The 15 Food Experiences in Venice That Earn Their Price

1.Eat Like a Local: Venice 3-Hour Small-Group Food Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,137 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $107Our pick

Start near Rialto Market with coffee and pastries, then visit eight food stops for cicchetti, regional wine, seafood, cured meats, pasta or risotto, sweets and gelato. Guides such as Anna, Marianna, Sara, Greta, Mercedes and Carlo bring local stories, practical dining advice and a relaxed pace.

“Excellent experience walking through Venice learning the hidden locations to eat and drink. Fun meeting others and sampling food I would never try on my own.”

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2.Street Food Tour with a Local Guide and Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,613 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $57

Follow an English-speaking guide from Campo San Bartolomeo to Rialto Market, Campo San Polo, Frari Basilica, and Campo Santa Margherita. Try cicchetti, buranelli, gelato, and other Venetian specialties at about five local stops. Guides may include Tone, Ana, Denis, Vanessa, or Michaela.

“Ana was so friendly and she explained a lot about stores, markets and also culture of venice😍 I didn't know that we would have so much fun in this tour.”

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3.Venice Like a Local: Food, Wine & Spritz Tour with Traghetto Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,858 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $107

Walk from Cannaregio to Rialto with an English-speaking guide, sampling seven cicchetti, four local wines, a Venetian spritz, and dessert. You will cross the Grand Canal by traghetto and visit family-run bars in a group capped at 10 people. Guides may include Georgia, Olympia, Giovanna, or Alessia.

“You will have a variety of food experiences. Our guide Was awesome we had a lot of fun. If you have an extra few hours I would recommend this tour.”

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4.Venice Bacaro Food Tour: Eat and Drink like a Venetian

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,137 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $83

Spend about three and a half hours eating and drinking through Venice’s Cannaregio area with an English-speaking local guide. Visit at least four bacari, taste cicchetti, spritz, Prosecco, baccalà mantecato, mozzarella in carrozza, and gelato, and learn how Venetians socialize over small bites.

“Great family owned places! Beatrice was amazing! Beatrice was very knowledgeable and the food was outstanding! I’ll definitely return to Venice!”

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5.Eat, Drink and Repeat: Wine and Food Tasting Tour in Venice

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,060 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $114

Start at Campo San Giacomo di Rialto for a two to three hour walking feast through Venice. With guides such as Anna, Martina, Georgia, or Carlo, you may taste Prosecco, Amarone, seafood, cicchetti, gelato, and more at local stops. Six tastings usually make a full meal.

“A very fun way to explore Venice. Our guide Elana was great and very knowledgeable about both the food and wine we had as well as the history of the area.”

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6.Food Tasting Tour with Cicchetti Dishes and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 894 reviews · from $112

Spend 2.5 hours eating and drinking your way from Cannaregio to Rialto. Your English-speaking guide introduces you to seven cicchetti dishes, five wines, a Spritz, tiramisu, and a traditional traghetto crossing. Small-group and private options are available.

“Olivia was amazing, she made my birthday even more special. She is amazing at her job and knows all the dishes and is an amazing story teller. Loved the experience.”

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7.Sunset Walking Tour with Food and Wine Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 848 reviews · 3 hours · from $99

Spend three hours with a local guide such as Alice, Carlo, Marianna, or Sarita, sampling 14 or more bites and six regional drinks at seven bars and restaurants. Expect cicchetti, pasta, cod, pastries, coffee, gelato, Venetian history, and a relaxed walk near Rialto.

“Amazing! Carlos was outstanding as well as the food and wine. Maybe my favorite tour ever.”

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8.Venice Street Food Tour with Local Guide with Local Food Market Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 822 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $53Best value

Meet near Rialto Bridge for a 2.5-hour walk through Venice. You’ll visit Rialto Market, sample cicchetti, regional cheese, cakes, and buranelli biscuits, and hear local stories from guides such as Tone, Vanessa, Ana, and Denys. Food is included, but drinks cost extra.

“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!”

