Top Venice Food & Drink

There’s much more to Italian food than pizza and pasta, and this Venice tasting tour offers a delicious introduction to Venetian cuisine. Get an insider’s perspective on where to drink and dine in the city, and sample an array of local specialties including fresh seafood, homemade gelato, traditional Venetian cookies, and regional wines.

Learn insider secrets of Italian cuisine with a cooking class in a Venetian home, located in the bustling Polo Quarter of Venice. Choose between a lunch and dinner class and get hands-on experience creating traditional Italian dishes with guidance from a passionate chef. Enjoy the meal you've made, complete with wine.

Eat and drink your way through one of Venice’s most distinctive neighborhoods on a walking food tour through the Cannaregio district, also known as the former Jewish ghetto. Learn about the area’s rich history and culture from a local guide as you stroll through its narrow winding streets, stopping to sample some of the best and most authentic delicacies around, from traditional kosher dishes and wine to creamy risotto and fresh-baked goods. Buon appetito!

Venice is more than an open-air museum, it’s also a world-renowned gastronomy hub. Discover the full-flavored wines of Veneto during this insider’s wine crawl, which features six different labels in six different bars or restaurants. Enjoy tasty food pairings along the way from fresh regional ingredients, as you learn how to eat—and more importantly, drink—like a true Venetian local.

As a visitor to an unfamiliar city, it can be difficult to get close to local culture. This tour offers the rare opportunity to do exactly that by having a cooking lesson from a professional chef in her Venetian home .

The Prosecco wine tour offers a unique experience combining an unforgettable immersion in charming villages and scenic vineyard with a guided visit to the best selection of wineries where family traditions create fine Prosecco wine with DOCG status, the best Italian bubbly tasted straight from the source. The Tour is designed in order to meet the special needs of modern green culture focused on healthy food, wine and enjoyment of the environment where uninterrupted rows of vineyards, small medieval villages characterize the road that stretches from Conegliano to Valdobbiadene. During the tour you will enjoy some excellent glasses of wine with a wide array ranging from brut, extra dry, dry to vintage and rosè visiting also the famous Osteria senz’Oste with its wonderful view. The wine tasting includes a visit and tasting in two wineries and a light lunch made of tasty plates of typical cheese, salami and other local food from the Venetian tradition. Minimum 2 participants.

Enjoy a real taste of Venice on a tantalizing lunchtime tour of the Rialto Market and discover the city’s impressive culinary credentials. Follow your guide on a tour of Venice’s foodie hotspots, browse the fresh produce at the city’s famous markets, and tuck into traditional cicchetti (Venetian tapas) at a local inn. Finally, sample fine regional wines and prosecco at the city’s legendary Bacari bars, then leave armed with plenty of recommendations for where to shop and dine in the city.

Travel by private vehicle from Venice into the scenic Prosecco Hills for a special day of wine tasting. You’ll learn all about Prosecco wine making and sample high-quality sparkling wine at two establishments. In between, visit your guide’s family-run osteria for a typical 4-course lunch with recipes passed down from “Nonna” and delicious homemade desserts.This full-day tour holds a limit of eight passengers to ensure an intimate experience.

Taste your way through the canal city on a street food tour of Venice. Walk through gorgeous squares, see impressive churches, and visit the bustling Rialto Market. See Campo Santa Margherita, the Grand Canal, Basilica dei Frari, San Polo, and much more. Savor Venetian specialties like cicchetti, buranelli, tramezzini, and tiramisu.

Explore Venice without the hassle of researching or planning on a food tour with multiple food and alcoholic beverage tastings, from fresh mozzarella to prosecco. Booking a private tour ensures the full attention of your guide, who provides little-known facts about Venice’s history and robust food scene as well as recommendations for the duration of your visit. A range of departure times is available for your convenience.

Head outside Venice and into the countryside of the Veneto region on this tour that introduces you to prosecco—Italian sparkling wine. Learn about the production process of prosecco at a local winery and enjoy guided tastings. You also indulge in a light lunch made of local products before heading back to Venice.

Beat the crowds at the Hard Rock Cafe in Venice for a rock ‘n’ roll night out complete with stunning canal views. Skip the long line when you arrive and head straight to your table. Enjoy classic American fare surrounded by memorabilia from all your favorite musicians, and customize your experience with your choice of a 2- or 3-course meal.

