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Create Murano glass pasta in a historic palazzetto

Make and eat colorful pasta inspired by Venetian glasswork. Prepare tiramisu Start with multicolored tiramisu using seasonal fruits. Make the doughs Use squid ink, spinach and beetroot to make colorful doughs. Sip and shape Enjoy Prosecco as you form and fill your pasta. Cook and eat Toss with sauces and savor your creation. Say a bitter goodbye Enjoy an artisanal Mistrà, a traditional Venetian bitter.

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Discover Venice’s cocktail gems with a travel writer

Sip your way through some of Venice’s most inventive cocktail bars and cafes with me, an author and travel writer with deep knowledge of this city’s drinking culture. • Meet at Osteria Al Bacareto, a family-owned spot near Campo Santo Stefano. It’s the perfect place to enjoy a classic spritz or ombra (Venetian wine pour) paired with cicchetti, Venice’s version of aperitivo. This lively, no-frills bacaro will give you a taste of local life. • Stroll to Palazzetto Pisani, a hidden gem inside a Baroque palace, and try the Red Priest cocktail, which I created. The ambience of this space overlooking the Grand Canal transports you back in time. • Finish your evening with a final toast and aperitivo at a tranquil hotel bar along the Zattere waterfront. I’ve chosen a space that’s a favorite among locals and has views of the Giudecca Canal. You’ll leave with my personalized recommendations on more places to visit, and maybe a new favourite cocktail or two.

4.86 out of 5 average rating, 7 reviews

Dine by the Grand Canal at an art collector's palazzo

Join an art collector and chef for an exclusive private meal in my bohemian apartment, located in a palazzo that overlooks the Grand Canal. • We’ll begin with an aperitivo and some cicheti (Venetian tapas), surrounded by my contemporary art collection. • Next, we’ll enjoy a three-course meal celebrating Venetian culinary traditions. Each meal will be paired with a 1/2 bottle of white, red, or sparkling wine from the region. • Throughout the meal, I’ll share insights into Venice’s rich gastronomic heritage, including its deep love of seafood and the role of spices in the city’s commerce and cuisine. You’ll leave with a sample of my homemade artichoke liqueur or a spice mix unique to Venice

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Taste Malvasia wines on a dock-turned-art hub

Let a sommelier guide you through these wines, paired with traditional Venetian dishes. The experience will focus on three different rare varieties of Malvasia from different Italian regions, each carefully paired with traditional Venetian cicchetti, and finger foods made with fresh products from the Venetian lagoon. The tasting will take place in a one-of-a-kind art hub, _docks_ cantieri cucchini —a former shipyard dock now transformed into an exhibition space. Here, we showcase art and photography centered around food, making it a truly immersive setting. Located in the San Pietro di Castello neighborhood, it is just minutes from the Biennale Giardini. Walk to the _docks_cantieri cucchini Enjoy a short walk through a still-unspoiled area of Venice. Discover Malvasias I'll introduce the selection of rare Malvasia varietals. Sip and savor Taste three wines, each paired with a selected dish. A scenic farewell Say goodbye framed by the picturesque Canale di San Pietro.

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The Adriatic as a territory: wine tasting and culture

Get ready to learn about Venice’s relationship to the Adriatic Sea through an immersive, narrative wine tasting. You’ll dive into the history and geography of Venice through food and wine pairings at a classic osteria—an Italian restaurant offering wine and a small selection of food—nestled among the canals that set our city apart. • We will begin with an overview of my osteria, Adriatico Mar—including why we work exclusively with natural wines from small, independent producers that prioritize natural fermentation methods—and the prevalence of osterias in Venetian culture. • An ancient map will guide us through the story behind each wine you taste as we delve into the history of how wine arrived in Venice, where and how it was sold, who drank it, and why it became integral to city life. • Over three tastings, you’ll experience how a wine changes every 10 minutes in the glass—with new flavor elements emerging as it opens up—while eating carefully selected Venetian charcuterie, cicchetti (small bites), and traditional uovo alla veneziana (Venetian-style eggs). You’ll walk away with a rich sensory experience and a deeper understanding of Venice’s unexpected connection to wine, as well as a newfound awareness of how sustainable wine production can be one of the many tools at our disposal to help preserve the environment

