Venice Food Tour: Intimate Culinary Experience

Embark on a Venetian gastronomic adventure! Explore the fish market, taste cicchetti, sip prosecco, ride a gondolino, and indulge in a traditional Venetian lunch. Come hungry!

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Mercati di Rialto - Begin the small group semi-private tour by meeting the guide at the historic Rialto Fish Market, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the city’s oldest and most charming areas! Venice’s culinary traditions are heavily focused on seafood, much of which has been delivered to this ancient market for centuries. As the tour…
What's Included
  • Truly Small Group of 6 people
  • Professional guide
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Food and Drink tasting - 3 Cicchetti stops, 1 gelato/dessert stop
  • Gondolino ride across the canal
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Discover the essence of Venice in a captivating 2.5-hour gastronomic journey, limited to just six individuals for an intimate experience. Led by a knowledgeable local guide, immerse yourself in the rich culinary heritage of Venice. Delve into the vibrant atmosphere of the historic Venetian fish market, witnessing firsthand how locals procure and haggle…

Location
Chiesa di San Giacomo di Rialto
Campo San Giacomo di Rialto
In front of the Chiesa di San Giacomo di Rialto. Your guide will be holding a LivTours sign.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Alan
Jan 15, 2026
Food drinks and venetian history - Guilia guided us to fantastic little local snack venues we wouldn’t have found. Tasty food and drinks intwined with the history of the city. Great way to get to know the city and its food culture
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Piyepues
Jan 14, 2026
Giulia + Food tour = amazing experience - Giulia has a fun way to discover the local traditions. The food is delicious. This is one of the best ways to explore the city and understand the culture.
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Hannase5411dn
Jan 14, 2026
Amazing Food Tour in Venice - We had the most amazing time on our tour with Giulia! Thank you for making it so special for us! All the amazing authentic food of Venice and so much history!
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Andrealetiziaped
Jan 14, 2026
Food and fun - Giulia was an excellent guide! She made us try delicious food and drinks and shared insightful information that made us appreciate Venice even more.
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Travel52326937766
Oct 21, 2025
Unusual but excellent food and wine adventure. - Best tour. We wanted to experience a food tour from “family owned businesses” off the beaten path from a venetian perspective and that’s exactly what we got. It included delicious wines/ drinks and some foods prepared like you might have found generations ago like from the 1400. An experience not to be missed. Barbara was excellent.
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Elliottl110
Oct 21, 2025
Best of Venice with food and culture - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Our day with Barbara was absolutely delightful — one of those rare experiences that lingers long after it’s over. She guided us through three wonderful cicchetti spots, each with its own charm and flavor, weaving in stories of Venice’s history, food, and people as naturally as if she were introducing us to old friends. Barbara’s warmth, humor, and deep local knowledge made every bite and every glass of wine feel special. And just when we thought the evening couldn’t be any better, she surprised us with the richest, most heavenly hot chocolate — the perfect Venetian finale. If you want to experience Venice like a true local — full of heart, laughter, and flavor — Barbara is the one to trust. We will remember this evening with great fondness and gratitude. ❤️ Thank you, Barbara, for making Venice taste even more wonderful.
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Amy
Sep 30, 2025
Tour by an Insider - Outstanding Tour. Julia grew up in Venice and we toured through the eyes of an insider. Her English is excellent! Her warmth amazing. The tour, food and drink were outstanding. Ask for Julia!
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Backtobaciks
Sep 25, 2025
A Must-Do Market & Cicchetti Experience in Venice - Our family of six (all adults) took the Market & Cicchetti Venice Food and Wine Tour on our first full day in Venice, and it was one of the highlights of our trip! Our guide, Daniela, was an absolute pleasure to spend the morning with. As a local, she shared so much knowledge about the market, seasonal produce, seafood, Venetian food culture, and the history of Venice itself. The tour was educational, fascinating, and, of course, delicious! We especially enjoyed strolling through the quieter backstreets while Daniela pointed out details and shared insights along the way. The short gondola ride was icing on top of the cake! This was truly one of our favorite experiences in Italy. Thank you, Daniela (and LivTours Venice), for a memorable morning in Venice!
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73blainem
Sep 6, 2025
Great tour - Alice rocks - An easy walk to great food and drinks from a Venice locals perspective. If you are lucky enough to get Alice as your guide, you have hit the jackpot!
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Scottz762
Sep 6, 2025
Fabulous. - She was absolutely fabulous and I would highly reckoned doing doing this tour, as you quickly learn the food and local spots necessary for a great stay. Do this first!!!!
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From $173
up to 6 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).