Escape to the beautiful winemaking valley of Valpolicella on this small-group tour from Venice. Drive through rolling vineyards and stop in at a winery to taste a selection of distinctive regional wines. See an altar that dates back to the 8th century at the Church of San Giorgio, and enjoy leisure time to wander the streets of Verona — a town made famous as the setting of Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo and Juliet.’ Group numbers are limited to eight people to ensure a personalized experience.

Benefit from personalized attention and a flexible itinerary on this private tour focused on the Italian traditions of aperitivo and cicchetti. With a guide by your side providing culinary history, sip some wine and prosecco, accompanied by light snacks. Your guide tailors their bar selections and commentary to your tastes, and you have plenty of time to ask questions.

If you’ve always wanted to learn to make specialty desserts, there’s no better time to learn than now. Take this Withlocals tiramisu virtual cooking class live from Venice, and participate in an interactive option that’s far more fun than reading out of a cookbook. A couple from Venice will show you step by step how to make this traditional coffee-flavored Italian dessert right from your own kitchen.

Foodies and wine fans—this is the tour for you! Visit the foothills of the Alps, between Valdobbiadene and Conegliano, and learn about the secrets of Prosecco wine production. Travel with ease between sites in a comfortable minivan, and go on a winery tour where you’ll try four different types of Prosecco, as well as cheese and cold cuts.

Combine sightseeing with wine tasting on this small-group walking tour of Venice. Visit some of the canal city's most famous wine bars to sample local wines and spirits with assorted appetizers. Between wine bars, see attractions like the San Francesco della Vigna cloisters, Arsenale, and the art of San Zaccaria.

Explore Venice's lesser-known gems on this walking tour. Led by a guide, stroll through the stalls of fresh produce at the Rialto Market, stopping at an osteria for a glass of wine and a few cicchetti (Venetian snacks). The head to the historic San Polo and Cannareggio districts, and cross over the Grand Canal on a gondola ride.

Skip the tourist trap restaurants and experience authentic food culture in the heart of Venice. This small-group tour combines eating with sightseeing by taking you to the Rialto Market to sample small bites, as well as local wine and prosecco, then visiting some of the city's top attractions.

Get a taste for the hill towns near Venice with this small-group tour of Veneto. Wander the charming medieval streets and gardens of Asolo and Bassano del Grappa, and visit the well-preserved Villa Barbaro, designed by the famous Renaissance architect Palladio. Savor Veneto cuisine at a local restaurant (lunch not included in the tour price), and toast your trip with a bubbly glass of prosecco at a vineyard tasting. Numbers are limited to 8 people to ensure an intimate, personalized experience.

Join Venetian-born host Lorenzo with a glass of cold Prosecco in hand for a 3-hour pasta cooking class and Italian dinner, paired with great music and a fun atmosphere. • Learn how to make fresh pasta, then sit down to enjoy a 3-course meal • White wine and Prosecco are included • Cooking class and communal dinner for up to 50 people • Lorenzo was born in Venice and has lived there his whole life

Take a deep dive into Italy’s most beloved bubbly and the area where it’s produced with this Prosecco wine tour. Depart from Venice and take in the gorgeous countryside on your way to a family-run winery that produces prestigious DOCG Prosecco. Enjoy a guided tour through the vineyards and cellars and learn about this sparkling wine’s production and history, and then relax over a tasting paired with traditional cheeses and charcuterie.

This spectacular wine tour will take you the land know for its Prosecco production—the province of Treviso. You’ll have the ultimate carefree day with Venice hotel pickup and drop-off included. Travel with ease between wineries in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle. You’ll get a behind-the-scenes glimpse inside cellars where you’ll learn all the stages of Prosecco making. Visit three different wineries in a day, and enjoy multiple wine tastings along the way.

Immerse yourself in wine country on this full day tour from Venice. Ride with your private guide to two wineries about an hour outside of town, where you can walk among the grape vines, learn about local processing methods and growing techniques, and of course, sample the wines. You will also visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site Villa Barbaro.

Learn what sets in Venetian cuisine apart from the rest of Italy on an indulgent food and wine walking tour in Venice. Drink prosecco for breakfast, discover the beloved small bites known as ‘cicchetti,’ hunt down the best gelato in town, and pop into some of the island's best ‘bacari,’ or wine bars, on a sensory journey led by a foodie guide. Round out delicious tastings with a hearty pasta lunch and a short gondola ride across the Grand Canal for an authentic Venetian experience.

