Private food tour in Venice: how to eat like a local

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Venice food & wine tour

If you’ve been following Venice Travel Tips, you already know that food is one of the best ways to understand Venice and get a taste of its true local culture.

And there’s no better place to experience it than in the city’s historic bacari.

On this food and wine tour, you’ll explore hidden streets while stopping at three authentic Venetian bacari, the traditional wine bars locals go for an aperitivo.

At each stop, you can decide to order:

  • Wine and Spritz
  • Cicchetti of your choice (the small bites that are part of Venetian food culture)

Along the way, your guide will share the history behind these historic spots and explain how Venetian food traditions developed over the centuries.

  • It’s not just a tasting experience
  • It’s a journey into Venice’s everyday life and culinary culture

Here’s a quick overview of the key details for this tour:

Price Duration Languages Pick-up point
Enquire Here Approximately 2 hours English / Italian Your accommodation in Venice

Why did I love this experience?

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What made this tour special is that it didn’t feel like a typical food tour.

You’re visiting real historic bacari that Venetians love, not tourist-focused places.

Between stops, you explore small streets and hear stories about Venetian traditions, food habits, and local life revealing a more authentic side of Venice.

It feels like spending a couple of hours discovering Venice the way locals do.

FAQs

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What’s included

  • Private guided tour with a licensed local guide.

What’s not included

  • Food and drinks you want to try at each bacaro (You can pay on the spot for the food you order in each bacaro or pay in advance with your guide at the start of the tour).
  • Any other activity not listed in the above description.

Before you go

  • Participants must be of legal drinking age.
  • Families with children are welcome to participate. For children and participants that don’t drink alcohol, non alcoholic drinks are available.
  • Comfortable clothing and walking shoes recommended.
  • Groups larger than 10 people require separate bookings to maintain the quality of the experience.

Booking & payment

  • Payments accepted: debit and credit cards.
  • To enquire or book your tour, tap here or on the enquire button below.

Cancellation & refunds

  • A booking fee of 50 euros is non-refundable in case of cancellation or no-shows.
  • No refunds will be issued for cancellations made less than 7 days before the tour date.
  • The tour runs even in case of rain, unless extreme weather conditions require cancellation by the guide.
  • If cancelled due to EXTREME weather, the tour will be rescheduled or fully refunded.

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📝 A small note from me

I don’t personally run this tour, but I’ve experienced it myself and genuinely enjoyed it enough to confidently recommend it to anyone visiting Venice.

I only recommend things that I believe reflect the spirit of Venice Travel Tips:

Discovering Venice with curiosity, depth, and respect for the city.

If you decide to join this tour, I’m confident you’ll see a side of Venice that many visitors miss. And that’s exactly what this project has always been about.

⚡ ENQUIRE HERE

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