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The 15 Best Venice Food Tours, from Bacari to the Market

25 tours  ·  from $51 a head

Venetian food is eaten standing at a counter, a few bites at a time. These 15 walk the bacari and the market streets, priced, timed and clear about how much eating and drinking each one includes.

Eat Like a Local: Venice 3-Hour Small-Group Food Tasting Tour - Santa Croce brings more cicchetti and local produce
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Eat Like a Local: Venice 3-Hour Small-Group Food Tasting Tour

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

Walk from Campo San Giacomo di Rialto through Venice’s San Polo, Santa Croce and nearby districts, stopping for coffee and pastries, cicchetti, wine, seafood, cured meats, a sit-down meal and artisan gelato. Local guides such as Anna, Marianna and Sara share food traditions and practical tips. Expect 7 to 8 stops, a small group and plenty to eat.

“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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Venice: Street Food Tour with a Local Guide and Tastings - Cicchetti and the Small-Bar Tradition
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Venice: Street Food Tour with a Local Guide and Tastings

2.Street Food Tour with a Local Guide and Tastings

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

Follow an English-speaking local guide from the Rialto area to Campo Santa Margherita, tasting cicchetti, regional specialties, buranelli biscuits and gelato along the way. The 2.5-hour walk includes the Rialto Market and historic sights such as Basilica dei Frari. Guides such as Ana, Tone, Denis and Vanessa have led the tour.

“Tony was very informative and we had a great experience tasting local cuisine. Would highly recommend.”

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Venice Like a Local: Food, Wine & Spritz Tour with Traghetto Ride - What you’ll eat and drink along the way
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Venice Like a Local: Food, Wine & Spritz Tour with Traghetto Ride

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 toward Rialto with an English-speaking guide, sampling seven Venetian small plates, four local wines, a spritz and dessert. A traditional traghetto ferry crossing adds a brief Grand Canal ride. The route covers about 2 km over roughly 2.5 hours, with a maximum of 10 people.

“This tour was the best part of our visit to Venice. Alessia was an amazing tour guide. She gave us so much valuable information and introduced us to some of Venice’s best food, wine, and spritz. We took this tour our first evening in Venice, which I would highly recommend, because we returned to several places we discovered on our tour. We tried lots of new wines and Venetian foods and had an authentic Venetian spritz. Such a great experience. Highly recommend!”

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Venice Bacaro Food Tour: Eat and Drink like a Venetian - Starting near the Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo
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Venice Bacaro Food Tour: Eat and Drink like a Venetian

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 walking between Venetian bacari, tasting cicchetti, spritz, Prosecco, mozzarella in carrozza and artisan gelato. An English-speaking local guide leads the route, with guides such as Beatrice, Emma and Letizia among those who have hosted it. Choose a late-morning or early-evening departure, and come hungry.

“We had a great night with our guide, Letizia. Our group of 10 were fun too. I would recommend this tour.”

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Eat, Drink and Repeat: Wine and Food Tasting Tour in Venice - What might arrive at the table
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Eat, Drink and Repeat: Wine and Food Tasting Tour in Venice

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

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

Walk Venice with a local guide, stopping at bars and restaurants for regional wines, cicchetti and a meal-sized spread. You may taste Prosecco and Amarone while hearing neighborhood stories and learning how to choose wine and spot tourist-trap menus. Guides such as Anna, Martina, Georgia and Carlo have led the tour. Expect about two hours, with some outings lasting up to three.

“My girlfriend was not feeling well and slept most of the day so I did two of the same tour in a day and I was not bored two great guides I highly recommend”

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Venice: Food Tasting Tour with Cicchetti Dishes and Wine - Cicchetti: Small Plates, Big Introduction
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Venice: Food Tasting Tour with Cicchetti Dishes and Wine

6.Food Tasting Tour with Cicchetti Dishes and Wine

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

Start in Cannaregio with a local English-speaking guide, then cross the Grand Canal by traghetto and visit wine bars around Rialto. The 2.5-hour walk includes seven cicchetti, five glasses of wine, a Venetian Spritz, and dessert. Guides such as Camilla, Olympia, Silvia, and Giovanna have led tours, though your guide and food stops can vary.

“our guide Giovanna was outstanding. not only did she explain the food and the wine pairings but she also Incorporated the history of Venice with the tour. she also was very welcoming for any questions related to Venice. I would recommend her 1,000%”

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Venice: Sunset Walking Tour with Food and Wine Tastings - Taste Familiar Venetian Staples and Seasonal Plates
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Venice: Sunset Walking Tour with Food and Wine Tastings

7.Sunset Walking Tour with Food and Wine Tastings

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

Spend three hours tasting Venetian food and wine at seven bars and restaurants, with a local guide leading the way past the Rialto Bridge and historic sites. Expect 14 or more tastings, six regional drinks, a sit-down meal and seasonal dishes such as creamed cod, fresh pasta and pastries. Guides have included Alice, Carlo, Marianna and Sarita, though your guide will vary.

“Our tour was wonderful! Maria was informative and light hearted, and we loved everything we tried!”

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Venice Street Food Tour with Local Guide with Local Food Market Visit - Cicchetti: Venice in a few bites
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Venice Street Food Tour with Local Guide with Local Food Market Visit

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

Join a local guide for a 2.5-hour walk from near Rialto Bridge to Campo Santa Margherita, with a Rialto Market visit, Venetian cicchetti, regional cheese and traditional sweets. Guides have included Tone, Vanessa, Ana and Denys. Food is included, drinks are not.

