Experience Venice Like A Local: Small Group Cicchetti & Wine Tour
Overview
Discover magical Venice with a local by your side. Drink like a Venetian at some of our favourite and most authentic Cicchetti wine bars. Cross the famous canal on a traghetto gondola ferry like the locals do and explore the heart of the city: Rialto. Taste flavoursome regional wines and mouth-watering local cuisine. Get the lowdown on Venice and discover the secrets of the iconic and oh-so-Italian aperitivo, vino in hand. This small group tour is limited to maximum 12 guests.
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.
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
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, 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
This is a typical itinerary for this product
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, 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
Additional information
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- 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
- 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.
- All tours follow the latest local health authority advice. Urban Adventures has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s Safe Travels stamp, which recognises companies that have adopted health and hygiene global standardised protocols.
- 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
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Local926President
October 2023
We had a great time, and it was well worth the price. The guide was great, and the others on the tour were fun. It's a great first exposure to venice. We ended up going back to two of the places from the tour the next day.
We had a great time, and it was well worth the price. The guide was great, and the others on the tour were fun. It's a great first exposure to venice. We ended up going back to two of the places from the tour the next day.Sue W
October 2023
What a great way to spend our first morning in Venice, wandering the streets eating and drinking at local bars with a fabulous guide. Really enjoyable, small group tour with a bit of everything…history, local culture, chicchetti and vino, highly recommend!
What a great way to spend our first morning in Venice, wandering the streets eating and drinking at local bars with a fabulous guide. Really enjoyable, small group tour with a bit of everything…history, local culture, chicchetti and vino, highly recommend!Barbara_G
October 2023
Discovering Select, finding bar Stanley Tucci went to and the entertaining and informative chat offered by the great guide Ludo from Lido ( f)
Discovering Select, finding bar Stanley Tucci went to and the entertaining and informative chat offered by the great guide Ludo from Lido ( f)spencercE6738NW
October 2023
Ludovica was awesome. She was a gracious guest and representative to show us around the hidden local gems of her city. Would highly recommend, especially if you’ve never done a food/wine tour in Venice before. Gives you the opportunity to try the local favorites and eat/drink exactly what and whe...
Ludovica was awesome. She was a gracious guest and representative to show us around the hidden local gems of her city. Would highly recommend, especially if you’ve never done a food/wine tour in Venice before. Gives you the opportunity to try the local favorites and eat/drink exactly what and where they do.Beverly_O
October 2023
We enjoyed lots of different wines and delicious cicchetti! Also, our guide was excellent. She’s lived in Venice her entire life and was able to give our group lots of interesting information!
We enjoyed lots of different wines and delicious cicchetti! Also, our guide was excellent. She’s lived in Venice her entire life and was able to give our group lots of interesting information!Lee6116
October 2023
Sylvia met us in Cannaregio and walked us to a traghetta who rowed us across the canal to San Polo. She took us to the Rialto markets which were fascinating! She took us to a locally owned Bacari, a standing market, where we tasted Venetians favorite small bites. We crossed the Rialto bridge and...
Sylvia met us in Cannaregio and walked us to a traghetta who rowed us across the canal to San Polo. She took us to the Rialto markets which were fascinating! She took us to a locally owned Bacari, a standing market, where we tasted Venetians favorite small bites. We crossed the Rialto bridge and found 3 more locally owned Bacari where we tasted even more favorite small bites and, of course, Prosecco. Sylvia was knowledgable and a gracious host for this special tour.