Bacaro Walk, 3 Hours 30 Minutes

Venice Bacaro Food Tour: Eat and Drink like a Venetian

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3 hours 30 minutes, free cancellation.

from $104.92 per person

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Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Meeting point: Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Meal: Included in the fare
Run by: Do Eat Better Experience

Overview

This Do Eat Better Experience walk spends 3.5 hours moving between at least four aperitivo stops in the Cannaregio area, where the operator says you can eat and drink like a local. Meals, alcoholic beverages, water and an English-speaking local guide are all part of the price, and the group is capped at 12 travellers.

The walk begins at Campo dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo, in front of the Statue of the Man on the Horse, and winds street by street toward Campo S.S. Apostoli. Reviewers frequently say they left full, and some describe five stops in total. Guides may switch between English and Italian during the tour.

It works well for travellers who want a walk that combines food, drink and company. Several travellers said the group size felt right for conversation, and that they ended up in places they would never have found alone. It does not suit anyone with severe or life-threatening food allergies, who cannot be accepted for safety reasons, and the minimum drinking age is 18.

A quiet Venice campo with well heads and shuttered facades in morning light

What's Included

Included

Meals
Alcoholic beverages
Water
English-speaking local tour guide

Not Included

Gratuities

Itinerary

Meet at Campo SS Giovanni e PaoloMeet the guide in front of the Statue of the Man on the Horse in Campo dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo. 30 minutes.
Calle de la TestaA stop at this location with the guide. 30 minutes.
Calle de la MalvasiaA stop at this location along the route. 30 minutes.
Calle de la BissaA stop at this location on the walk. 30 minutes.
Salizada del PistorA further stop on the route. 30 minutes.
Salizada San Giovanni GrisostomoA stop at this location on the route. 30 minutes.
End at Campo S.S. ApostoliThe tour finishes at Campo S.S. Apostoli, 30121 Venezia.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points from the listing and from travellers who have taken this exact walk.

Where this tour sits among 8 tours in Cicchetti And Bacaro Walks listed here (from-price per person, USD)

Sit-Down Dinner Included$59
2-Hour Cicchetti, 10 Tastings$65
10 Tastings, 30-Minute Gondola$99
2.5-Hour Food and Spritz Walk$100
3-Hour Small-Group Tasting$101
Bacaro Walk, 3 Hours 30 Minutes (this tour)$104.92
10 Tastings, 6 Wines$107.94
2-Hour Bacaro Walk$108.34

Bring an appetite. Reviewers often mention the quantity, with several saying there was plenty of food and that they left full.
Comfortable shoes. The tour covers several streets on foot across 3.5 hours, and the listing asks for a moderate level of physical fitness. Comfortable shoes make the walking easier.
Mostly standing. One reviewer noted that seating was available at only one of the stops, so most eating and drinking happens standing. After a day of walking around Venice, this is worth knowing before you book.
Food choices. Reviewers said each stop offered at least two options, which worked for people who eat little fish, and guides accommodated shellfish and seafood allergies. Anyone with a severe or life-threatening food allergy cannot join for safety reasons.
Group feel. The group is capped at 12, and reviewers often mentioned enjoying meeting the other travellers. Several also praised the guides for being knowledgeable and engaging.
Weather and numbers. The listing states the experience requires good weather and a minimum number of travellers. If it is cancelled for either reason, the operator offers a different date or a full refund.

$104.92from, per person

3 hours 30 minutesduration

4.9across 1,511 guest reviews

12guests at most

Common issues. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, though pushchairs are fine and infant seats are available. Gratuities are not included. Cancellations less than 24 hours before the start time are not refunded, and changes inside that window are not accepted. One reviewer reported that seating was available at only one stop, so much of the tour is spent standing.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

Meals across at least four aperitivo stops in Cannaregio, alcoholic beverages, water, and an English-speaking local guide. Gratuities are not included.

Where Does The Tour Meet?

In front of the Statue of the Man on the Horse in Campo dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo, 30122 Venice. The walk ends at Campo S.S. Apostoli. The listing does not state pickup, so check the booking page for any transport questions.

How Long Does The Tour Last?

The full experience runs 3.5 hours, with roughly 30 minutes at each stop along the route.

Can I Join With A Food Allergy?

Guides have accommodated shellfish and seafood allergies according to reviews. However, guests with severe or life-threatening food allergies cannot participate for safety reasons. The minimum drinking age is 18.

Is It Suitable For Wheelchair Users Or Families?

The tour is not wheelchair accessible, but pushchairs are allowed and infant seats are available. Service animals are welcome, and the meeting point is near public transportation. Travellers need a moderate level of physical fitness.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window no refund or changes are accepted, and cut-off times follow local Venice time. Weather or minimum-number cancellations come with an offer of a different date or a full refund.