing the local history and traditions with the lagoonal merchants and food producers of the area.

Every bite you give will connect you to the history and traditions of this city.

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Meeting Spot
We'll meet in front Teatro Italia, now a Despar Supermarket - Cannaregio. 1939-1952, Campiello de l'Anconeta, 30121 Venice, VE, Italy. If you have any questions. Please email us.

Our Guide will have an orange umbrella and a huge smile.

Every day10:30 a.m.

In front Teatro Italia

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Your guide will be waiting with an orange umbrella and a big smile, so that they are easy to spot.

If a tour is fully booked, or you are looking to book a *Group or Private Tour - please email us about Group & Private Tours options.

*Please note - Group & Private Tours are specifically organised for your group and therefore subject to a premium price.

WHY VENICE?

On our Secret Food Tour: Venice, we'll take you on a tasting adventure, introducing you to the land of the spritz and cicchetti. You' ll be amused by tasting local food and traditional wines, discovering the secret stories and recipes hidden in every plate you’ll try.

Exploring the characteristic canals that surround the city, you’ll have the opportunity to smell the aromas, flavors by sharing the local history and traditions with the lagoonal merchants and food producers of the area.

Every bite you give will connect you to the history and traditions of this city.

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Frequently asked Questions
HOW DO I order?

That is very easy! Go to our "Book Now" page, where we give details on our tours. Select your tour and the time of your tour and book it! If you are looking for something special or if you are organising an event? Just email us at Group & Private Tours and we will do our best to arrange something that suits you. After your booking is made, we will send you an automatic e-mail confirmation. If you have any questions before booking, feel free to contact us via email. *Please note if you are using a special promo code then enter it in the "Voucher Code" section before you select the number of tickets you would like to purchase*

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE FOOD TOUR?

All the delicious food and drinks mentioned above, but if you want more alcohol (and who doesn't?) We offer an upgraded drinks package that gives you 3 more drinks-

WHERE THE TOUR WILL END?

The tour finish around Piazza San Marco.

IS YOUR FOOD TOUR SUITABLE FOR A VEGETARIAN OR SOMEONE WITH OTHER DIETARY REQUIREMENTS?

Due to the nature of creating a well-balanced and thoughtful gastronomy experience, many of our tours are unable to accommodate certain dietary restrictions. Please contact us at [email protected] prior to booking your tour to see if we are able to accommodate your dietary needs.

I AM TRAVELING WITH MY FAMILY, IS THE TOUR OK FOR INFANTS/CHILDREN?

Children are more than welcome on our Venice Tour and it's free for any child 2 years or under. Keep in mind that it can be a bit complicated with strollers because of the many bridges.

I DON'T DRINK ALCOHOL. CAN I BOOK YOUR TOUR?

This is not a problem. Just inform our guide before the tour starts.

IS THERE ENOUGH FOOD DURING YOUR TOUR?

Think of the tour as a tasting menu. As we travel you get many delicious treats that comprise a meal with dessert. But there is a lot of food, you will not be hungry after the tour.

WHERE DO I ADD MY DISCOUNT VOUCHER?

Vocuher

I WOULD LIKE TO TAKE YOUR TOUR BUT IT IS ALREADY FULLY BOOKED. IS THERE A WAY I CAN DO THE TOUR?

Our tours are often sold out very quickly. If the date you requested is not available, please do not hesitate to email us and we can see if there is anything we can do. We cannot promise but we will try our best to sort something out for you.

IS THERE A LOT OF WALKING?

To join our food tour, you must wear comfortable shoes. There will be approximately 40 minutes of walking but it is not too difficult and is broken up between food stops. Our guide walks at the pace of the tour members, you will never be rushed.

HOW MANY PEOPLE MAX ARE ON THIS TOUR?

We take 10 people maximum. If you are more than 10 people, please do not hesitate to email us and we will try to accommodate you.

I CANNOT FIND A WAY TO PRINT THE CONFIRMATION. IS IT OK IF I HAVE IT ON MY PHONE?

You do not have to print your voucher. A confirmation on your phone will be fine!

IF I PURCHASE A VOUCHER AS A GIFT, OR I AM GIVEN A VOUCHER HOW LONG IS IT VALID FOR?

All of our vouchers expire one year from the date of purchase.

CAN I CHOOSE MY OWN CHEESE AND MEAT?

Our local guide will take care of EVERYTHING. Should you wish to try something special, please inform our guide and they will do their best to make you happy.

WHERE DOES YOUR FOOD COME FROM?

The food and drinks are top-quality, fresh and local!

WHAT IF IT RAINS OR I CHANGE MY PLANS?

Unfortunately, weather can always give us bad surprises. We do not issue refunds as per our terms and conditions. We also inform you that we never cancel a booking even if we have only 2 people! However we do reserve the right to cancel the tour if we feel and we cannot run the tour due to extreme weather tis for more info see our Terms and Conditions

CAN I PAY FOR THE TOUR IN CASH?

You must book directly on our website. We do not accept cash payments. Our online payment is safe, secured and SSL protected.

WHY DO WE NEED TO PAY A BOOKING FEE?

The booking fee that you have to pay is to our ticket provider and we can't change it. All our clients need to pay for it upon booking. The booking fee charged contributes to the cost of the ticketing system to provide an excellent service to our customers.

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