Food, Wine & Nightlife in Venice

Old Taverns and Rialto Market Food Adventure (come hungry!) (opens in a new tab)

34 3 h

We offer a unique chance to discover some of the oldest eateries of Venice: old taverns, family-run enterprises and traditional hidden restaurants hung out by Venetians. You will explore the area of Rialto and its shady alleys with a local tour guide sharing insights on Venetian food and culture. We have selected 5 top-quality food spots for the most passionate and curious foodies. All food and wines served on this tour are produced in Veneto region. Have you ever thought of sipping some wine in a five-hundred-year-old tavern? Do you want to taste some local pasta with fish in a hundred-year-old restaurant? we will make it happen! This and much more will happen on a relaxing 3/3.5 small-group culinary adventure. The tour starts with the typical Venetian working class' breakfast in the heart of Rialto market (closed on Mondays)and end with a fine regional desserts: the tiramisu! Along the way you will try 8+ local dishes! Read more about food and wine in the "Additional information".

Rialto Market Tour & Cooking Class in Historic Venetian Venue (opens in a new tab)

4 3 h 30 min

Immerse yourself in a unforgettable culinary adventure in Venice. This enriching experience begins with a visit to the iconic Rialto Market, renowned for its vibrant atmosphere and an abundance of fresh, seasonal ingredients. Here, you'll explore stalls brimming with colorful produce and freshly caught seafood, learning how to select the best ingredients. Following the market tour, you'll make your way to an historic local home. In this elegant setting, you'll step into a well-equipped kitchen where expert chef will guide you through a hands-on cooking class. This is not just a demonstration; you'll be actively involved in the preparation of two authentic recipes: fresh pasta and a delectable dessert. Once the cooking is complete, the experience continues with a delightful tasting session. You'll have the opportunity to savor the fruits of your labor in a convivial atmosphere.

Small Group Venice Street Food & Sightseeing Tour with a Local (opens in a new tab)

3 2 h 30 min

Be welcomed by your professional local guide in Campo San Bartolo and get ready to start an amazing journey through the taste and the smells of the Venetian culinary tradition. Visit the typical baccari, try many and different cicchetti, local cheese, the bunarelli, and don’t forget to save room for the dessert! While enjoying the pleasant walk, you will also pass by the Basilica dei Frari, Campo Santa Margherita, San Polo, cross the Grand Canal and end your tour by the Rialto Market. This is the perfect experience to get acquainted to Venice, so take advantage of your live guide to ask for tips and info about the magnificent city on the Lagoon. Lactose- and gluten-free options are also available. Please, inform us at time of booking about your food allergies and restrictions.

Brunetti's Venice: A Culinary Journey Through Leon's Mysteries (opens in a new tab)

72 2 h 30 min

Explore Venice through the mysteries and flavors of Donna Leon's Commissario Brunetti series. This unique food tour takes you to hidden gems of the city, offering authentic Venetian cuisine while uncovering iconic locations from the books. Visit traditional Venetian eateries and savor dishes like cicchetti, fresh seafood, and local pastries. As you walk through winding streets and canals, discover key locations from the novels, such as bustling markets, hidden squares, and cozy trattorias. Your guide, an expert in both Venetian food and literature, will share fascinating stories about the series and the real-life inspirations behind the settings. Perfect for fans of the books and food lovers alike, this tour offers a new way to experience Venice through the eyes of Commissario Brunetti. Immerse yourself in the flavors, history, and mysteries of the city on this unforgettable culinary adventure.

Small Group Venice Street Food Tour with Expert Local Guide (opens in a new tab)

1 2 h 30 min

This 2.5 hour small group tour will let you discover and savor the most important city delights as tramezzini, cicchetti, cheese, buranelli, gelato (ice cream) and much more. With an expert local guide you will explore the most famous sites of the city of Bridges, starting from Campo San Salvador, which took is name from San salvador Church just in the middle of it, then Campo Santa Margherita, to finish with Rialto Market where you can loose yourself among the smells of fresh products that you can not help but taste. In particular Rialto is famous for its Fresh Fish market , that even though it is present on the pages of many travel guides and therefore very well known among tourists, it has not lost its traditional simplicity A pleasure for the eyes and for the mouth!

