Gastronomic Experiences in Venice

Sip and taste your way through the city of bridges with delectable gastronomic experiences in Venice.

These food and wine tours will showcase all the best bites and finest wines Venice has to offer, all while taking you on a journey through the city’s history and hottest local gathering spots.

Dine in true Venetian style with these intriguing culinary excursions, that will take you on an unforgettable journey.

Food Tours in Venice

It is no secret that Italian cuisine is among the best in the world. In Venice, you have the chance to sample this fare on a food tour while learning about the city at the same time.

A walking tour of Venice combined with a culinary tour will feed your mind and body as you stroll the historic streets of the floating city. You will learn about local lore and legends while also getting introduced to the food culture of Venice, drawing parallels between the city’s traditions and tasty dishes.

Venice Wine Tours and Tastings

Live luxuriously and indulge in the finer side of Venetian life on a wine tour. Visit both trendy and traditional bars across the city to sip on Italian wines. Along the way, you will be spoiled with delicious bites to accompany the wine.

Swop the overrun tourist hotspots for charming local spots where you can appreciate the true magic of Venice.

Dinners in Venice

Why spend another evening debating where to eat or what to do? A dinner tour in Venice will take you on a journey of culinary delights that you won’t soon forget.

Take a romantic gondola ride before dinner or indulge in an opulent 4-course service to fully appreciate the city’s culinary prowess.

You can also enjoy your dinner while sailing down the Grand Canal on a traditional  boat cruise or opt for dinner and a show if you want to be entertained.

Cicchetti experiences in Venice

Eat like a Venetian by tasting your way through the city’s best plates on a cicchetti tour. These small bites are packed with flavor and quality ingredients to showcase the best of northern Italian cuisine.

Stop at several ‘enotecas,’ Venetian wine bars, to taste these mouthwatering tapas-style dishes and learn about the city’s history and culinary arts.

Rialto Market tours and visits

Right next to the iconic Rialto Bridge is Venice’s main market. Visit Rialto Market to see where Venetians have been buying the freshest produce for more than seven centuries.

A lunchtime tour of the market will take you through the bustling aisles to learn about the region’s ingredients, followed by a sampling of cicchetti plates at local establishments.

Venice Cooking Classes

The best way to experience Venetian food is to cook it yourself. Get your hands dirty with a Venetian cooking class hosted by a Venetian local who works tirelessly to keep local cooking traditions alive.

Learn to cook in the intimate setting of a home kitchen and taste your handywork at the end of the evening, all while enjoying a tantalizing glass of Italian vino.

Chocolate Tastings in Venice

Indulge in Venetian confectionaries as you embark on a chocolate tasting with truffles, pralines and hot chocolate galore.

A master chocolatier will guide you through the intricate process of making these delectable deserts from sourcing the ingredients to painstakingly crafting each piece. You will taste several artisanal creations, learning to savor each bite as you go.

Cheese Tastings in Venice

Take a break from the bustling streets of Venice and venture out into the countryside for an Italian cheese tasting, straight from the source.

You will dive into the world of dairy by sampling the best Italian cheeses at a dairy farm, among the picturesque landscapes draped with vineyards and dotted with castles. Stravecchio, sotto fieno, morlacco and smoked ricotta are crafted in traditional styles as they have been for centuries.

Move on to wineries in the Prosecco Hills to sip on some bubbly and be treated to appetizing cured meats and local olive oil. This is an unmissable way to explore the full spectrum of Italian ingredients.