Cicchetti And Spritz, 6-Plus Tastings

Venice Food Tour with 6+ Tastings with Cicchetti, Spritz & More

★ 4.9 344 reviews

3 hours 30 minutes, free cancellation.

from $123.17 per person

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Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Meeting point: Campiello de l'Anconeta (Teatro Italia)
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Run by: Secret Food Tours

Overview

This three and a half hour walk with Secret Food Tours starts outside the former Cinema Teatro Italia in Cannaregio and works through a string of tastings: a traditional Venetian pizzetta, cicchetti small plates including creamy baccalà mantecato, a homemade Venetian meatball, a savory treat in a traditional bacaro, a hearty Venetian pasta specialty, classic tiramisù, and one dish the operator keeps unannounced until it arrives. Spritz and wine accompany the food along the way.

The route covers the Jewish Quarter and the Cannaregio district before looping back to the starting point. Guides walk with the group between stops, and reviewers often mention that local history and culture get explained along the way. The cap is 12 travellers, and several reviewers found their group smaller than that, which made the pacing feel relaxed.

It suits hungry walkers who want a meal spread across multiple stops rather than a sit-down dinner. Reviewers repeatedly advise arriving with an empty stomach, since the portions and drinks add up to a full feed. Families with infants should note that babies must sit on laps, and anyone with mobility limits should know the tour is not wheelchair accessible.

Empty glasses stacked on a bacaro counter beside a canal at dusk

What's Included

Included

Traditional Venetian Pizzetta
Cicchetti small plates with creamy baccalà mantecato
Juicy homemade Venetian meatball
Savory treat in a traditional bacaro
Hearty Venetian pasta specialty
Classic tiramisù dessert
Exclusive Secret Dish

Not Included

Hotel pick-up and drop off
Gratuities

Itinerary

Meet at Teatro ItaliaThe group meets at Campiello de l'Anconeta in Cannaregio, in front of Teatro Italia. The stop lasts 30 minutes.
Jewish QuarterThe walk continues to the Jewish Quarter for 1 hour.
Cannaregio districtThe tour spends 2 hours in Cannaregio, moving between the food stops., and the route ends back at the starting point near Despar Teatro Italia.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points come up again and again in the listing and in traveller reviews.

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$104.92
10 Tastings, 6 Wines$107.94
2-Hour Bacaro Walk$108.34

Arrive hungry. Multiple reviewers said the food and drinks are generous and filling, with several warning not to eat beforehand. Treat this as your meal for that part of the day, not a light snack.
Wear walking shoes. The listing says the tour involves a fair amount of walking and recommends comfortable shoes. One reviewer described the pacing between stops as well judged, so it is steady rather than rushed.
Small group feel. The maximum is 12 travellers. Several reviews reported much smaller groups on the day, sometimes effectively private, which travellers said made the atmosphere personal and relaxed.
Extra costs. The tastings listed by the operator are part of the tour, but gratuities are not, and hotel pickup and drop off are excluded. Plan to make your own way to the meeting point and budget a tip if you want to leave one.
Dietary needs in advance. The listing asks travellers to contact the operator ahead of the tour about any dietary requirement. The menu can also change depending on venue availability and weather.
Weather matters. The experience requires good weather. If it is cancelled for poor conditions, you are offered a different date or a full refund.

$123.17from, per person

3 hours 30 minutesduration

4.9across 344 guest reviews

12guests at most

Common issues. The tour needs a minimum number of travellers to run, and if that minimum is not met it can be cancelled, with a different date or a full refund offered. Cancellations on your side must be made at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, pets cannot join, and there is a fair amount of walking involved.

Common Questions

What Food And Drink Is Included?

The tour includes a Venetian pizzetta, cicchetti with baccalà mantecato, a homemade meatball, a savory treat in a bacaro, a pasta specialty, tiramisù, spritz and wine, plus an unannounced extra dish. Gratuities are not included.

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

No. Hotel pickup and drop off are excluded, and the group meets at Campiello de l'Anconeta in front of Teatro Italia in Cannaregio. The meeting point is near public transportation and the tour ends back at the same spot.

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

It runs 3.5 hours and covers the Jewish Quarter and Cannaregio on foot. The listing notes a fair amount of walking and recommends comfortable shoes, and it is not wheelchair accessible.

Can Children Join?

The listing states that most travellers can participate and that infants must sit on laps. Contact the operator in advance about any dietary requirement for anyone in your party.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Later cancellations receive no refund, and changes inside 24 hours are not accepted. Weather cancellations and low traveller numbers come with an offer of a different date or a full refund.

What Should I Bring And Should I Eat First?

Bring comfortable shoes and an appetite, since reviewers repeatedly say the tastings and drinks amount to a full meal. Confirmation arrives within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability, so wait for that before finalising your plans.