Venice at Sunset: Cicchetti, Food & Wine Tour
Supplied by: City Experiences
Discover the incredible cuisine of Venice hiding just outside the main tourist routes as you visit the bars and restaurants in a local neighborhood.
Highlights
- Taste Venice with a visit to five local osterie.
- Enjoy a variety of small plates, traditional pasta, and local drinks.
- Stroll through vibrant, off-the-beaten-path San Polo.
- Learn how to enjoy cicchetti like a local.
- Finish with a delicious gelato-based treat.
What's included
- Local English-speaking guide
- Expertly guided walking tour
- Food Tastings - Cicchetti (small plates)
- Food Tasting - Cold Cuts and Cheese
- Food Tastings - Traditional Pasta
- Food Tasting - Gelato
- Beverage Tasting - Spritz
- Beverage Tasting - Prosecco
- Beverage Tasting - 2 Glasses of Wine
- Small group of maximum 12 pax
- Hotel Pick-Up / Drop-Off
- Gratuities
Overview
Venetian cuisine is famously hard to get to know—but not when you’re in the company of a local food lover who knows the city like the back of their hand. As you hop from one bacaro (Venetian wine bar) to another sampling local specialties, your expert foodie guide will show you where to eat, how to eat, and what to eat when visiting La Serenissima.
Step off the tourist track and into the neighborhood of San Polo to meet your expert local guide and small group of fellow foodies. Your guide will give you a brief introduction to the traditional foods and flavors of Venice, then take you to one of their favorite modern wine bars for an aperitivo. Enjoy two small plates of bread-based cicchetti and a spritz, Venice’s unofficial cocktail.
After a brief stroll past the Campo dei Frari and Scuola Grande di San Rocco, your next stop is at a beloved osteria in a beautifully restored building. Here you'll share a board of cold cuts and cheese with a glass of prosecco.
Next, visit a local canal-front wine bar specializing in fried cicchetti, a favorite starter among Venice locals. You’ll taste a few along with a glass of local vino as your guide tells you about the culture of sharing food in the lagoon.
Tucked away from the main streets in the Dorsoduro neighborhood, the fourth venue is a cozy restaurant where you'll enjoy a plate of traditional pasta paired with a glass of wine.
From there, you'll head to one of the city's most iconic gelato shops to end your evening on a sweet note!
Points of interest
Scuola Grande di San Rocco, Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy
Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy
Osteria Ai Pugni, Fondamenta Gherardini, Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy
Ristorante Cantinone Storico, Fondamenta Bragadin, Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy
Know before you go
This tour is in English.
This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
This tour meets 15 minutes prior to the start time. No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows.
Those with dietary restrictions need to contact us before joining the tour so we can arrange your food.
Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
Walks complies with all local government regulations. You may need to wear a mask or provide proof of vaccination to enter certain venues. Please refer to Italy government guidelines for the most up to date information
Due to the wide amount of wine stops it's not recommended for kids or people who do not drink alcohol.
Cancellation policy
Cancellations received greater than 24 hours prior to tour commencement are fully refundable.