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4.87 out of 5 average rating, 1733 reviews

Tasty Venice Street Food Tour

During the 2.5 hours experience you will taste best street food Venice has to offer while you stroll around the hidden gems that only a local could know. Feel the atmosphere of the hustle and bustle Rialto Market, which has been whetting appetites for seven centuries. Be rewarded while you taste local specialties and admire colorful seasonal products. Enjoy all the amazing monuments and district in the city together with me! Do not miss the chance to admire some of the main sights of the city, such as Campo San Polo, Basilica dei Frari, Campo San Bartolomeo and more. Sink your teeth on the finest cheese made by locals, traditional pastries, and the famous Venetian tapas, known as cicchetti, snacks or side dishes, typically served in traditional "bàcari" (venetian bars) loved by locals when they think about relaxing or having a “happy hour” after work with friends. Prepare to feast and be regaled by wonders of art, history and food! Together with me you might meet my team of local guides: Ana, Iola, Vanessa and Denys! Please note: I CAN accomodate vegetarians. Please advise at the time of booking if you require vegetarian options. This experience cannot accomodate vegan, gluten or dairy-free diets. Drinks are not included. It's a small group tour up to 14 people. Please note that in the afternoon the fish market is closed as well as festive days.

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 479 reviews

Market Tour & Cooking Class with a Venetian Chef

[Is the morning class unavailable? Contact me for an evening option!] I'll have the pleasure of sharing this unique experience with you, cooking together the authentic recipes of Venetian and Italian cuisine, teaching you the techniques to carry them out. I’ll lead you on a journey of discovery that will start from the historic Rialto market in the beating heart of the city, where we'll choose the best seasonal ingredients to prepare an authentic Italian meal. We’ll talk about the history of the market and its delicacies before heading to my cooking workshop with its lovely private courtyard. In my kitchen, you will learn how to prepare and cook homemade pasta with a delicious sauce made from scratch. A traditional Venetian starter or main course featuring fish, meat, or vegetables. And finally, my version of the most famous Venetian dessert in the world: Tiramisù. End your class by sitting down to enjoy the meal together accompanied by an excellent local wine. Things to keep in mind: The market is closed on national holidays. On monday only the fish market is closed, we’ll focus more on meat and vegetables. Vegetarian options available.

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 2263 reviews

Pastamania in Venice with Wine Tasting & Gelato

Join us for an authentic Italian culinary adventure in the heart of Venice. This unique experience combines pasta-making with a Tuscan wine journey and the art of gelato creation. At our charming cooking school in central Venice, passionate teachers will guide you through traditional pasta-making techniques. Learn to craft ravioli and fettuccine using classic tools like rolling pins and pasta guitars, transforming simple eggs and flour into perfect pasta. Master the secrets of authentic Italian sauces, including "Pommarola" tomato sauce and fragrant butter with sage. Your journey continues with an exploration of Tuscany's finest wines. Sample four distinctive Tuscan varieties, each paired with traditional Venetian Cicchetti – delightful small bites that enhance the wine-tasting experience. Following the wine tasting, join your fellow participants to enjoy the pasta you've created with your handmade sauces. Share stories and laughter in a convivial Italian atmosphere while sipping "Dalle Nostre Mani" Tuscan wine, produced exclusively at our host's farm. The experience concludes with hands-on gelato-making. Learn to create creamy Italian gelato from scratch using traditional methods. Master the techniques for perfect texture and balanced flavours, then enjoy your unique creation with a traditional limoncello – the perfect finale to your Italian culinary journey.