Venice Carnival & Casanova: Secrets, Scandals and Hidden Stories (opens in a new tab)

1 2 h

Our entertaining Carnival tour starts by following Giacomo Casanova's footsteps, taking you back to the Venice Carnival of the XVIII century. On this informative and fun walking tour, our masked guide will acquaint you with the story of Venice Carnival, then and now; learn about the history of masks, once used to hide the person's identity, and how they are made. Casanova was a great lover and adventurer, extremely extravagant. A completely different narrated walking tour filled with desire and passion, pleasure and entertainment.

Tiramisu Cooking Class & Brunch in Venice – Make, Eat, and Enjoy! (opens in a new tab)

1 1 h

Escape the crowds and discover the authentic flavors of Venice inside a welcoming local home. This intimate Brunch & Tiramisu Making Experience combines Italian hospitality, homemade food, and traditional recipes in a relaxed and convivial atmosphere.

3 Hour Cooking Class: Homemade Pasta and Tiramisu in Venice (opens in a new tab)

7 3 h

I'll show you all the secrets to making perfect fresh pasta, from preparing the dough to making the different shapes of pasta. We will learn together how to prepare Tiramisu, the most famous desert in the world, following the traditional recipe. At the end of the lesson, we will sit down together at the table to enjoy the fruits of our work, accompanied by a bottle of wine. My home, located in the heart of Venice, is welcoming and full of history. I can't wait to share my passion for cooking with you!

Venetian food stories: a private culinary tour (opens in a new tab)

28 2 h

Have a unique Aperitivo time, the best part of every Venetian’s day. Check the "Bacaroes", the venetian wine bars while sipping some local drinks and enjoying some mouthwatering ‘cicchetti’ bites in several taverns and pubs that only locals know! Raise a glass during Venice’s treasured cocktail hour on this food and wine tour that takes you away from the crowds and tourist traps to wine bars where locals go. Sample a classic Aperol spritz or the genuine other venetian variations with the Venetian small bites known as ‘cicchetti’ while chatting with a foodie guide. Drink after drink and hopping from one bar to the other, you will discover some hidden gems of the city in the off the beaten path spots.

Free cancellation

Exclusive Luxury Experience in the Prosecco Hills (opens in a new tab)

8 h

Explore the Prosecco Hills with us, Giulia and Carlo from Yellowboot.it. Join the first and best reviewed tour of the Prosecco Hills area in a private and unique way, enjoying the real Italian Dolce Vita with a unique experience filled with quality, tradition, taste and gourmet food and wine! 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!

Free cancellation

Half Day Prosecco and Cheese Tasting from Venice (opens in a new tab)

6 5 h

You will discover that wine and cheese are a great match by experiencing Italy’s finest Prosecco made in the DOCG wine district and very delicious cheeses produced by family-run farms. An expert guide will reveal all the secrets of prosecco and cheese explaining how to pair cheese with wine.

Private Prosecco, Hilltowns & Palladian Villa Tour from Venice (opens in a new tab)

221 9 h

Enjoy a relaxing day in the beautiful hills of the Veneto, visiting the hilltowns of Asolo and Bassano del Grappa, and drive through the land of Prosecco Wine, a Unesco Heritage site, stopping at a prestigious winery set in beautiful location. You'll stroll around enchanting hill towns, visit a Renaissance country Villa designed by Palladio and savor the cuisine and wines of the Veneto region in company of your english and expert driver-tour escort!

Free cancellation

Rialto Market & Seafood Cooking Class in Murano (opens in a new tab)

19 3 h

Don't just sit in a restaurant but be a true Venetian! Let's pick the best fresh fish at the Rialto market, cross the Canal Grande on a gondola and hurry up heading home. Be your own chef at my place in a state of the art kitchen overlooking the canal. Become a venetian! Fish tastes better when it is fresh, seasonal and local, especially if you personally buy it and cook it at home with the tips of a local guy!

