Venice: Authentic Cicchetti Food and Wine Tour

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Venice: Authentic Cicchetti Food and Wine Tour

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Discover the incredible cuisine of Venice hiding just outside the main tourist routes as you visit the bars and restaurants in a local neighborhood.

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Highlights

Taste Venice with a visit to three local osterie.
Enjoy a variety of small plates and local drinks.
Stroll through vibrant, off-the-beaten-path San Polo.
Learn how to enjoy cicchetti like a local.
Finish with a delicious gelato-based treat.

Description

Step off the tourist track and into the neighborhood of San Polo to meet your expert local guide and small group of fellow foodies. Your guide will give you a brief introduction to the traditional foods and flavors of Venice, then take you to one of their favorite modern wine bars for an aperitivo. Enjoy two small plates of bread-based cicchetti and a spritz, Venice’s unofficial cocktail. After a brief stroll past the Campo dei Frari and Scuola Grande di San Rocco, your next stop is at a beloved osteria in a beautifully restored building. Here you'll share a board of cold cuts and cheese with a glass of prosecco. Next, visit a local canal-front wine bar specializing in fried cicchetti, a favorite starter among Venice locals. You’ll taste a few along with a glass of local vino as your guide tells you about the culture of sharing food in the lagoon. Tucked away from the main streets in the Dorsoduro neighborhood, the fourth venue is a cozy restaurant where you'll enjoy a plate of traditional pasta paired with a glass of wine. From there, you'll head to one of the city's most iconic gelato shops to end your evening on a sweet note!

Includes

Local guide Guided walking tour Food tastings: Cicchetti (small plates), cold cuts and cheese, traditional pasta, and gelato Beverage tasting: spritz, prosecco, and two glasses of wine

Important Information

Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
This tour is adaptable for: Vegetarians, Pescatarians, dairy free, Non-alcoholic options & Pregnant women, but please note that you may not have a replacement food option at every stop.
There is an option to replace any alcoholic drink with a non-alcoholic alternative upon request.
No refund will be provided if high tide prevents certain parts of the tour, but adjustments to the route will be made for client safety and comfort.
Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate vegan options, and gluten-free options are not available due to the risk of cross-contamination.
This tour is in English.
This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty. Please be aware that this tour involves extended periods of standing, which may not be suitable for travelers with certain health conditions.