Cicheti & Wine Tasting Tour | Private

Eat like a Venetian, drink like a local—an evening of flavor, tradition, and discovery.

Step off the beaten path and into the heart of Venice’s culinary soul with this deliciously immersive private food and wine experience. More than just a tasting, this is your backstage pass to the local side of Venice—its hidden bacari (wine bars), its warm and welcoming traditions, and its irresistible cicchetti: the small, flavor-packed bites that fuel the city’s famously relaxed rhythm of life.

Discover Venice One Bite at a Time

Accompanied by your licensed English-speaking guide, you’ll begin your journey by winding through the charming calli—the narrow alleyways and quiet canals that make Venice feel like a labyrinth frozen in time. Far from the tourist crowds, your guide will lead you to three authentic local taverns, each with its own unique atmosphere and specialties.

At each stop, you’ll enjoy two freshly prepared cicchetti (Venetian-style small plates) and a glass of local wine, carefully selected to complement the flavors of the food. Expect everything from creamy baccalà mantecato on toasted bread, to marinated anchovies, polenta with seasonal toppings, or even little meatballs bursting with herbs and spices. It's Venice on a plate—simple, traditional, and unbelievably good.

A Toast to the Real Venice

This is how Venetians unwind at the end of the day—gathering in intimate, no-frills taverns to catch up with friends, sip on wine, and share a few bites. You’ll be part of that tradition, learning not just what to eat, but why it matters: how these recipes reflect centuries of seafaring, trade, and local pride.

Your guide, a passionate local foodie, will bring each dish and glass to life with stories of Venice’s history, culture, and culinary quirks—whether it’s the origin of a particular cicchetto or the reason locals prefer prosecco in certain neighborhoods and red wine in others.

Come hungry. Leave happy. Salute!