Private Venice Food Tour: Cicchetti, Wine & Venice Beyond the Crowds
About this activity
Highlights
- Private tour led by a Venice food insider who knows the city's hidden gems
- Classic cicchetti like baccalà mantecato, sarde in saor, and fried mozzarella
- Local wines, from crisp prosecco to bold reds from the Veneto region
- A visit to authentic bacari (local taverns) where Venetians eat and drink
- Time to slow down, ask questions, and explore at your own pace
Full description
Forget the crowded spots serving tourist menus. This is your chance to experience Venice the way locals do: grazing on small bites, sipping crisp white wines, and hearing the stories that have kept these traditions alive for centuries.
If you’re craving a deeper, more personal taste of Venice, this private experience is the only way to do it.
Included / Excluded
- Local English-speaking guide
- Expertly guided walking tour
- 7 tastes and 4 drinks across 5 historic businesses
- Hotel Pick-Up / Drop-Off
- Gratuities
Meeting point
Start Location
Campo San Tomà, Campo S. Tomà, 30125 Venezia VE, Italy
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a red bag or Devour Tours sign. This tour meets at Campo San Tomà in front of the well. The Ferry stop closest to this meeting point is called "San Tomà".
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Know before you book
- Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
- This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty. Please be aware that this tour involves extended periods of standing, which may not be suitable for travelers with certain health conditions or mobility limitations.
- This tour is adaptable for: Vegetarians, Pescatarians, dairy free, Non-alcoholic options & Pregnant women, but please note that you may not have a replacement food option at every stop.
- Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate vegan options, and gluten-free options are not available due to the risk of cross-contamination.
- Those with dietary restrictions need to contact us before joining the tour so we can arrange your food.
- This tour covers a full meal.
- There is an option to replace any alcoholic drink with a non-alcoholic alternative upon request.
- No refund will be provided if high tide prevents certain parts of the tour, but adjustments to the route will be made for client safety and comfort.
- This tour is in English.
Know before you go
- Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour start time for check-in. Out of courtesy to other guests, we’re unable to wait for latecomers. No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows.
- Tours take place rain or shine, dress appropriately and bring an umbrella if it looks like rain.
- Those with dietary restrictions or food allergies need to email our Guest Experience team at info@takewalks.com after booking the tour so we can arrange your ingredients.
- Appropriate footwear recommended. Bring a water bottle.
- Guests with serious food allergies will need to sign an allergy waiver at the start of the tour.
- If the local municipality restricts access due to high tide and there are no walkways available, it is the client’s responsibility to bring appropriate footwear (e.g., boots). The guide will modify the itinerary to include alternate dry paths whenever possible.
- Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
- Bathrooms aren't 100% guaranteed accessible.
Cancellation policy
Cancellations received greater than 7 days prior to tour commencement are fully refundable. Cancellations received within 7 days of tour commencement are nonrefundable. Amendment requests are subject to availability and price changes. Late arrivals and no shows are nonrefundable. This is applicable to any tour participant that fails to arrive, or arrives after tour departure.
Reviews
If you’re reading this, book it now! You’ll be one of the first on the boat and get the best spot before anyone else. Daniela (aka “Daniel”) treated us exceptionally well from start to finish. Her knowledge of the falls and the stories behind them was the perfect balance of informative and entertaining. She keeps you laughing throughout the tour and enjoys the experience right alongside you as if it were her first time seeing it. 10/10 — I would recommend this tour to anyone. As an added bonus, our group had only four people, which made the experience absolutely incredible and much more personal. Thanks again, Daniel! 😉
The tour was great and having priority on the boat was excellent
The tour was great and having priority on the boat was excellent