Food, Wine & Nightlife in Venice

Eat Like a Local: Venice 3-Hour Small-Group Food Tasting Tour (opens in a new tab)

4,219 2 h 30 min – 3 h 30 min

Fall in love with Venice, through your 3-hour discovery of the gastronomic tradition of the city, through a uniquely designed small-group, walking food and wine tour of the lesser known places to tourists. With at least 13 tastings from well-known restaurants and bars to the locals, between sipping some glasses of wonderful local wines, and trying some of the best restaurants in Venice with the guidance of your expert foodie, you will also get to hear about its unique histories of what makes Venice a truly wonderful place.

Venice Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class with wine by Cooking Italy (opens in a new tab)

1,699 3 h

Take a break from sightseeing and embrace the richness of Italian cuisine with this pasta and tiramisu cooking class. Learn authentic recipes in a locally beloved Venice restaurant as you sip on wine. Learn how to make authentic Italian pasta from scratch including ravioli with spinach and ricotta, discover the art of Tiramisu making and taste your creations while receiving top ups on your fine wine.

Eat Drink Repeat Venice Food Tour with 10 Tastings and 6 Wines (opens in a new tab)

1,222 2 h 30 min – 3 h

Sip wine where Ernest Hemingway once did and take a seat in one of the legendary Venice restaurants he loved, where he is believed to have spent time writing. Then follow Venice’s wine story from one glass to the next, visiting 6 famous bars and restaurants frequented by Venetians, each chosen for its character, history and exceptional regional wines. And there’s plenty to discover in those glasses. Few regions of Italy can match the extraordinary winemaking diversity of Veneto : what makes its wines so special? As you taste, uncover why not all Prosecco is created equal for example, and how the region’s distinctive terraced landscapes, and centuries-old winemaking traditions influence what ultimately ends up in your glass. During this tour, you will also taste exclusive wines rarely found commercially, including bottles produced especially for select bars and restaurants, while discovering the unique stories behind them. 13+ food tastings and 6 wines—you’ll leave full and well wined.

A Sparkling Day in the Prosecco Hills from Venice (opens in a new tab)

595 7 h

Explore the Prosecco Hills with us, Giulia and Carlo. Join the first and best reviewed tour of the Prosecco Hills area, visiting two friendly wineries with delicious wine tastings and our family-owned restaurant, for a great gourmet experience and memories of a lifetime! We are a small local and very qualified tour operator with more than 10 years of experience in the travel industry, we are based on the UNESCO Prosecco Hills and know every corner of the Veneto Region. We deeply love our land and its people!

Venetian Secrets 3 course Cooking Class and Unlimited Prosecco (opens in a new tab)

319 2 h 30 min

Led by an established local chef, this hands-on class is designed for travelers who want more than just a meal . It is for those who want an authentic, unforgettable experience. Highlights of the cooking class: No watching from the sidelines. You’ll roll, stir, and make your own dish Unlimited Prosecco: Sip as you laugh and dine Three delicious courses : Make fresh pasta from scratch and enjoy it with our famous sauce, a seasonal appetizer, and the iconic tiramisu. Authentic recipes :Learn Venetian techniques and dishes passed down through generations. Take-home skills & recipes : Impress friends back home with your new Italian cooking skills!

Free cancellation

Venice Bacaro Food Tour: Eat and Drink like a Venetian (opens in a new tab)

1,507 3 h 30 min

Discover Venice through its flavors on our Venice Food Tour, a journey through the winding canals and historic streets of one of Italy’s most enchanting cities. Taste the dishes locals love, from traditional Venetian specialties like cicchetti, fresh seafood, and local cheeses to authentic recipes, perfectly paired with Venetian wines and spritzes. Each stop is carefully chosen to introduce you to genuine Italian culinary traditions and the best local producers. Your guide is a passionate local Foodie, a friendly expert who shares insider knowledge, explains each tasting, and brings to life the history and culture behind every bite. Do Eat Better Experience tours combine high-quality gastronomy with an immersive cultural walk, offering a true taste of Venetian life. To ensure a personal and authentic experience, we welcome only small groups, so every guest receives full attention. Please note: the tour runs in English and Italian; other languages are available upon request.

Venice Like a Local: Food, Wine & Spritz Tour with Traghetto Ride (opens in a new tab)

2,283 2 h 30 min

Experience Venice Like a Local Sip regional wines, savor authentic cicchetti, and cross the Grand Canal on a traditional traghetto gondola. Explore Rialto’s vibrant heart and uncover the secrets of Italy’s aperitivo culture — vino in hand. Small group, big flavor.

Venice: Hands-On Pasta & Gelato Class with Wine by St Mark's (opens in a new tab)

119 3 h

- Learn how to make pasta from scratch with the help of a professional chef - Discover the secrets of authentic Italian sauce-making - Sample Tuscan wines - Continue your culinary adventure with an educational gelato-making class. Watch the process unfold and taste! - Enjoy a convivial Italian atmosphere as you share stories and laughter - A recipe booklet in English is available upon request, so you can recreate both the pasta and the gelato at home.

