Venice Like a Local: Food, Wine & Spritz Tour with Traghetto Ride

Itinerary

What’s included

• Stroll through Cannaregio, one of Venice’s most historic and charming neighborhoods
• Share the experience with new friends in a small group of max 10 guests.
• Enjoy 4 glasses of local wine (white, red, Prosecco, and a sweet dessert wine) & Venetian Spritz
• Taste seven authentic Venetian small plates (cicchetti) and finish with a homemade dessert
• Discover the spots where Venetians meet for lunch or an early‑evening drink
• Experience the art of cicchetti at hidden, family‑run bars in the Rialto area
• Cross the Grand Canal like a local on a traditional traghetto gondola ferry
• Discover magical Venice with a local English‑speaking guide who brings the city’s stories to life

Not Included

• Hotel pick-up and drop off

Additional Information

• 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
• Will I learn anything about traveling responsibly in Venice? Along the way, your guide will share simple responsible‑travel tips to help you explore Venice more sustainably and respectfully — just like a thoughtful local.
• Can the tour accommodate dietary restrictions? The tour includes a delicious mix of cicchetti and small plates at local establishments. It’s suitable for vegetarians, lactose‑free guests, and non‑celiac gluten‑free guests. However, not every stop can adjust for all dietary needs, so some flexibility may be required.
• How much walking is involved? The tour covers about 2 km (1.2 miles) at a relaxed pace. Due to the route and venues visited, this tour is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• Is the tour suitable for wheelchairs, strollers, or guests with mobility challenges? Venice is full of beautiful—but often steep—bridges, many of which are not wheelchair- or stroller‑friendly. Because of this, the tour may be challenging for guests with limited mobility. We want you to have the best experience, so please consider these accessibility limitations when booking.
• What happens if the weather is bad? In case of bad weather or high water, the traghetto gondola crossing may not operate, as these boats do not run in unsafe conditions. If this happens, your guide will offer an alternative walking route and the rest of the tour will continue as planned.
• Will the itinerary always stay the same? The exact route may change depending on the opening times, availability, or crowd levels at local bars and restaurants. Don’t worry, you’ll always enjoy the full experience, even if the order of stops, food, and drinks shifts a bit. Specific tastings may also vary depending on seasonality and availability.
• Is the gondola ride on this tour a full sightseeing experience? No. The tour features a short, 3-minute Grand Canal crossing aboard a traditional traghetto. It is a genuine Venetian transport experience rather than a classic 30-minute sightseeing ride.
• Do I need to pay the Venice access fee? On select dates, day‑trippers staying outside Venice may need to pay a €5 access fee. You can check dates, exemptions, and full details at the official site:
• With multiple food and drink stops included, many guests find there's enough food to replace a meal.
• This tour is operated by a Certified B Corp™

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Important Information

Check-in Time
You must arrive at least 5 minutes prior to tour meeting time. The tour will begin on time and your check-in time is important. Out of respect for the other passengers we won't be able to accommodate late arrivals.
The nearest vaporetto stops are Ca'D'Oro and San Marcuola. Both of them are 5 minutes away from the meeting point.

Dietary Notes
This tour is suitable for vegetarians, lactose free, and gluten free (non-celiac) customers. For any specific dietary request, we need to know 24 h before the tour start time by emailing us at [email protected]

Additional Information
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. Food inclusions are subject to change, dependent on availability on the day.
In case of bad weather, we will not be able to cross the canal in the traghetto gondola due to safety reasons. However, we provide an additional tasting.
This tour includes a short 3-minute crossing of the Grand Canal by traditional traghetto (ferry gondola). This is not the classic 30-minute sightseeing gondola ride, but an authentic local transport experience used by Venetians.

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Age Policy

Child: 6–11 years · Adult: 12–99 years