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Private Food, Wine & Gondola Tour

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Classic Venice Experience

What better way to explore Venice than through its flavors and waterways on a private guided tour that includes authentic food tastings, local wine, and a classic gondola ride.

​Along the way, you’ll enjoy traditional bacari, sample regional specialties, and experience Venice from the water.

Food, Wine & Gondola Tour Overview

Multiple curated food stops with tastings included.

 Visit traditional Venetian bacari (wine bars)

 Cicchetti tastings (local small plates)

 Guided walk through local neighborhoods

 Gondola experience

 Approx Time: 4–5 hours

What’s Included?

Private licensed Venice guide throughout

 All food tastings at selected venues

 Local wine tastings at traditional bacari

 Private gondolier for the ride (approx. 30 minutes)

 Carefully curated stops at authentic local establishments

 Seamless coordination and flexible pacing

Food, Wine & Gondola Tour Itinerary

Depending on where your accommodation is located, you can meet your guide in either San Polo, Cannaregio, or Dorsoduro, where they will introduce the traditions of Venetian cuisine and the concept of cicchetti.

​Bacaro Experience: Cicchetti & Venetian Wine

Aperol Spritz with Venetian cicchetti snacks overlooking a canal in Venice, Italy
Venice, Italy

Begin with a series of stops at traditional bacari, small local wine bars that are central to Venetian food culture.

​At each stop, you’ll sample a selection of cicchetti, from fresh seafood and seasonal ingredients to cured meats and regional cheeses, paired with local wines served in the traditional “ombra” style.

Neighborhood Walk: Local Venice Between Stops

Between tastings, enjoy a guided walk through quieter streets and canals.

​Pass through hidden squares, local markets, and residential areas where your guide will highlight the rhythm of daily life and how Venetians experience the city beyond its main landmarks.

​This part of the tour connects the culinary experience with a deeper understanding of Venice itself.

​Private Gondola Ride: Venice from the Water

Gondolier rowing on the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy, with historic Venetian architecture in summer
Venice, Italy

A highlight of the experience is your private gondola ride through Venice’s canals.

​Board your gondola for a 30-minute journey through quieter waterways, a traditional and unmissable experience on any visit to Venice.

​Following your gondola ride, conclude with a final stop at a wine bar or café.

​The tour concludes in a central location near your final stop, with your guide happy to recommend further dining or evening plans.

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Book Your Food, Wine & Gondola Tour

Experience Venice through its food, wine, and waterways with a private guided tour designed around authenticity and local insight.

​Contact us to reserve your tour or request a bespoke version tailored to your tastes.

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