Market Tour and Cooking Class with a Local Venetian Chef (opens in a new tab)

362 4 h

We will discover the historic Rialto market in a small group of people. We will choose the best seasonal ingredients to prepare an authentic 3-course meal (2 course for the evening class) in a fully equipped kitchen of a typical Venetian house. You will taste an original aperitif and an excellent local wine.

Venice Street Food Tour with Local Guide with Local Food Market Visit (opens in a new tab)

1,078 2 h 30 min

Taste delicious specialties and visit the highlights of the city on waters while you walk from one stop to another. This 2.5 hour small group tour is led by a local top-rated guide. Explore Rialto Market, beautiful squares and magnificent churches.  See Basilica dei Frari (outside), Campo Santa Margherita, San Polo , the Grand Canal, and savor authentic Venitian food such as different kinds of cicchetti (local appetizers), cheese, buranelli, dessert and much more! You will also get precious suggestions from your guide on how to spend best your holiday in the city. Our local guide will take you to taste the best of the street food scene of Venice while you learn fun facts and curiosities about the local life. The tour will start and finish in central Venice. It will all be by walking, since there are no cars in the city. You will be crossing several bridges on the canals so wear comfortable shoes.

From Venice: Prosecco Wine Region Tour with 2 Tastings (opens in a new tab)

398 6 h

Meet your Prosecco wine expert in Venice and start this relaxing experience in the countryside. Along the way you'll see local Prosecco grapes, luxuriant and fascinating vineyards and the beautiful hills that are part of the UNESCO patrimony. Enter the Prosecco valley and reach the first traditional winery. Here, the winemaker will tell you about the story of the family-run production and, during a tasting session, you'll discover the fresh and elegant flavors of this wine. To complete the experience, you'll also enjoy a light lunch with typical and seasonal products of the area. After taking some beautiful pictures of the hills and vineyards you will depart to see the second winery where you will meet the producer who will tell you about the Charmat method to create the Prosecco and learn about the history of this famous and fruity wine. After the visit, enjoy a second wine tasting session and compare the aromas of the wines.

Authentic Venice Home Cooking Class: 3-Course Meal & Wine (opens in a new tab)

402 3 h 30 min

Step away from the tourist crowds and into a real Venetian home for an authentic 3-hour culinary journey! This intimate home-cooking experience invites you to live, cook, and eat like a true local. Depending on the time of day, you will be welcomed into a private home kitchen in either the historic Cannaregio district (morning classes) or the picturesque island of Giudecca (evening classes)—two of Venice's most authentic neighborhoods. Guided by a passionate local chef, you will roll up your sleeves and learn to prepare a traditional 3-course feast from scratch. You'll master handmade "Pasta Fresca," a delicious seasonal vegetable main course, and the ultimate Italian dessert, Tiramisù. After the cooking workshop, gather around the table with your hosts and group to enjoy the fruits of your labor, paired with excellent local wines. Perfect for families, friends, and food lovers craving a genuine, off-the-beaten-path connection with Venice.

Venice Food Tasting Tour and 30 minute Gondola Ride (opens in a new tab)

13 2 h – 2 h 30 min

Why choose between Venice’s incredible food and its most iconic experience when you can have both? Taste 10 delicious cicchetti, discover the stories and traditions behind every bite, and enjoy enough food for lunch or dinner. Then experience Venice throught its most magical perspective: a full 30-minute shared gondola ride through its iconic canals. Come hungry and leave having experienced Venice from both sides : through its food, its traditions and its famous canals.

Eating Venice Small Group Food & Drinks Tour (opens in a new tab)

1,345 3 h 30 min

Cruise through Venice’s culinary heart with a food tour in Cannaregio and explore its hidden gems, like the historic Jewish Ghetto. Experience a progressive lunch or dinner that takes you through the diverse styles of Venetian cuisine. Venice is so much more than beautiful canals: escape the crowded tourist spots and wonder through quieter alleys, where the true essence of Venetian life unfolds, cicchetti and all. As you savor each dish and drink, uncover the centuries-old influences that have crafted the distinct flavors of Venice.

Venice Food Tour with 6+ Tastings with Cicchetti, Spritz & More (opens in a new tab)

343 3 h 30 min

Experience Venice like a local with our immersive food tour through the city’s charming cannaregio and bacari wine bars. Guided by Venetians, you’ll taste 6+ authentic dishes that reveal the city’s rich culinary traditions. Savor a traditional Venetian Pizzetta., indulge in a variety of cicchetti including the must-try baccalà mantecato, and enjoy a tender Venetian meatball paired with a glass of wine. Sample a hearty Venetian pasta dish, and finish with a luscious tiramisù. Along the way, uncover hidden corners, hear stories of Venice’s history and culture, and enjoy our exclusive Secret Dish. More than just a meal, this tour is your gateway into the flavors, traditions, and local life of Venice.

