Experience Venice Like A Local: Small Group Cicchetti & Wine Tour

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  • Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Location: Venezia, Italy
  • Product code: 5965CICCHETTI
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Stop At: Campo de la Maddalena, Fondamenta de le Colonete, 2147, 30121 Venice Italy

This tour is the perfect introduction to Venice, giving you an overview of the city’s unrivalled history and a taster of its world-famous cuisine. We are starting our tour in one of the most historical squares in Venice. It’s chimneys are iconic as are one of the few lefts in the city and the Round Church of La Maddalena is part of the masonic history of Venice.


Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: Strada Nova, 30121 Venezia VE, Italy

We will start or walking tour at the wide Strada Nova walking street in Canareggio. It is a great place to see a nice mixture of authentic Venetian life & lifestyle.

Stop At: Cannaregio, 30121 Venice Italy

We will walk in the Cannaregio neighbourhood, one of the few remaining residential areas of Venice, known for being a popular after work meeting spot for thirsty locals. We will take a gentle stroll around and chat about its 1,000-year history and your local guide will offer suggestions on other things to see and do during your stay.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Canal Grande, 30100 Venice Italy

We cross the Grand Canal as part of the tour in the traghetto (ferry) gondola boat. It’s an experience to cross the Grand Canal of Venice and see how the life goes by in the “highway” of the city.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Rialto Market, Calle Prima de la Donzella, 306, 30125 Venezia VE, Italy

Once in Rialto, we will stop at a small eatery, owned by a group of young locals with a passion for experimenting with traditional recipes, giving them a modern twist. Expect dishes such as black ink calamari, polenta with seafood or seasonal vegetables (served in elaborate dishes).

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Alla Fonda, San Polo, 30125 Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy

We will introduce you a new bar small, owned by two Venetian brothers with passion for local sourced food and organic wines. Expect that you will try local sandwich called Tramezzino (local sandwich) and Venetian Spritz.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Ponte di Rialto, Ruga degli Orefici (Rialto) San Polo, 30125 Venice Italy

A few secret and hidden spots near the Rialto are up next, which will demonstrate the importance of moving just one street away from the tourist hordes, to get a little slice of Venice to yourself.

The tour will end at the iconic Rialto bridge, which is surrounded by great restaurants and shops. Your guide will be happy to help you with recommendations for continuing the fun or with directions to help you back to your accommodation.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: San Polo, 30100 Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy

Our next foodie stop is a historic local spot that will help you better understand the culture of Cicchetti bars in Venice and how to enjoy this experience. Expect local dishes that are served since 15th century such as cod cooked in two different ways. Let us know which one you like the most!?

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Osteria Al Sacro E Profano, Parangon, 502, 30125 Venezia VE, Italy

Here we are going to stop to a small bar/restaurant owned by three brothers which are also three musicians. Full of musical instruments this lovely bohemian style bar offers amazing wines from Veneto region and flavoury cicchettis with fresh seasonal products! Expect meet and cheese Cicchetti and on the last stop expect Lasagna or Risotto or Pasta in the other. Finish with well-deserved desert – Tiramisu.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Campo San Bartolomeo, San Marco, Venice Italy

The tour will end near the iconic Rialto bridge, where we will introduce you to the bar that is completely without plastic. Expect to taste Risotto or Lasagne or Pasta. finally, also the desert – some Italian lift me up – Tiramisu. Your guide will be happy to help you with recommendations for continuing the fun or with directions to help you back to your accommodation.

Duration: 15 minutes


Inclusions

  • Join a local Venetian English-speaking guide
  • Drink 5 Glasses of Local Wine and 1 Venetian Spritz
  • Taste 7 Cicchetti dishes and 1 dessert
  • Cross the famous canal on a traghetto gondola ferry
  • Discover magical Venice with a local by your side
  • Get personalised tips for the area's best bars and eateries.

Exclusions

Schedule Details

Departure Dates:

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Departure Point:

Campo de la Maddalena, 30121 Venezia VE, Italy

Duration

2 hours 30 minutes(approx.)

Return details

Campo San Bortolomio, Campo S. Bortolomio, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy

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Additional Information

Not wheelchair accessible

Service animals allowed

Near public transportation

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions

Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level

Children must be accompanied by an adult

There may be a change of itinerary according to opening times of bars and restaurants along the way depending on how crowded they are. However, all the bars you are taken to are of the same standard, so you will not be missing out if the itinerary does change.

You will pick up some responsible travel tips that will help you to be a greener traveller while you’re in the city

This tour features visits to establishments that are not always able to cater for vegetarians and other dietary requirements. Discounts are available and your guide can assist you with recommendations on where to purchase alternative diet-friendly food during the tour.

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

This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Posted By : Roger_G
We did this as our initial introduction to Venice- it was a wonderful way to taste local cuisine and also to grasp the city’s lay out with its canals, bridges, campos & islands! Georgia was top notch explaining the Venetian city agriculture & history to weave the story of the cicchetti and wine we tasted. The Prosecco was stellar and an authentic spritz was a new experience for us! We enjoyed strolling through less crowded streets and interacting with our fellow guests and the proprietors of the intimate bars and cafes. Great Tour!
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Posted On : 2024-05-06


Posted By : Deb_B
We were a group of 12 and the tour guide was Ursula. The tour seemed a little rushed. We didn’t have a lot of time in each place but there was a lot of food and wine both fish and meat. A little more walking between the stops would have been nice but Ursula was very pleasant and gave interesting facts about the area. Pleasant couple of hours but do think compared to many other food tours we have done this is overpriced.
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Posted On : 2024-05-05


Posted By : Marissa_J
Giovanna is a lovely guide that was incredibly accommodating. The wines and food (plus a spritz) were a great sampling of what Venice offers (everything was delicious!) and something you might not have thought to get initially. She also brought a lot of insight into the culture of Venice and its residents. Overall a great tour and one I highly recommend.
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Posted On : 2024-05-04


Posted By : t6f98cdy7j
Ludo was an amazing, friendly and knowledgeable Venetian host. Local drinks and food run by locals. Felt a privilege to be given a guest pass into local culture.
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Posted On : 2024-05-04


Posted By : maura_j
This was our favorite tour of our entire trip! The food was good and local and all places we would not have tried on our own. The wine is good also but Ursula made the experience! She was the kindest and so personable. We will not be back to Venice but recommend to anyone going!
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Posted On : 2024-05-03


Posted By : Jennifer_N
Great tour, Georgia was enthusiastic and knowledgeable and there was great variety in both food and wine and they went out of their way to accommodate
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Posted On : 2024-05-02


Posted By : Stephen_R
Alicia was wonderful, very knowledgeable and approachable for questions. The food choices were great and accompanying drink choices too. One of the highlights of our day.
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Posted On : 2024-05-01


Posted By : Fiona_H
“Ludo from Lido” was great! Being a Venetian herself she provided some local history and advice on what to look for in Venetian restaurants. The wine and Cicchetti were perfect choices! Small group and a lot of fun!!
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Posted On : 2024-04-29


Posted By : Excursion792155
We had an amazing tour with Ludo from Lido, would definitely recommend her. It was lovely to learn to local knowledge for food and drink
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Posted On : 2024-04-27


Posted By : Nathalie B
Ursula gave a very personalized service and had very good explanations. Went to eat a a small place she recommended during the tour and it was great. Recommended to all
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Posted On : 2024-04-23