Discover magical Venice with a local by your side. Drink like a Venetian at some of our favourite and most authentic Cicchetti wine bars. Cross the famous canal on a traghetto gondola ferry like the locals do and explore the heart of the city: Rialto. Taste flavoursome 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. This small group tour is limited to maximum 12 guests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔  Join a local Venetian English-speaking guide
✔  Taste 7 Cicchetti dishes and 1 dessert
✔  Discover magical Venice with a local by your side
✔  Cross the famous canal on a traghetto gondola ferry
✔  Drink 5 Glasses of Local Wine and 1 Venetian Spritz
✔  Get personalised tips for the area's best bars and eateries.
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Infront of Church of the Maddalena on the Maddalena Square, Cannaregio, Venezia

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Itinerary
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Campo de la Maddalena 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. We are starting our tour in one of the most historical squares in Venice. It’s chimneys are iconic as are one of the few lefts in the city and the Round Church of La Maddalena is part of the masonic history of Venice.

Duration:  15 minutes

2
We will start or walking tour at the wide Strada Nova walking street in Canareggio. It is a great place to see a nice mixture of authentic Venetian life & lifestyle.
3
Cannaregio We will walk in the Cannaregio neighbourhood, one of the few remaining residential areas of Venice, known for being a popular after work meeting spot for thirsty locals. We will take a gentle stroll around and chat about its 1,000-year history and your local guide will offer suggestions on other things to see and do during your stay.

Duration:  20 minutes

4
Canal Grande We cross the Grand Canal as part of the tour in the traghetto (ferry) gondola boat. It’s an experience to cross the Grand Canal of Venice and see how the life goes by in the “highway” of the city.

Duration:  15 minutes

5
Once in Rialto, we will stop at a small eatery, owned by a group of young locals with a passion for experimenting with traditional recipes, giving them a modern twist. Expect dishes such as black ink calamari, polenta with seafood or seasonal vegetables (served in elaborate dishes).

Duration:  15 minutes

6
We will introduce you a new bar small, owned by two Venetian brothers with passion for local sourced food and organic wines. Expect that you will try local sandwich called Tramezzino (local sandwich) and Venetian Spritz.

Duration:  15 minutes

7
Ponte di Rialto A few secret and hidden spots near the Rialto are up next, which will demonstrate the importance of moving just one street away from the tourist hordes, to get a little slice of Venice to yourself. The tour will end at the iconic Rialto bridge, which is surrounded by great restaurants and shops. Your guide will be happy to help you with recommendations for continuing the fun or with directions to help you back to your accommodation.

Duration:  15 minutes

8
Our next foodie stop is a historic local spot that will help you better understand the culture of Cicchetti bars in Venice and how to enjoy this experience. Expect local dishes that are served since 15th century such as cod cooked in two different ways. Let us know which one you like the most!?

Duration:  15 minutes

9
Here we are going to stop to a small bar/restaurant owned by three brothers which are also three musicians. Full of musical instruments this lovely bohemian style bar offers amazing wines from Veneto region and flavoury cicchettis with fresh seasonal products! Expect meet and cheese Cicchetti and on the last stop expect Lasagna or Risotto or Pasta in the other. Finish with well-deserved desert – Tiramisu.

Duration:  15 minutes

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Campo San Bartolomeo The tour will end near the iconic Rialto bridge, where we will introduce you to the bar that is completely without plastic. Expect to taste Risotto or Lasagne or Pasta. finally, also the desert – some Italian lift me up – Tiramisu. Your guide will be happy to help you with recommendations for continuing the fun or with directions to help you back to your accommodation.

Duration:  15 minutes

Additional info
•  Service animals allowed
•  Public transportation options are available nearby
•  Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
•  Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
•  Children must be accompanied by an adult
•  There may be a change of itinerary according to opening times of bars and restaurants along the way depending on how crowded they are. However, all the bars you are taken to are of the same standard, so you will not be missing out if the itinerary does change.
•  You will pick up some responsible travel tips that will help you to be a greener traveller while you’re in the city
•  This tour features visits to establishments that are not always able to cater for vegetarians and other dietary requirements. Discounts are available and your guide can assist you with recommendations on where to purchase alternative diet-friendly food during the tour.
•  On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
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Ticket:
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
duration:
2.5 hours
Guide in:
English   
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