Private Tour With A Sommelier

Private Venice Street Food Tour with a Sommelier

★ 5.0 16 reviews

3 hours, free cancellation.

from $203 per person

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Duration: 3 hours
Meeting point: Campo San Bortolomio
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Meal: Included in the fare
Run by: Your Local in Venice

Overview

This is a private food walk through Venice led by a sommelier, lasting three hours and built around the eating and drinking culture of the city. It is run by Your Local in Venice, and because the tour is private, only your own group takes part. The route works through the Rialto area, passing the markets and the Rialto Bridge, with food stops along the way.

The food on this tour is substantial. Lunch is included in the booking and covers a spritz with cicchetti, mozzarella in carrozza, a cheese platter, seafood from the fish market, a scartosso, wine, and gelato. That is a full meal spread across the walk rather than a light tasting, so arriving hungry is sensible.

It suits travellers who want food and wine explained by someone with sommelier training, and who prefer their own group to joining a crowd. Anyone with severe allergies should contact the operator before booking, and the listing warns that the tour is not recommended for travellers with back problems and is not wheelchair accessible.

What's Included

Lunch

Itinerary

Meet at Campo San BortolomioMeet your guide in front of the Morelli pharmacy at Campo San Bortolomio. The tour ends back at this same point.
Walk to Rialto marketsThe route passes the Mercati di Rialto, where the seafood on the menu comes from.
Pass Ponte di RialtoThe walk continues past the Rialto Bridge. This is a pass-by point.
Food and wine stopsOver the full three hours, the included lunch unfolds across stops: spritz and cicchetti, mozzarella in carrozza, a cheese platter, fish market seafood, a scartosso, wine, and gelato.
Return to meeting pointThe activity ends back at Campo San Bortolomio, where it began.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points from the listing are worth knowing before booking, since this is a walking tour built around a long lunch.

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It is private. Only your group participates, so the pace and conversation can adapt to you. The listing states this directly. If you want a shared tour with other travellers, this is not that product.
Arrive hungry. Lunch is included and covers a lot of ground: spritz and cicchetti, mozzarella in carrozza, a cheese platter, seafood from the fish market, a scartosso, wine, and gelato. Treat it as a full meal, not a snack.
Allergies first. The listing asks travellers with severe allergies to contact the operator before booking. Seafood and cheese both feature heavily on the menu.
Walking involved. The tour lasts three hours and moves through the Rialto area on foot. The listing says it is not wheelchair accessible and is not recommended for travellers with back problems.
Getting there. The meeting point is Campo San Bortolomio, in front of the Morelli pharmacy, and the listing notes it is near public transportation.
Confirmation window. Confirmation arrives within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability. The listing states this explicitly.

$203from, per person

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Common issues. The main limits are physical. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, and the listing advises against it for travellers with back problems. Anyone with severe allergies must contact the operator before booking. The listing does not state pickup, so travellers should check the booking page if they need transport to the meeting point. One recent reviewer described the guides as knowledgeable and friendly and called the tour a must do.

Common Questions

What Food And Drink Is Included?

Lunch is included: a spritz with cicchetti, mozzarella in carrozza, a cheese platter, seafood from the fish market, a scartosso, wine, and gelato. It amounts to a full meal across the walk. The listing does not list separate exclusions.

Where Does The Tour Meet?

The meeting point is Campo San Bortolomio, in front of the Morelli pharmacy. The tour ends back at the same spot. The listing does not state whether pickup is offered, so check the booking page if that matters to you.

How Long Is The Tour?

Three hours. The listing gives this as the duration, covering the walk and the included lunch.

Is This A Shared Group Tour?

No. The listing states this is a private tour or activity, and only your group will participate.

Can I Join If I Have Limited Mobility Or Allergies?

The tour is not wheelchair accessible and is not recommended for travellers with back problems, though service animals are allowed and the meeting point is near public transportation. If you have severe allergies, contact the operator before booking, since seafood and cheese are central to the menu.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancelling or making changes less than 24 hours before the start gets no refund, and cut-off times are based on the experience's local time.