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 1402 reviews

Bacaro tour with a Venetian- small, max six, intimate group

Welcome to the Original Bacaro Tour, an intimate evening with a maximum of 6 guests, so it truly feels like spending time with friends! Starting as a simple idea to help visitors get an insight into Venetian life, it has become an essential part of a stay in Venice, as told to me by customers and new friends! Check out in$tagram-pictures speak a 1000 words, or so they say in$tagram/bacarotour A bacaro tour is a traditional and popular way to visit bars and restaurants around the city, by grabbing a glass of wine and some food before moving on to the next place. Why choose this tour? I know every single part of my city, a Venetian born and I am very passionate about giving an authentic experience! Different to the other large company tours you see around, it is only ran by me and we will be in very small group of max 6 people. What will we do? I will take you to 4 typical and classic bacari and osteria of Venice - away from tourist hot spots - that have been around for many years and truly care about the food and drinks they provide. During the evening, you will try 4, specially selected Venetian snacks(cicheti)(fish and meat) 4 fresh glasses of wine (red or white, you can choose!) and get to know about Venice, Italy and your fellow travellers! You will leave the tour with plenty of info on how to move, eat and drink like a local, for the rest of your trip and beyond!

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 596 reviews

Taste Venice's cuisine in hidden corners

This is a perfect tour if it's your first time in Venice, or If you've already been here, but you've not explored it like a local yet. We will immerse ourselves in the ritual of wine and cicchetti (small appetizers), that recalls the attention of local people from the mainland too. Enjoy the magical atmosphere that you can experience in our bacari (Venetian wine bars), and learn something about the history of Venice, its legends and curiosities. Why should you choose me? I'm a licensed tour guide, so my tour is not only a food tour, but I give you informations about history and culture, to let you understand what's behind what we eat. I work for myself, this is not an agency that works with big groups. In fact, the maximum number of people I accept on my tours is 8. I'll conduct you also in one of the oldest winebars, dated back 1462, and I'll guide you out of your comfort zone, making you try something different! This tour includes 3 stops to taste different wines or spritz, and appetizers. The several stops we will be making along the way will satisfy your palates and, although we will be in the heart of the city, I will conduct you in some hidden corners you would never find on your own. Other things to note: The tasting includes 3 glasses of wine and 6 different cicchetti. The tour doesn't include the cost of 2€ per person for the gondola-traghetto

4.87 out of 5 average rating, 1863 reviews

Tapas & Wines through secret Venice

** JOIN AN AIRBNB BEST-SELLER AND THE MOST RATED FOOD EXPERIENCE IN VENICE - OVER 4500 GUESTS HOSTED! ** (Private tours available also in French, Spanish and Portuguese - get in touch to get a quote for your group) BUONGIORNO from Ciao Italia Travel it! We are a small team of official Venice Guides born and raised in this beautiful place we are lucky to call home -so we pretty much know every little corner and alleyway of Venice! HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: -Visit 3 authentic "bacari" (traditional bars): a variety of cichetti (traditional venice tapas), spritz & wines INCLUDED! -Opportunity to take some photos of the "real" Venice; -Fun and knowledgeable local qualified guide who will share fun facts about the city; -Ask all the questions you want including local recommendations; -And most importantly, meet NEW FRIENDS from all over the world! WHAT WILL WE DO IN THIS TAPAS & WINE TOUR? After meeting with the group, we'll make our way through the hidden alleyways and over the bridges to discover the real Venice off the tourist track. We will stop at 3 different traditional bars to taste a variety of local wine and "cichetti" (similar to the Spanish Tapas). The tour vibe will be very friendly and enthusiastic, but most importantly we will make sure you will get the most out of the uniqueness of this city-island and, of course, of the food and wine culture!

