Small-Group Food And Drinks Walk

Eating Venice Small Group Food & Drinks Tour

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3 hours 30 minutes, free cancellation.

from $124.31 per person

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Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Meeting point: Campo Santi Apostoli
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Run by: Eating Europe Food Tours Rome

Overview

This Eating Europe walk starts at Campo Santi Apostoli, where the guide waits by the central well wearing a purple bag, then moves through a part of Venice that reviewers describe as away from the main tourist areas. Cicchetti, the small Venetian bar snacks, anchor the tasting list, paired with a glass of local DOCG prosecco or a regional wine. A spritz experience with two traditional cicchetti introduces aperitivo culture along the way.

A local English-speaking guide leads, capped at ten travellers, and Food and the City insider tips are included. Reviewers often praise the guides' knowledge of the city's history and food, and several describe the tour as an introduction to Venetian cuisine and to parts of the city beyond the usual tourist spots.

It does not suit anyone who needs wheelchair accessibility. Children under four join free but get no food, and paid food tickets start at age four. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included, and extra drinks beyond the tastings are at your own cost.

A spritz in a wine glass with an orange slice and green olive on a marble bar top

What's Included

Included

Savor classic cicchetti (Venetian tapas) paired with a glass of local DOCG prosecco or regional wine
6 authentic food tastings and 2 local drink tastings, featuring spritz and prosecco
Experience aperitivo culture with a spritz experience, while tasting two traditional cicchetto
Local English-speaking guide
'food & the City' Insider Tips

Not Included

Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Extra drinks

Itinerary

Meet at Campo Santi ApostoliYour guide waits by the well in the center of the square, wearing a purple Eating Europe bag.
Rizzo Venezia, Ca' d'OroA 15-minute stop, as the tour gets underway.
Calle San FeliceA 45-minute stop, passing Ponte de Chiodo, Cannaregio and Campo di Ghetto Nuovo with short stops along the way.
Fondamenta de la Misericordia, 2612A 45-minute stop.
Cannaregio, 1818A 20-minute stop.
Fondamenta de la Misericordia, 2499A final 20-minute stop, before the tour ends. The listing shows two end-point options.

What To Expect From The Tour

Here is what to know before you book, drawn from the listing and from what travellers report back.

Where this tour sits among 6 tours in Market And Street Food listed here (from-price per person, USD)

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Come hungry. Six food tastings plus two drinks add up to a proper amount of food. At least one reviewer's advice is simply to arrive hungry.
Walking pace. Reviewers describe the tour as well paced.
Group size. The cap is ten travellers. One reviewer said the small group made it easy to get around.
Off the main path. The route runs through Cannaregio, away from the busiest tourist areas. Many reviewers valued seeing this side of Venice, and several said it helped them appreciate areas that are off the beaten path.
Stops can vary. The listing states that both offerings and stops may vary by day or season. The tastings listed are a selection of what is often featured rather than a fixed menu.
Dietary needs. Vegetarian and gluten-free requests can be flagged at booking or by email, and the operator will accommodate where possible. The tour is not suitable for severe or life-threatening food allergies to ingredients found on the tour.

$124.31from, per person

3 hours 30 minutesduration

5across 1,355 guest reviews

10guests at most

Common issues. The tour needs a minimum of two guests to run, and if that is not met the operator contacts you to reschedule or refund. Hotel pickup and drop-off are excluded, as are extra drinks beyond the included tastings. Stops and dishes can change by day or season, so treat any specific tasting as likely rather than guaranteed.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

Six food tastings and two drink tastings are included, featuring cicchetti, a spritz experience, and a glass of local DOCG prosecco or regional wine. A local English-speaking guide and the Food and the City insider tips are also part of the package. Extra drinks and hotel pickup and drop-off are not included.

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

No. The tour meets at Campo Santi Apostoli in Venice, where the guide waits by the well in the center of the square wearing a purple Eating Europe bag. Hotel pick-up and drop-off are listed as not included. The meeting point is near public transportation.

How Long Is The Tour And How Much Walking Is There?

It runs for 3.5 hours, on a walking route through Cannaregio. Comfortable shoes are a sensible choice.

Can Children Join?

Children under 4 do not need a ticket and can join free, though no food is included for them. Paid tickets with food included are available for ages 4 and up. Families should judge for themselves whether a food and drink walk suits their children.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes within 24 hours of the start are not refunded or accepted, and cut-off times follow local Venice time. If the operator cancels because the minimum guest number is not met, you get a different date, a different experience, or a full refund.

Is The Tour Accessible For Limited Mobility?

The listing states the tour is not wheelchair accessible. Service animals are allowed and most travellers can participate, but the full route is on foot. Anyone with mobility concerns should weigh the three and a half hours of walking.