Venice Bacaro Food Tour: Eat and Drink like a Venetian
Description
Discover Venice through its flavors on our Venice Food Tour, a journey through the winding canals and historic streets of one of Italy’s most enchanting cities. Taste the dishes locals love, from traditional Venetian specialties like cicchetti, fresh seafood, and local cheeses to authentic recipes, perfectly paired with Venetian wines and spritzes. Each stop is carefully chosen to introduce you to genuine Italian culinary traditions and the best local producers. Your guide is a passionate local Foodie, a friendly expert who shares insider knowledge, explains each tasting, and brings to life the history and culture behind every bite. Do Eat Better Experience tours combine high-quality gastronomy with an immersive cultural walk, offering a true taste of Venetian life. To ensure a personal and authentic experience, we welcome only small groups, so every guest receives full attention. Please note: the tour runs in English and Italian; other languages are available upon request.
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Itinerary
Embark on a delightful culinary journey through Venice with this carefully curated itinerary, designed to introduce you to the heart and soul of Venetian food culture. Your adventure begins at the Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo, a magnificent Gothic church that holds centuries of history and sits in one of the city's most picturesque squares. Here, you will meet your local food expert
You’ll begin your tour along Calle de la Testa and make your way to the first stop, a cozy and authentic tavern known for its local Venetian cicchetti. Here, you’ll indulge in traditional flavors served with a modern twist, perfectly paired with a glass of “ombra di vino”, a classic Venetian wine tradition.
Next, we’ll visit a historic Osteria, a cherished bacaro hidden in a charming Venetian alley, where you’ll enjoy delicious cicchetti and soak up the authentic atmosphere of traditional Venetian tavern life.
Continue your journey at one of the most famous Rosticceria, a legendary Venetian eatery serving up delectable local snacks and comfort food, perfect for an afternoon nibble. Here you are going to taste the delicious "mozzarella in carrozza"
For a true taste of Venice's vibrant food scene, we’ll stop along Salizada del Pistor at a local bar, a lively spot where each cicchetto is made with fresh, seasonal ingredients. It’s the perfect place to immerse yourself in the authentic local experience and enjoy the energy of Venetian daily life.
Finally, treat your sweet tooth at a famous ice cream shop, where you’ll savor some of the finest artisan gelato in Venice, made with the freshest local ingredients and innovative flavors.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Please be aware that the guide may speak both in English and Italian during the tour
- For safety reasons, guests with severe or life-threatening food allergies are unfortunately unable to participate in this experience.
Reviews(1,345)
Levy was so much fun on this tour. Highly knowledgeable about the food and drink and it was great to try foods from down little alleyways that you probably wouldn’t even find. She was a very refreshing young lady with a huge personality. Fantastic food that wouldn’t think to combine together. Highly recommended 😊
We took this tour our first night. It was a great introduction to Venice, meet people, and to taste a variety of local food and wine. It was more than enough to be our dinner.
Mattia was such a wonderful tour guide, knowledgeable and friendly!
Mattia was a wonderful guide with knowledge not only about the food, but also about the history of Venice. Highly recommend!
Mattia is a great guide. When you hear "street food" you're not expecting to be full, to learn local history and have ample drinks. The tour was fantastic.
Mattia led our small group of 4 (2 groups of 2) on such an enjoyable tour. We had ample street food and generous portions of wine. I'd highly recommend Mattia.
We had a great time on our tour with Mattia, the food and drink were great and we showed us have fun places. Highly recommended!!
Our family thoroughly enjoyed our Venice bacaro tour with Gloria. Gloria was knowledgeable, friendly, and had a rich store of information on Venice and the foods we were eating. It was a small group and there was ample time at each place, as well as to to get to know our fellow travelers and ask questions. Gloria was also so kind as to offer restaurant suggestions after the tour was over, which were all lovely. This tour was the highlight of our time in Venice - do not hesitate to book with Gloria!
This 5-stop food tour was a great highlight of our trip. Our guide, Levy, was phenomenal. Her upbeat personality kept the tour fun and engaging, and her patience in explaining the local foods and drink pairings was much appreciated. It’s clear she is a beloved local figure—every shop and eatery we walked into greeted her like family, which made us feel like VIPs. If you want a comfortable, delicious, and authentic taste of Venice, this is it!
Beatrice was very knowledgeable about the area and showed us a less-touristy side of Venice, it was a very enjoyable evening.
