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By Intrepid Travel

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Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿3,739 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

    • Cross the Grand Canal by authentic traghetto gondola
    • Taste classic cicchetti in true local owned bacari
    • Enjoy traditional bites paired with local wines
    • Explore Venice with a friendly expert local guide
    • Small groups for a personal, authentic food experience

Activity location

  • Venice
    • Venice, Veneto, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • La Maddalena Church
    • Fondamenta de le Colonete
    • 30121, Venezia, Veneto, Italy

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Afternoon Cicchetti & Wine Tour of Venice

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English
  • Food and drinks
Language options: English
Starting time: 17:00
Price details
฿3,739.27 x 1 Adult฿3,739.27
Total
Price is ฿3,739.27
Until Sun, 4 Oct

Morning Cicchetti & Wine Tour of Venice

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English
  • Food and drinks
Language options: English
Starting time: 11:00
Price details
฿3,739.27 x 1 Adult฿3,739.27
Total
Price is ฿3,739.27
Until Sun, 4 Oct
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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Guided walking food tour through Cannaregio and Rialto
  • Inclusions
    Small-group experience (maximum 10 guests)
  • Inclusions
    Four food stops featuring Venetian tapas (cicchetti)
  • Inclusions
    4 regional wines and classic Venetian Spritz
  • Inclusions
    Sweet dessert: authentic tiramisu
  • Inclusions
    Traditional traghetto gondola ride across the Grand Canal

Know before you book

    • Children 5 and younger are not allowed.
    • Maximum group size is 10 people.
    • The tour includes a delicious mix of cicchetti and small plates at local establishments. It’s suitable for vegetarians, lactose free guests, and non celiac gluten free guests. However, not every stop can adjust for all dietary needs, so some flexibility may be required.
    • The tour covers about 2 km (1.2 miles) at a relaxed pace. Due to the route and venues visited, this tour is not suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The tour includes a short 3-minute crossing of the Grand Canal by traditional traghetto (ferry gondola). This is not the classic 30-minute sightseeing gondola ride, but an authentic local transport experience used by Venetians.

What you can expect

  • Experience Venice like a local on this small group walking food tour (max 10 guests) blending history, culture, and authentic flavours. Begin in Cannaregio, one of the city’s most traditional neighbourhoods, far from the busy tourist paths. Cross the Grand Canal from Cannaregio aboard a traditional traghetto, the authentic ferry gondola Venetians have used for centuries to travel between the two sides of the canal. This short 3-minute ride takes you to the iconic Rialto area, offering a glimpse into everyday Venetian life before you continue exploring the heart of the city.

    Your tour features five delicious food and wine pairings, each chosen to showcase Venice’s culinary traditions:

    • Rialto Seafood Tasting with Prosecco market fresh seafood and warm seasonal dishes paired with crisp Prosecco.
    • Real Venetian Aperitivo with Spritz a true local aperitivo featuring a classic Spritz, tramezzino, and Venice’s iconic ovetto.
    • Classic Venetian Cicchetti with Chardonnay favourites like baccalà mantecato, gamberi in saor, and a warm meatball served with local Chardonnay.
    • Hidden Rialto Backstreets Cicchetti with Red Wine hearty meat or cheese cicchetti enjoyed in quiet local bacari, paired with a rich regional red.
    • Sweet Finale with Sparkling Red Wine a creamy tiramisu in a lively square, matched with a dessert style sparkling red wine.

    Throughout the tour, your friendly local guide shares stories, traditions, and insights into daily life, helping you discover an authentic Venice beyond the postcards. This experience is perfect for food lovers seeking real flavours, neighbourhood charm, and the warmth of a local led adventure.

Location

Activity location

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    Venice
    • Venice, Veneto, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    La Maddalena Church
    • Fondamenta de le Colonete
    • 30121, Venezia, Veneto, Italy