Eat Like a Local: Venice Small-Group Food and Wine Tour
About Eat Like a Local: Venice Small-Group Food and Wine Tour
This small-group walking tour takes you to bars and restaurants that locals use, with tastings of cicchetti (Venetian bar snacks), local dishes and wine. It has 4,187 reviews and a 4.8 rating.
The tour lasts about 2.5 to 3.5 hours, with prices from about $101 per person. It works well as a full lunch or dinner.
Itinerary
- Mercati di Rialto (30 minutes)
- San Polo (15 minutes)
- San Polo (20 minutes)
- Santa Croce (20 minutes)
- Santa Croce (20 minutes)
- San Polo (45 minutes)
- (20 minutes)
- Cannaregio (25 minutes)
What’s included
- Expert Local Guide that will tell you stories and legends on each dish
- 15 tastings with a nice sit-down dinner or lunch at a famous local restaurant
- Cicchetti, food and wine is included in the price
- 7 to 8 stops of bars and famous locally frequented restaurants
- Plenty of food : Tour guarantees you to be full as you can always ask the guide for more food
- Small group for intimate experience
Meeting point
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 "Food Tours". This church is a walking distance from the famous Rialto Bridge on the side of San Polo Sestiere.
What to expect on the day
You meet your guide near the Rialto Bridge and walk to 7 or 8 stops, mixing traditional bacari (wine bars) with restaurants popular with locals. Along the way you try about 15 tastings, including cicchetti and a sit-down course at a well-known local restaurant, with glasses of local wine. Your guide shares stories and legends about each dish. The food changes with what is fresh at the market.
Prices and extra costs
- Included: A local guide, about 15 tastings, wine, and a sit-down lunch or dinner course.
- Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off, gratuities, and any extra food or drinks.
What to bring
- An empty stomach.
- Comfortable walking shoes and a rain jacket, as the tour runs rain or shine.
- A phone with WhatsApp, which the operator may use to contact you.
Tips for a better day
- Meeting point: Meet by the fountain next to the steps of the Chiesa San Giacomo di Rialto, on the San Polo side of the Rialto Bridge. The guide holds a Food Tours sign. Use Google Maps to find it.
- Dietary needs: Tell the operator about any diet, such as no fish or gluten free, at least 24 hours in advance.
- Group size: Groups usually have up to 15 people, but can be larger on busy dates.
Who it’s best for
Best for: Food and wine lovers who want to try real Venetian cicchetti without guessing which bars to visit.
Consider another option if: You want to learn to cook. The pasta and tiramisu cooking class teaches you to make fresh pasta and dessert.
Restrictions
Travelers need a moderate level of fitness. The tour is listed as wheelchair accessible, and guests using a wheelchair are advised to buy a ferry pass to cross the canal instead of using the bridge. Infants sit on an adult’s lap, and children under 3 go free if they do not eat. On Venetian and Italian holidays, tours run in English only.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled start time.
FAQ about Eat Like a Local: Venice Small-Group Food and Wine Tour
How long is the Venice food tour?
About 2.5 to 3.5 hours.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from about $101 per person.
How many tastings are there?
About 15, including a sit-down course at a local restaurant.
Is wine included?
Yes. Local wines are included.
How many stops are there?
7 to 8 bars and restaurants.
Where does it start?
By the fountain next to the Chiesa San Giacomo di Rialto, near the Rialto Bridge.
How big are the groups?
Usually up to 15 people, sometimes more on busy dates.
Can it handle dietary needs?
Yes, if you tell the operator at least 24 hours in advance.
Does it run in the rain?
Yes. The tour runs rain or shine.
What is the cancellation policy?
Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund.