Private Tour of the Vineyards in Verona with Wine Tasting (opens in a new tab)

1 10 h – 11 h

Could you Really Miss the Chance to Experience Verona and Valpolicella in One Tour? Have you ever dreamed of combining history, legends and nature? This tour will take you into the heart of Verona, among the Roman secrets, medieval squares and love stories of Juliet, to the vineyards of Valpolicella, where you can ride among historic vineyards. Did you know that Verona was the crossroads of gladiators, merchants and poets? You will admire the Porta dei Borsari, where duties were collected, and Piazza delle Erbe, an ancient Roman forum. Are you curious to discover the mysteries of medieval churches, such as the Duomo, and the legends related to Cangrande della Scala, the famous leader who made the city great? And then, imagine riding through the hills of Valpolicella, exploring the vineyards and tasting unique wines. Each step will take you to live different eras, immersed in breathtaking views and timeless traditions. Do not miss this journey through history and flavors: book now and live a unique experience!

Free cancellation

Giorgione, Palladio, Venetian Renaissance painting & architecture, wine tasting (opens in a new tab)

8 h – 9 h

Full day tour to visit the medieval town place of birth of Giorgione, the medieval village of Asolo, villa Emo masterpiece of Andrea Palladio, and a wine region along the foothills of the Venetian Prealps known for international and Prosecco vines.

Ferrari vip day from Venice with Test drive (opens in a new tab)

1 9 h

Experience a full day immersed in Ferrari legend. This incredible tour will take you on a Ferrari day. Our driver will pick you up from Venice and take you to the Ferrari Museum in Maranello, where you will have the opportunity to relive the history of the Prancing Horse and give it a try at the simulator After the visit you can take a 10-minute test drive in a real Ferrari on the road and experience the thrill of driving a Ferrari*. Afterwards you will enjoy a comfortable guided tour of the Ferrari Citadel where the guide will share information about the factory, the history of the Fiorano racetrack and the whole Ferrari Citadel, which still retains the original factory front door**. Afterwards you will relax in the famous restaurant Il Cavallino di Bottura****. **Panoramic tour not accessible under 3 years. ****If Cavallino restaurant is not available, lunch will be offered at another local restaurant with a menu of equal or greater value.

Free cancellation

Amarone Wine Tour (all-inclusive full day with lunch and expert wine guide) (opens in a new tab)

11 8 h

This is an all-inclusive day tour in the prestigious Amarone / Valpolicella Hills and includes • round trip transportation by comfortable van or minivan with AC • 2 boutique winery visits & 2 guided wine tastings • 2 guided wine tastings of the many Valpolicella varieties including Amarone • Light lunch in wine country with local specialties in an authentic trattoria • Expert English-speaking sommelier as your guide

Verona art city, Valpolicella wine tasting full day private tour (opens in a new tab)

1 8 h – 9 h

Full day excursion to visit Verona the town of Romeo and Juliet, and to taste the wines of the Valpolicella area including one of the most important Italian wine: the Amarone. Private tour with professional english speaking driver.

Gourmet Casanova Lunch near St. Mark’s Square (opens in a new tab)

12 1 h

Enjoy a refined light lunch in the heart of Venice, with a choice between a fish or meat menu, each including two carefully prepared courses. Inspired by traditional Italian flavors, this experience combines quality and efficiency, making it ideal for a satisfying yet quick break. Water, bread, and coffee are included, offering a complete and well-balanced meal. Set in a cozy setting in the central San Marco area, this experience is perfectly located for those exploring the city. It’s an ideal stop between activities, allowing you to relax and enjoy an authentic atmosphere just steps away from Venice’s main attractions, yet away from the busiest crowds.

Rialto Food Tour With View (opens in a new tab)

12 2 h 30 min

You are going to jump into the local culture by having stops in typical bacari (Venetian wine bars) trying dishes like sarde in saor, baccalà and other specialties. You will be given a glass of wine to accompany your bites. The food tour goes through touristy places like the Rialto bridge and less visited areas shuch as Campo Santa Maria dei Miracoli. At the end of this tour you will feel a bit more Venetian and your belly will be full.

Free cancellation