“Great introduction to Venice food. Loved all the different stops. Tone was very informative and organized. He worked well with the food vendors and also moved our group around smoothly and efficiently.”

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Private Venice 2 hrs Tour: Boat & Walking Tour with food tasting - Campo Santa Maria Formosa and the quieter walk
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Private Venice 2 hrs Tour: Boat & Walking Tour with food tasting

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 for a guided boat ride along the Grand Canal and into Cannaregio’s quieter waterways. Then walk through backstreets and squares near Campo Santa Maria Formosa and Marco Polo’s house, before stopping for pastry and coffee or cicchetti and wine. Guides have included Sandro and Arianna; the route can change with high water.

“This was a wonderful way to begin our trip to Venice. It gave us the lay of the land so we started feeling comfortable with our surroundings right away.”

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Exclusive Private Venice Food Tour with 6 or 10 Tastings - The guide can make or break the outing
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Exclusive Private Venice Food Tour with 6 or 10 Tastings

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

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

Explore Venice with a private local foodie guide, tasting Venetian bites and drinks at neighborhood eateries. The 2.5-hour walk may include spritz, cheese, cicchetti, seafood, prosecco, and gelato. Choose six or ten tastings, and message your host about dietary needs. Guides such as Alessandra, Giacomo, Giada, and Claudia have led past tours.

“Fortunato had a lot of knowledge on Venice and was very nice. It was a great tour with lots of walking and some food. We wanted to try one specific food and he didn’t let us leave without trying it. Super nice and thoughtful.”

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Eating Venice Food & Drinks Tour - A walk past canals, bridges, and the Misericordia
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Eating Venice Food & Drinks Tour

11.Eating Venice Food & Drinks Tour

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

Explore Cannaregio with an English-speaking local guide, tasting Venetian pizza, cicchetti, prosecco, risotto, spritz, and a seasonal sweet. The walk passes Ponte Chiodo and the Jewish Ghetto, with guides such as Giulia, Anna, and Daniela among those who have led the tour. Expect about 3.5 hours, a group of no more than 10, and food stops that can vary.

“We learned SOOOO much about food, flavors, and even the history of Venice! Her selections were on point, and her recommendations are amazing. Had dinner at one of the restaurants we visited and YUM!!!!!! Hands down, the BEST tour guide we have EVER had on a food tour! TEN stars!!!”

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Venice: Food Tasting Tour with Cicchetti and Wine - What cicchetti tell you about Venetian life
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Venice: Food Tasting Tour with Cicchetti and Wine

12.Food Tasting Tour with Cicchetti and Wine

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

Meet at Campo San Giacomo di Rialto for a three-hour walk through three Venetian districts, stopping at six to eight locally owned bars and restaurants for 15 food tastings and wine. Guides such as Martina, Ana, Carlo and Sara bring local food customs and city stories into the evening. Come hungry: the tastings can add up to a full meal.

“Great range of locations and food types. The guide, Elena, has excellent Venetian knowledge and is very responsive to all questions and requests from the group. There were 8 people on the tour and this was a perfect number to talk and joke with as we explored neighbourhoods together. It was awesome!”

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Verona walking tour:food, wine, legends, lunch/dinner & cable car - From side streets to Juliet’s balcony
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Verona walking tour:food, wine, legends, lunch/dinner & cable car

13.Verona walking tour:food, wine, legends, lunch/dinner & cable car

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 386 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $123

Walk about 3 kilometers through central Verona with a local guide, stopping for warm pastries, a traditional hot dish, regional wines and gelato. You’ll hear local stories, visit food shops and wine bars, and ride the panoramic funicular. Guides may include Paco, Jacopo, Diana or Sara, and the route changes with the season.

“Very enjoyable tour,got to see a lot more of Verona in the few hours with Diane than we would have on our own,mixing lovely food,wine,history and culture.Highly recommend this tour.”

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Venice: Rialto Market Food and Wine Lunchtime Tour - Cicchetti, wine and the Venetian way of eating
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Venice: Rialto Market Food and Wine Lunchtime Tour

14.Rialto Market Food and Wine Lunchtime Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 383 reviews

Walk from the Rialto Bridge through market lanes and Venetian backstreets, stopping at local eateries for cicchetti, regional wine and other specialties. Your English-speaking guide shares food traditions and city stories, including Marco Polo and Casanova. The four-hour tour ends with tiramisu and coffee. The Rialto Market is closed on Sundays, so check your date if seeing it matters.

“The tour was great however it was different than I expected. I thought we were going to the market and then also doing some food tastings. We did go to the market but it wasn’t even open so it’s not really a part of the tour if they don’t schedule the tours around the market times/days. I suppose it should just be called a food and wine tour. There were a lot of food tastings including lunch however 3 of the places were ones I had already been to on the locals food tasting tour. lol for that reason if I had known what this tour really was and had…”

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Verona All in one: Food Walking Tour, Lunch & Wine - Sample wines and hear what makes them local
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Verona All in one: Food Walking Tour, Lunch & Wine

15.Verona All in one: Food Walking Tour, Lunch & Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 342 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $114

Start at 10:30 am for a small-group food walk through central Verona, with espresso and risino, local salumi and cheese, meatballs, Amarone risotto, regional wines and gelato. A licensed English-speaking guide adds city stories along the way. Groups are capped at 12, and the walk ends near Ponte Pietra.

“Great, informal and interesting introduction to Verona and its culinary offerings. Friendly and engaging guide made the experience memorable.”

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