Exclusive Prosecco Wine Tour - from Venice (opens in a new tab)

220 6 h

Enjoy an exclusive small-group Prosecco wine tour from Venice, hosted by Riccardo a certified sommelier. This full-day experience is designed for travelers who want a deeper understanding of Prosecco through visits to two boutique, family-run wineries. Travel into the scenic Prosecco hills and explore vineyards and cellars while learning how Prosecco is made, from grape harvesting to fermentation. Each tasting is professionally guided and focuses on quality, terroir, and local traditions rather than rushed sampling. At the wineries, enjoy tastings of carefully selected Prosecco styles paired with a light lunch of local cheese and salami (vegetarian options available). You’ll also have the opportunity to purchase bottles directly from the producers. Limited to a maximum of 7 guests, this shared tour offers a relaxed, premium experience with personal interaction, ideal for wine lovers seeking authenticity, depth, and a slower pace.

Venice Sunset by Typical Venetian Boat with Prosecco (opens in a new tab)

556 1 h 45 min

Discover Venice from the water on the lagoon's original sunset cruise, operating for over 20 years. Avoid generic modern motorboats and step aboard "El Sultan," a historically restored wooden Venetian Bragozzo. What sets this journey apart is our exclusive route through the spectacular Bacino di San Marco, widely considered one of the most beautiful views in the world. Watching the sunset transform the Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Campanile into a golden masterpiece from the water is unforgettable. As the pioneers who created this tour, we know exactly how to catch the absolute best light of the day. Led by born-and-raised local captains, this intimate cruise is limited to just 11 guests to ensure a romantic atmosphere. As the sun dips below the horizon, you will enjoy a relaxed toast with chilled, high-quality Prosecco flowing throughout the cruise. Choose the authentic tradition that travelers celebrate as an experience that surpasses a gondola.

Venice Legends Tour: Ghosts, Crimes, Dark Stories & Spritz (opens in a new tab)

65 1 h 30 min

Your journey begins near the entrance of the historic Jewish Ghetto. As twilight settles over the canals, your guide will lead you through its quiet squares and narrow passageways, sharing chilling tales of persecution, tragic deaths, unsolved crimes, and spirits said to linger after dark. Wandering along dimly lit canals and hidden alleyways, you’ll uncover a side of Venice few visitors ever experience — atmospheric, silent, and hauntingly beautiful. Midway through the tour, you’ll pause at a traditional Venetian locanda for a well-deserved break. Here, you’ll enjoy a classic Venetian Spritz paired with two authentic cicchetti, the beloved local small bites traditionally savored during aperitivo hour. This tasting offers a delightful contrast to the eerie stories — and a chance to immerse yourself in Venetian culinary culture like a true local. The experience concludes in the district, leaving you with a spine-tingling new perspective on Venice’s hidden and mysterious past.

Sant’Erasmo Bike Tour in Venice’s Green Island (opens in a new tab)

19 4 h

Let's bike through the "Orto di Venezia" (Venice's "vegetable garden"), through artichokes fields and farms, admiring the Venice skyline from a very unusual view and tasting the unique honey produced only on this island. Bike along the island banks and fields and enjoy a rare view of Venice from an unusual spot. Experience the unique natural beauty of the island, appreciating the relaxed and traditional lifestyle of its few inhabitants. In fact, although being the largest island of the lagoon, Sant’Erasmo is populated by only 700 people, the majority of whom farm their own lands producing amazing fruits and vegetables. One of most interesting crops is the typical purple-hued artichokes, a slow food ® presidium “Carciofo Violetto di Sant'Erasmo”. Another typical activity in the island is beekeeping: bees enjoy the amazing variety of flowers growing on the salty soil, and they produce a unique kind of honey which you will be able to taste. While biking you will appreciate the variety of crops grown by local farmers as well as beautiful wild landscapes while spotting the belfries of Venice from afar.

Venice Evening Food Tour: Bites, Drinks & Sit-Down Dinner (opens in a new tab)

174 2 h 30 min

Get ready for an unforgettable evening in the lively Cannaregio district, where you’ll experience the true Venetian way of life through incredible food, wine, and local charm. Your expert guide will lead you to 4 of the best eateries, letting you taste your way through Venice’s culinary gems. Start with classic meat based cicchetti paired with a refreshing Venetian Spritz. Continue to taste more fish themed cicchetti, along with a glass of traditional 'ombra' wine. Next, savor a sit-down meal with your choice of squid ink pasta, baccalà with polenta, or parmigiana. To finish, treat yourself to authentic gelato from a local artisanal gelateria. While wandering through the charming streets of Cannaregio, your guide will share insider tips on the best bars and eateries in Venice. Limited to a semi private group for a more personal experience.

Free cancellation