Learn the tips and tricks of authentic Venetian cooking with this culinary experience led a chef instructor. Shop for fresh, seasonal produce at the bustling Rialto market, and then head to a private kitchen in a historic ‘palazzo’ for a small-group lesson in regional cooking techniques. Help prepare a gourmet, multicourse menu, and then sit down among a small group of new friends to enjoy the homemade feast with wine.

Escape the crowds in Venice and discover some of the city’s delicious typical foods on an evening food and walking tour. Head to the Dorsoduro district, known to locals for its great bacaris (old bars) and tasty selection of ‘cicchetti’—appetizers that often feature fresh fish. Sample several small dishes accompanied by a glass of wine, and learn about the culture and history of Venice along the way.

When in Venice, taste something truly different with this private island wine tour. Cruise across the Venetian Lagoon to the seldom-visited islands of Sant’Erasmo and Mazzorbo, where ancient vineyards and the cool, salty climate produce distinctive wines. Taste these unique varietals among historic fruit orchards and vegetable gardens while learning about the long history of winemaking in the Venetian Republic.

Learn the secret to making great pasta during a private cooking class in Venice, taught by a “cesarina,” or home cook. Follow three regional recipes and discover tricks of the trade. Each participant is equipped with utensils and ingredients at a personal workstation during the 3-hour lesson. You’ll prepare authentic Italian pastas, then taste each delicious dish, accompanied by a selection of local wine. 

Taste the flavors of Venice with this gourmet four-course dinner complete with wine pairings! Settle in at a top-rated restaurant in the heart of Venice and relax among a romantic atmosphere. Start your meal off with a local aperitif, and then savor four expertly prepared courses that highlight the unique flavors of Venetian cuisine. A professional sommelier will be on hand to guide you through the wine list featuring Veneto varietals and help you choose pairings to complement each course.

Eat your way through the back streets of Venice with this private bacaro food tour. Visit traditional Venetian wine bars, known as 'bacari,' for finger food and wine. Get insider tips on seeing Venice like a real Venetian does.

Discover the wines of Italy’s Veneto region during a tasting in an enoteca in Venice. Meet your local expert at the wine bar and learn about the long winemaking history of Veneto, which dates back to the Roman Empire. Taste several different Veneto varietals served with house-made appetizers as you enjoy the social atmosphere of this small-group tour.

Discover the secrets of homestyle Italian cooking during this half-day culinary experience in Venice. Meet at Rialto Market to shop like a local for fresh, seasonal ingredients with the help of a professional chef. Then, learn how to prepare authentic regional dishes with a cooking lesson inside a historic Venetian palazzo. Get tips on food and wine pairing from a sommelier, and savor your homemade feast along with excellent Italian wines.

Go for a sightseeing tour of Venice, and discover the city’s local culinary culture, too—this two-in-one tour provides an enviable way to explore. Meet your guide in the morning at the Church of San Salvador, and set off on foot. You’ll discover major landmarks like the Rialto Bridge, Campo San Polo, and Basilica dei Frari. You’ll also drop by Venice’s authentic bacari to nibble cicchetti (street food snacks), soak up the atmosphere, and even enjoy a beverage or two, if preferred (own expense).

Enjoy a multi-course Venetian meal in the palace home of your chef host. Taste regional delicacies accompanied by Italian wine, learn about the recipes, and dine in the elegant surroundings of your chef's private home.

Dive into the world of sparkling Italian prosecco during this tasting in a Venice wine bar. With a sommelier to guide you, you'll learn much more about the different types of prosecco than you would simply sampling on your own. You'll be provided some tastes of appetizers to accompany your sipping and have plenty of time to ask questions during the event.

The ideal experience to live with family and kids! Let us prepare all together the famous Tiramisu. Take the ingredients and start the lesson. He will follow you in every step of the cooking-class. An unmissable chance to learn the preparation of the most famous Italian cake! See the different techniques of the preparation: the pastry chef will show the phases to reach a yummy cake as the Italian tradition wants! Comfortably at your home, the Italian chef will prepare with you the Italian Tiramisu! Gabriele learnt this recipe from its grandmother, that was an excellent pastry chef. He will teach you the classic preparation of tiramisu with some secret tips!

Discover the authentic flavor of Venice during a private cooking lesson and dinner with a Cesarine, a member of an exclusive network of local cooks who are preserving Italy’s culinary heritage. Get a taste of true Italian hospitality inside your host’s private home, and help prepare a 4-course menu of Venetian specialties using time-honored recipes. Sit down to share the homemade meal family style, along with wine from the Veneto region, for a meal you won't find it any restaurant.