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 227 reviews

Premium Wine Tour of Venice with Cicchetti Dishes

Join me for a tasty initiation into Venetian culture and discover some of the city’s top highlights, alongside a few hidden spots that only the locals know! Learn the secrets of the Italian aperitivo, try some of the best wines from the Veneto and taste traditional local dishes on an Italian adventure you’ll never forget. *HIGHLIGHTS* - Discover magical Venice with a local by your side. - Drink like a Venetian at some of our favourite and most authentic bacari wine bars. - Cross the famous canal on a traghetto gondola like the locals do and explore the heart of the city: Rialto. - Taste some regional wines and mouth-watering local cuisine. - Get the lowdown on Venice and discover the secrets of the iconic and oh-so-Italian aperitivo, vino in hand. * INCLUSIONS* - 5 glasses of wine - Venetian Spritz - 7 Cicchetti dishes - 1 dessert - Traghetto gondola crossing This tour is the perfect introduction to Venice, giving you an overview of the city’s unrivalled history and a taster of its world-famous cuisine. Explore the Cannaregio neighbourhood, one of the few remaining residential areas of Venice, before enjoying a ride in a traditional, stand-up traghetto gondola across the Grand Canal to Rialto. Once here, the food tasting begins where you'll get a chance to try some delicious Cicchetti dishes, paired with some flavourful local wines.

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 175 reviews

Murano Burano Torcello in an exclusive traditional boat

You'll board my bragozzo (named Narciso), a typical traditional Venetian boat that I have tastefully renovated to revoke her old beauty. The tour I'm proposing takes around 6 hours; we will start from the Zattere toward the Venetian lagoon's most beautiful, famous and charming islands: Murano, Burano and Torcello. The first stop will be Murano, where you can admire the glass working in an authentic historic factory. We will continue towards Burano, where you can wander about her worldwide famous-coloured houses and see the traditional handmade lace. In a few minutes, we will arrive at Torcello island, one of the oldest and most significant settlements in the north of the lagoon, surrounded by the native landscape of the salt marshes. You can also have a break for lunch in a typical restaurant where you can taste the local food and relax. Eventually, we will be heading towards the quiet island of Sant'Erasmo and through the San Marco basin to land again on the banks of the Zattere.

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 182 reviews

Venice - Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine

Take a break from sightseeing and embrace the richness of Italian cuisine with this pasta and tiramisu cooking class. Learn authentic recipes in a locally beloved Venice restaurant as you sip on fine wine. Step into the restaurant and roll up your sleeves to learn how to make fresh pasta like an Italian and discover secret techniques for creating the perfect tiramisu. Receive all the necessary ingredients and guidance to make a delicious meal. Have plenty of time to ask questions about Italian cuisine to your host and end by feasting on the dishes you've prepared, served with free-flowing fine wine, limoncello, and coffee. At the end of the cooking class, choose to stay in the restaurant with your new friends or venture out to explore the nearby streets that make up the lovely Dorsoduro neighborhood.

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 18 reviews

Venice Bacari Food Tour: A Charming Small Group Experience

ALL FOOD IS INCLUDED! At least 4 food stops (food choice depending on season and availability): - Spritz: this is the cornerstone of Venetian aperitivo. T The cocktail we know today was invented in the 1920’s, when the sweet-tasting Aperol was added to sparkling water and wine. - Prosecco: the local and high-quality Prosecco is the best way to enjoy Italian moments. Drinking it in good company is even better! - Crostini: toasted artisan slices of bread topped or stuffed with the best foods directly from the Venice lagoon. - Warm dishes: you will taste some Venetian specialties. For example: risotto; deep-fried mozzarella sandwich (“mozzarella in carrozza“); codfish with cornmeal (“baccalà mantecato”); fried aubergines with tomato sauce , mozzarella and basil (“melanzane alla parmigiana’). - Artisan ice cream (“Gelato”) - Vegetarian option possible. What this tour IS about: - Great Food - Great company with a local - Curiosities and anecdotes - Nice walk in the historical center - Fun and smiles - New friends from all around the world What this tour is NOT about: - An historical tour - Boring long speeches PLEASE NOTICE THAT THE TOUR WILL BE HELD IN ITALIAN/ENGLISH. CONTACT US FOR OTHER LANGUAGES CONTACT US FOR PRIVATE EXPERIENCE

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