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9.Private Venice 2 hrs Tour: Boat & Walking Tour with food tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 688 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $402

Start near St. Mark’s Square with a guide such as Arianna or Sandro, then cruise the Grand Canal and Cannaregio’s side canals before walking hidden lanes near Campo Santa Maria Formosa. Finish with pastry and coffee or cicchetti with wine. The boat is partly covered and the group is limited to eight.

“Very disappointed no guide showed up at the garden gate. I want my money back. Terrible so disappointed”

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10.Exclusive Private Venice Food Tour with 6 or 10 Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 598 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $147

Meet your private local foodie at Campo Manin for a 2.5-hour walk through Venice, stopping for six or ten tastings such as spritz, cicchetti, seafood, cheese, prosecco, and gelato. Guides including Marina, Giacomo, Alessandra, Giada, and Claudia have shaped the experience around local food and personal interests.

“Giada was fantastic! She was enthusiastic, informative, and made the tour incredibly enjoyable. Her local knowledge and passion for food truly shone through. The tour featured a variety of local specialties, and each stop was a highlight. The tour was well-paced, with enough time at each stop to enjoy the food and learn about the restaurant or vendor. We met some lovely people along the way. The relaxed and friendly atmosphere made the experience even more memorable. The walking distance between stops was manageable, and we never felt rushed. The tour was well worth the price. It offered a unique and engaging way to explore Venice's food scene, and it…”

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11.Eating Venice Food & Drinks Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 588 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $125

Walk through Cannaregio and Venice’s Jewish Ghetto with an English-speaking guide such as Anna, Giulia, Daniela, or Joe. Taste pizza, cicchetti, risotto, prosecco, spritz, and seasonal dessert in a group of up to 10.

“Loved this tour! Our guide was Julia and she was so fantastic, knowledgeable and enthusiastic! Also loved the intimate size of the tour group - made it easy and fun to get to know each other at each stop.”

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12.Food Tasting Tour with Cicchetti and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 418 reviews · 3 hours · from $100

Meet your Savor Italy guide at Campo San Giacomo di Rialto for 15 tastings and wine at 6 to 8 Venetian bars and restaurants. Expect seasonal cicchetti, pasta, seafood options, desserts, and stories across three districts. Guides including Martina, Anna, Sara, and Carlo bring local food culture to life.

“Very informative and educational. And are some really good food.”

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13.Rialto Market Food and Wine Lunchtime Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 383 reviews

Spend four hours walking Venice with an English-speaking guide such as Denis, Giulia, or Anna. Taste cicchetti, wine, pastries, coffee, tiramisu, and other Venetian specialties while visiting Rialto Market, Marco Polo’s former home, Casanova sites, and local osterias.

“It was so great! Our guide was amazing and so interactive always willing to answer questions and give more information on random things! Food and wine were delicious and the others in our group were very friendly making to whole experience a ton of fun!”

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14.Rialto Market Food and Wine Lunchtime Tour of Venice

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 278 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $113

Start at 10:45 am near San Giacomo di Rialto for four hours of Venetian food, wine, and sightseeing. A local guide leads you through Rialto Market, cicchetti bars, and historic squares, with guides such as Denys, Julia, Denis, and Tone praised for their humor and personal tips.

“Julia was an excellent guide with very interesting insights. She was friendly and knowledgeable. It was great to learn about the history of Venetian dishes and the history of the Rialto area and the stories behind the food.”

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15.Jewish Ghetto & Cannaregio Area Food Tour: Pasta Wine Gelato and More!

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 274 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $143

Spend four hours walking through Venice’s Jewish Ghetto and Cannaregio, stopping at bakeries, restaurants, and cafés for pasta, wine, spritz, gelato, and more. Guides such as Vanessa and Denys add local stories, while the small group keeps the pace friendly and personal.

“Vanessa was fantastic we were late coming in she was more than accommodating I can not tell you how much we all enjoyed the backstory and the food was amazing. I would recommend this tour and if you get Vanessa as a guide its an added bonus.”

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