2-Hour Venice Food and Wine Tasting Tour with Local Cicheti

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Enjoy the view from the Rialto Bridge
• 02 Explore the buzz of Rialto Market
• 03 Visit the largest campo in Venice, Campo San Polo
• 04 Go to the Frari Church in the heart of the San Polo district

Explore beautiful Venice on a private food tour focused on classic Venetian cicheti and wine "ombra." Wander through the city's beautiful neighbourhoods, experience the bustle of Venetian food markets, and admire beautiful bridges and churches along the way. This gastronomical experience combines local flavours with an authentic walk through Venice's lively atmosphere.

Enjoy several cicheti and glasses of wine (ombra).

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Venice

Languages English, German, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Venetian Cicheti and Wine Tasting in San Polo

• Soak up the relaxed atmosphere of Venice's foodie scene and learn all about cicheti.
• Enjoy the view from the Rialto Bridge.
• Visit some taverns, famous among the locals for their delicious cicheti and away from the classic tourist routes.
• Enjoy several cicheti and glasses of wine (ombra).
• Explore the buzz of Rialto Market.
• Stop in three different places, sample different dishes, and relax in the authentic Venetian atmosphere.
• Visit the largest campo in Venice, Campo San Polo.
• Go to the Frari Church, located at the heart of the San Polo district.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• 10 tastings
• 3 drinks
• 7 cicheti

What's Not Included

• Gratuities
• Anything extra beyond the 10 tastings

What to bring

• Comfortable shoes

Know before you go

• Venetian food is unlike food anywhere else in Italy. With its long history of trading, the food here extensively uses exotic spices, while its watery location means fish is on the menu more often than not. Venice can make a fantastic break from the usual pizza-and-pasta gastronomy of Italy. Still, with so many touristy restaurants on the island, it can be hard to make the most of Venetian cuisine and wine.
• Cichetti is a whole culture in Venice and can be found on almost every street! Cichetti refers to plates of tasty small eats like Spanish tapas that can be enjoyed as appetisers or even a meal. Cichetti is eaten casually - with fingers and toothpicks, usually standing up by the counter or at tall outdoor tables, and often enjoyed with a small glass of wine that the locals call an "ombra," meaning shadow.
• On your private tour, you'll explore different areas of Venice (your guide can tailor your route according to your preferences and location) and discover several different taverns popular with the locals but off the tourist trail that serve delicious classic cicheti and ombra.
• Please tell me in advance if you have food restrictions or preferences.
• Vegan is nearly impossible.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

To be arranged

Tour start

Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.