Venice Like a Local 2.5-Hour Food, Wine & Spritz Tour with Traditional Traghetto Ride
by Intrepid Urban Adventures Florence
Choose from 2 available options
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€178Overview
This 2.5-hour walking tour in Venice starts at Campo de la Maddalena, where participants meet an English-speaking guide and the group. The tour covers about 2 kilometers through the Cannaregio neighborhood and the Rialto area, including streets like Strada Nova and quiet alleys near the Rialto Bridge. Along the way, guests visit family-run bars and local spots popular with Venetians for lunch and drinks. The tasting includes seven traditional Venetian cicchetti, featuring fresh fish dishes inspired by the nearby Rialto Market, and concludes with a homemade dessert. Four glasses of local wine are included: white, red, Prosecco, and a sweet dessert wine, as well as a Venetian Spritz. A key part of the tour is a short, approximately 3-minute ride across the Grand Canal on a traditional traghetto gondola ferry, a local mode of transport rather than a sightseeing gondola ride. If weather or high water prevents the traghetto ride, the guide offers an alternate walking route. The tour ends in a lively square with shops and eateries, where the guide provides further recommendations. Group size is limited to 10 guests. The itinerary may vary depending on bar opening times and crowd levels, but all stops provide authentic Venetian food and drink. The tour can accommodate vegetarians, lactose-free, and gluten-free guests, though some flexibility is needed as not all venues can meet every dietary restriction. Due to Venice’s many steep bridges, the tour may be difficult for guests with mobility challenges.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Campo de la Maddalena
The tour starts at Campo de la Maddalena where you meet your guide and fellow participants. This spot is a gateway to local hangouts where Venetians eat and socialize daily.
15 min
Cannaregio district
You walk through Cannaregio, a lively neighborhood with a long history. Your guide shares local insights as you begin tasting Venetian foods with the locals.
30 min
Strada Nova
This busy street features shops and bakeries reflecting everyday Venetian life. Your guide explains food traditions while leading you toward the next tasting location.
15 min
Canal Grande
You board a traditional traghetto to cross the Grand Canal, replicating how locals travel. After crossing, the tour continues in the Rialto area with more flavors to try.
15 min
Rialto Market area
At a small local venue run by young Venetians, you taste dishes made from fresh fish sourced from the nearby historic Rialto Market, prepared with seasonal, creative touches.
30 min
Hidden corners near Rialto Bridge
You explore quieter alleys a short walk from the busy Rialto Bridge, visiting less crowded spots that offer an authentic Venetian atmosphere.
30 min
Final square
The tour ends in a lively square filled with shops and eateries. The guide offers tips and directions for anyone wishing to continue exploring Venice on their own.
15 min
Meeting point
Infront of Church of the Maddalena on the Maddalena Square, Cannaregio, Venezia
End point
Infront of Church of the Maddalena on the Maddalena Square, Cannaregio, Venezia
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Venice Like a Local 2.5-Hour Food, Wine & Spritz Tour with Traditional Traghetto Ride
by Intrepid Urban Adventures Florence
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€178Overview
This 2.5-hour walking tour in Venice starts at Campo de la Maddalena, where participants meet an English-speaking guide and the group. The tour covers about 2 kilometers through the Cannaregio neighborhood and the Rialto area, including streets like Strada Nova and quiet alleys near the Rialto Bridge. Along the way, guests visit family-run bars and local spots popular with Venetians for lunch and drinks. The tasting includes seven traditional Venetian cicchetti, featuring fresh fish dishes inspired by the nearby Rialto Market, and concludes with a homemade dessert. Four glasses of local wine are included: white, red, Prosecco, and a sweet dessert wine, as well as a Venetian Spritz. A key part of the tour is a short, approximately 3-minute ride across the Grand Canal on a traditional traghetto gondola ferry, a local mode of transport rather than a sightseeing gondola ride. If weather or high water prevents the traghetto ride, the guide offers an alternate walking route. The tour ends in a lively square with shops and eateries, where the guide provides further recommendations. Group size is limited to 10 guests. The itinerary may vary depending on bar opening times and crowd levels, but all stops provide authentic Venetian food and drink. The tour can accommodate vegetarians, lactose-free, and gluten-free guests, though some flexibility is needed as not all venues can meet every dietary restriction. Due to Venice’s many steep bridges, the tour may be difficult for guests with mobility challenges.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Campo de la Maddalena
The tour starts at Campo de la Maddalena where you meet your guide and fellow participants. This spot is a gateway to local hangouts where Venetians eat and socialize daily.
15 min
Cannaregio district
You walk through Cannaregio, a lively neighborhood with a long history. Your guide shares local insights as you begin tasting Venetian foods with the locals.
30 min
Strada Nova
This busy street features shops and bakeries reflecting everyday Venetian life. Your guide explains food traditions while leading you toward the next tasting location.
15 min
Canal Grande
You board a traditional traghetto to cross the Grand Canal, replicating how locals travel. After crossing, the tour continues in the Rialto area with more flavors to try.
15 min
Rialto Market area
At a small local venue run by young Venetians, you taste dishes made from fresh fish sourced from the nearby historic Rialto Market, prepared with seasonal, creative touches.
30 min
Hidden corners near Rialto Bridge
You explore quieter alleys a short walk from the busy Rialto Bridge, visiting less crowded spots that offer an authentic Venetian atmosphere.
30 min
Final square
The tour ends in a lively square filled with shops and eateries. The guide offers tips and directions for anyone wishing to continue exploring Venice on their own.
15 min
Meeting point
Infront of Church of the Maddalena on the Maddalena Square, Cannaregio, Venezia
End point
Infront of Church of the Maddalena on the Maddalena Square, Cannaregio, Venezia
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.