Venice: Private Aperitif & Cicchetti tasting and walking tour
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 5 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Join a 2-hour walking tour with a private guide through the Rialto and San Polo areas. Discover fascinating anecdotes and curiosities about Venice from your local guide, and stop at two traditional bacari to taste ombre of wine and typical Venetian cicchetti.
Inclusions
What's included
- A glass of wine in 2 different locations and accompanying Venetian Cichetti (Tapas)
- Private guided 2 hours walking tour
- Live tour commentary provided in English, French, Spanish or German
- Pick up from centrally located meeting point
What's not
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Gratuities
- Extra food and wine
- This tour does not include access to museums or attractions
Itinerary
Meet your expert guide, who will lead you to authentic bars and taverns in the Rialto area, where you can savor Venetian delicacies and local wines.
Cross the iconic Rialto Bridge and discover its fascinating history with your expert guide.
Start the tour with a short introduction about the area of Rialto and just why it is one of the most famous markets in Europe. With curiosities and glimpses into the Venetian way of life over history, find out why the Venetians have continued with this gastronomic tradition until today.
Your first stop will be at a charming local bacaro in the Rialto area, where you'll experience the authentic Venetian tradition of enjoying cicchetti (small tapas-style dishes) paired with a glass of ombra (local wine).
Follow your guide and proceed your walk to San Polo district where you’ll find the famous Ponte de le Tette — the “Bridge of the Breasts.” Its name comes from a curious tradition during the Venetian Republic, when the area was a red-light district and courtesans would bare their chests from windows to attract clients. A quirky slice of Venice’s colorful past!
Stop by Campo San Polo, the second-largest square in Venice. Lively and authentic, it's surrounded by elegant palaces and often comes alive with events, markets, and open-air film screenings. A perfect spot to relax in the heart of the city.
Head to the second bacaro in Campo San Tomà, a great spot to enjoy a traditional ombra of wine and a cicchetto. This authentic corner of Venice offers a true taste of local culture in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meeting point in campo S. Bortolomio in front of the statue. Guide with a sign with your name on it.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Venice Events srl
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children's drinks are not included and will be paid directly by the client
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable
How it compares in Venice
- Its from-price is 137% above the median of the 162 food tours we list in Venice.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 70 of 162.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Venice
Venice floats on a lagoon of more than a hundred islands, a city of canals, palaces and bridges with no cars, where every walk ends somewhere unexpected.
The Grand Canal sweeps through the city in a great reversed S, lined with palaces and crossed by the Rialto Bridge. Near its mouth, Piazza San Marco gathers St Mark's Basilica with its golden mosaics, the Doge's Palace, the Bridge of Sighs and the tall brick campanile. Water buses and gondolas show the city from the angle it was built to be seen.
Top-ranked sights in Venice: St. Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco), St. Mark's Basilica (Basilica di San Marco), Grand Canal.
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