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The Venice shortlist.
The 15 most popular food tours in Venice. The ones worth your time in a city with plenty to choose from, each with prices, running times and the operator behind it.
A small-group Venice food walk with eight stops, cicchetti and wine tastings, fresh seafood, cured meats, and artisan gelato.
Most Popular“Great tour! We had so much fun eatting and drinking around a part of Venice we wouldn't have gone to on our own.”
Venice cicchetti, wine and spritz in small groups, with a traghetto canal crossing. Eat like locals and get the city bearings.
“During my time in Venice I went on three different food tours this was definitely my least favorite. The guide didn’t seem super into it and it felt kinda rushed. The food and drinks were great but so were my other two tours. Maybe it was just my experience but I would have rather just…”
A small-group Venice bacaro tour with aperitivo, cicchetti, and gelato. Taste local favorites in Cannaregio on a 3.5-hour walk.
“Great family owned places! Beatrice was amazing! Beatrice was very knowledgeable and the food was outstanding! I’ll definitely return to Venice!”
A 2-hour Venice progressive wine and food tasting with six regional wines, plenty to eat, local stories, and practical bottle tips.
“Like a progressive dinner hosted by a congenial local. A variety of wines. Like visiting someones' house, you must enjoy what they serve.”
Venice cicchetti and wine tour in 2.5 hours with 7 bites, wine tastings, a Venetian spritz, and a traghetto ride to Rialto.
“Camilla was an amazing guide. Tons of food and plenty of wine. We learned a lot about the city.”
Venice street food tour with Rialto market visit: cicchetti, cheese, cakes and biscuits with a local guide. Food included.
“Vanessa was a knowledgable and entertaining guide. We went on this tour on our first night in Venice and it was a fantastic introduction to local culture and cuisine. Highly recommend to all!”
Private 2-hour Venice boat-and-walk tour on the Grand Canal plus secret canals and a food tasting, with small-group comfort.
“We had a great tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable and welcoming, despite the fact that we arrived a few minutes late (and the company was very responsive when we reached out to let them know we were delayed getting to the meeting spot). We liked that the boat’s route took us up the Grand…”
A private Venice food walk with 6 or 10 tastings, aperitifs, bacari cicchetti, and old-school gelato near Campo Manin.
“Our guide Marina made this tour the most amazing experience. She took us to the places that the locals frequent making it an authentic experience. My 15yr old son even had a great time, and you know how hard it is to make teenagers happy!!! She was knowledgeable, engaging, and just a great guide all…”
Small-group Venice food tour with local bakery, bacari cicchetti, spritz demo, and Cannaregio plus Jewish Ghetto stroll, seasonal dessert.
“Alana was wonderful and the food was so good. We walked around places that we never would have seen and ate items that were local. If you love food and wine, do this tour.”
Venice cicchetti and wine tasting tour with 15 bites across three districts, guided by locals. 3 hours, $100, great value.
Rialto Market food and wine lunch tour in Venice with cicchetti tastings, wine pairings, and big sights in about 4 hours.
“We were in a group of six with our guide Dennis. We tried a large variety of food and wines, learned some things about Venice’s history, areas and foods, and had a really fun time!”
4-hour Venice Jewish Ghetto & Cannaregio food, wine, gelato walking tour with a local guide, respectful history, and plenty of tastings.
“This was an excellent presentation of the history of the Jewish Ghetto Quarter. It was also a food tour and the food was quite good and a lot. We did 5 food stops. I was the only client and got excellent one on one about the history and Jewish culture.”
A 3.5-hour small-group Venice food tour with 5 restaurant stops, Spritz and Prosecco, local bites, wine, and espresso dessert.
“Imade was a professional and funny tour guide. The food and drinks was delicious!”
Venice cicchetti, spritz, and classic sweets in Cannaregio and the Jewish Ghetto on a small-group walk with 6+ tastings.
“Marina was great. Informative and helpful”
Private Venice walk through Rialto Market and San Polo, ending at Ponte di Rialto with wine and cicchetti at a local osteria.
“Our guide was amazing. She was so sweet and extremely knowledgable. We totally enjoyed our time.”
The historic centre, the lagoon islands and the art the city was built around.
