Private Venice Cicchetti Wine and Gelato Tour

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Private Venice Cicchetti Wine and Gelato Tour

Price from
€252
Duration
3 h
Group size
Private tour
Guide languages
English

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Overview

Savor Venice through its flavors on a private food and wine experience that unfolds from late afternoon into the evening. With a local guide leading the way, explore hidden bacari (traditional wine bars) where Venetians gather after work. Taste cicchetti and sip prosecco in cozy bars, then enjoy a traditional pasta dish in the peaceful Dorsoduro district. Along the way, hear stories of the city’s food traditions, neighborhood life, and culinary rituals that have endured for centuries. Finish your experience with creamy, handmade gelato at one of Venice’s most beloved shops. This private tour offers a relaxed, intimate way to enjoy the city’s culture and cuisine with the undivided attention of a local guide for just you and your group of friends or family.

What's included

Local English-speaking guide
Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari (exterior)
7 tastes and 4 drinks across 5 historic businesses
Campo Santa Margherita
San Polo neighborhood
Scuola Grande di San Rocco (exterior)

Not included

Hotel Pick-Up / Drop-Off
Gratuities

What you will do

Stop 1
Step into the quieter side of Venice for an afternoon or evening of authentic flavors. Meet your private guide in the San Polo district for an introduction to the city’s food culture that's influenced by centuries of trade. Begin your culinary experience with two bread-based cicchetti and a refreshing spritz at a stylish modern bacaro for a classic start to your Venetian foodie adventure.
30 min
Campo Santa Margherita
Before your second aperitivo stop, stroll past the Campo dei Frari and the Scuola Grande di San Rocco that houses paintings by Renaissance masters.
20 min
Stop 3
Locals and travelers mix at this low-key neighborhood bacaro whose staff makes everyone feel like a friend. Enjoy a platter of regional cold cuts paired with a crisp glass of prosecco.
35 min
Osteria Dei Pugni
Pop into a canal-front wine bar specializing in fried cicchetti with a glass of local wine. Experience the culture of sharing small bites with friends.
35 min
Stop 5
Walk to the nearby Dorsoduro neighborhood and tuck in to a cozy restaurant only the locals know. Savor a traditional pasta dish paired with another regional wine.
40 min
Stop 6
End your private food adventure on a sweet note with artisan gelato from a renowned local shop canal-side.
20 min

Meeting point

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a yellow WalksDevour sign. This tour meets at Campo San Tomà in front of the well. The Ferry stop closest to this meeting point is called "San Tomà".

Important information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
This tour is adaptable for: Vegetarians, Pescatarians, dairy free, Non-alcoholic options & Pregnant women, but please note that you may not have a replacement food option at every stop.
Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate vegan options, and gluten-free options are not available due to the risk of cross-contamination.
Those with dietary restrictions need to contact us before joining the tour so we can arrange your food.
This tour covers a full meal.
There is an option to replace any alcoholic drink with a non-alcoholic alternative upon request.
No refund will be provided if high tide prevents certain parts of the tour, but adjustments to the route will be made for client safety and comfort.