Tastes of Venice – ‘Bacari’ Food & Wine Tour with a Traditional Traghetto Crossing of the Grand Canal
A Taste of True Venetian Culture
Step away from the tourist traps and enjoy a culinary experience rooted in centuries of Venetian tradition. With your private guide, explore the city’s bacari—authentic wine bars beloved by locals—for an unforgettable tasting of cicchetti (Venetian-style tapas) and regional wines.
Explore Venice’s Oldest Food Markets
Begin your tour at the Rialto markets, once the trading heart of Venice, where spices and exotic goods flowed in from the East. Wander among stalls piled with vibrant produce, fresh seafood, and the local flavors that have inspired Venetian cuisine for generations.
Savor the Flavors of Venice
Taste crispy fried zucchini flowers, tender octopus, melt-in-your-mouth meatballs, and other Venetian delicacies. Pair each dish with wines handpicked by your guide—many of them native to the Veneto region. If you wish, we can provide a Venetian sommelier to enhance your tasting journey.
Cross the Grand Canal Like a Local
Hop aboard a traditional traghetto, Venice’s standing gondola ferry, to cross the Grand Canal and reach the charming neighborhood of Cannaregio. Here, away from the crowds, you’ll experience the real rhythm of local life.
Discover the Stories Behind Every Sip
As you walk from one bacaro to another, your guide will share stories of Venice’s maritime spice trade, the origin of its ingredients, and the social rituals of wine and food that define the Venetian lifestyle.
What You Will Love About the Tastes of Venice Tour
Private guided tasting of authentic Venetian cicchetti in two historic bacari
Explore the ancient Rialto market with cultural insights from a local expert
Traditional traghetto gondola crossing of the Grand Canal
Taste prosecco, local reds and whites, and regional specialties
Learn about Venetian recipes and their Middle Eastern influences
Tailored to your pace and preferences—ideal for food lovers and cultural explorers
FAQs
Is this a private food and wine tour?
Yes, the tour is fully private—just for your group and your expert local guide.
Can a sommelier lead the tour?
Yes. Upon request, we can arrange for a professional Venetian sommelier to accompany you.
How long is the tour?
The experience typically lasts about 2.5 to 3 hours and can be extended to include additional tastings or experiences.
What if I have dietary restrictions?
Please inform us at booking. We can tailor tastings to suit vegetarian, pescatarian, or other dietary needs.
What is a traghetto?
A traghetto is a traditional gondola-style ferry used by locals to cross the Grand Canal standing up. It’s an authentic and fun part of the Venetian lifestyle.
Are transfers available from other locations?
Yes, we can provide quotes for transfers from Livorno port, Venice accommodations, or other locations.
Can this tour be combined with another experience?
Absolutely. Guests often combine this with our Original Venice Walking Tour, a gondola ride, or a visit to the Doge’s Palace.
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This is one of Venice’s most beloved and limited culinary experiences.
We recommend booking at least 2 months in advance to ensure availability with our expert guides.
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Tastes of Venice: ‘Bacari’ Food & Wine Tour with a Traghetto Crossing of the Grand Canal
This Bacari wine tour is an experience like no other in Italy! Experience Venice the Venetian way with a local guide taking you through the local wine bars ‘bacari’. Stop for a glass of prosecco and fried zucchini flowers as you make your way through the Rialto markets and down the canals.
Succulent Bacari
Savour the succulent tastes of Venice in two of the city’s most typical ‘Bacari’ food and wine bars. Zucchini blossoms, meatballs and octopus are just some of the traditional ‘cicchetti’ you can try.
Venetian Tapas
Try the scrumptious ‘cicchetti’, a traditional kind of Venetian tapas. Enjoy a wine tasting of some of Venice’s most prized wines with your guide, a Venetian Sommelier.
Delicious recipes
Learn about delicious Venetian recipes and the exotic influences that flavor them.
Grand Canal and Ancient Venice
The Rialto markets are one of the most ancient parts of Venice. Here the luxury goods markets could be found in the Middle Ages. After a glass of wine and a bite to eat, you’ll cross the Grand Canal like a local – in a traditional gondola to reach residential Cannaregio, for the ultimate Venice experience.
Rialto Bridge and Venice Markets
Then, wander through Venice’s most historical markets as you stroll across the famous Rialto Bridge on this Venice food and wine tour.
Why not try our Original Venice Walking Tour too!
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