Discover Venice Like a Local: Small Group Cicchetti & Wine Tour
Discover magical Venice with a local by your side. Drink like a Venetian at some of our favourite and most authentic Cicchetti wine bars. Cross the famous canal on a traghetto gondola ferry like the locals do and explore the heart of the city: Rialto. Taste flavoursome regional wines and mouth-watering local cuisine. Get the lowdown on Venice and discover the secrets of the iconic and oh-so-Italian aperitivo, vino in hand. This small group tour is limited to maximum 12 guests.
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What's included in Discover Venice Like a Local: Small Group Cicchetti & Wine Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Campo de la Maddalena
This tour introduces Venice’s history and cuisine, starting in a historic square with iconic chimneys and the masonic Round Church of La Maddalena.
Next, we’ll wander down Strada Nova in Cannaregio, a lively street where you'll discover Venetian traditions, local shops, and daily life, offering a true taste of the city's charm.
Cannaregio
Continue exploring Cannaregio, Venice’s historic residential area, and discover its 1,000-year history while getting local tips for your stay.
Inclusions
- Taste 7 Cicchetti dishes and 1 dessert
- Stroll through the Cannaregio neighborhood, rich in history
- Receive insider tips on the best local bars and eateries in Venice.
- Discover magical Venice with a local English-speaking guide
- Drink 5 Glasses of Local Wine and 1 Venetian Spritz
- Discover the art of Cicchetti at hidden bars in Rialto
- Cross the Grand Canal like a local in a traghetto gondola ferry
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- There may be a change of itinerary according to opening times of bars and restaurants along the way depending on how crowded they are. However, all the bars you are taken to are of the same standard, so you will not be missing out if the itinerary does change.
- You will pick up some responsible travel tips that will help you to be a greener traveller while you’re in the city
- This tour offers a well-balanced gastronomic experience with Cicchetti dishes, featuring visits to local establishments. Please note that while the tour is suitable for vegetarians, lactose-free, and non-celiac gluten-free customers, some locations may not be able to accommodate all dietary requirements.
- 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, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
- Please note that this tour covers 2 km (1.2 mile) of walking.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Infront of Church of the Maddalena on the Maddalena Square, Cannaregio, Venezia
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Check-in Time You must arrive at least 5 minutes prior to tour meeting time. The tour will begin on time and your check-in time is important. Out of respect for the other passengers we won't be able to accommodate late arrivals. Dietary Notes This tour is suitable for vegetarians, lactose free, and gluten free (non-celiac) customers. For any specific dietary request, we need to know 24 h before the tour start time by emailing us at [email protected] Additional Information There may be a change of itinerary according to opening times of bars and restaurants along the way depending on how crowded they are. However, all the bars you are taken to are of the same standard, so you will not be missing out if the itinerary does change. Food inclusions are subject to change, dependent on availability on the day. In case of bad weather, we will not be able to cross the canal in the traghetto gondola due to safety reasons. However, we provide an additional tasting. Review us How did we do? Your experience matters! Let us know by leaving a review.