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Tapas & Wines through secret Venice: Explore Authentic Bacari and Hidden Alleys
4.8
118 Ratings
Venezia
Embark on a journey through secret Venice, exploring authentic bacari and hidden alleys. Indulge in tapas and wines, capture the real Venice through your lens, and make new friends from around the world!
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Basegone - Taste some of the finest cichetti & wines in Venice in this cozy familiar bacaro with us!
- Campo Santa Margherita - We willpass by this very famous square where local venetians spend their afternoon drinking spritz and hanging out, so you’ll have the possibility to experience the local culture
- Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari - One of the most prominent churches in the city, the interior is notable for a large number of very grand wall monuments. Many of these are important works in the history of Venetian sculpture.
- Scuola Grande di San Rocco - It is noted for its collection of paintings by Tintoretto and includes some of his finest work
What's Included
- Variety of ‘Cichetti’: Savor various small dishes similar to Tapas.
- Wine Tasting: Enjoy three different glasses of local wine or a non-alcoholic option.
- Local Expertise: Gain cultural insights and local tips from a qualified guide.
Additional Information
WHAT TO LOOK FORWARD TO ON THE TOUR?
- Explore 2 genuine ‘bacari’ (Venice’s customary bars): an assortment of tapas and 3 wines INCLUDED!
- Chance to capture images of the unadulterated Venice, far from the overrun tourist spots
- Fun trivia about the city!
- Feel free to pose any queries or seek recommendations for your Venice trip
- Most importantly, get acquainted with NEW COMPANIONS from all around the globe!
WHAT DOES THE ITINERARY ENTAIL?
Beginning with our group congregation, we’ll traverse the secluded alleyways and cross bridges to uncover the untouched Venice away from tourist congestion. We will pause at 2 distinct traditional bars to sample an array of local wines and ‘cicchetti’ (little dishes akin to Spanish Tapas).
We promise to help you gain an in-depth understanding of the city’s history and its food culture, so be prepared to be astounded by the secret locales we will introduce you to during the tour!
(Please note: The tour stops and final destination may shift based on ‘bacari’ operational hours)
- 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
Location
Enoteca Al Volto
Calle Cavalli
We will meet in front of "Enoteca Al Volto", located at C.Cavalli, 4081, Venice (it can easily be found on Google Maps).
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(118 Ratings)
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Alfred_t
Apr 23, 2024
Lots of fun and educational - The host gave us a great tour with history of the area. He was a delight. The place with food and wine were excellent. It was nice to go to the local places off the beaten tourist path. Much thanks.
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394arianec
Apr 21, 2024
Food and wine tour - My boyfriend and I had a lovely time on our food and wine tour lead by Gianmarco. Very tasty local food and wines. The tour was very informative and learned lots of facts about Venice.
Even with a small head injury moments before our tour Gianmarco powered through and was lovely.
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Marilyn_s
Apr 9, 2024
Inside view of Venice - Gianmarco showed us parts of Venice that we could never have experienced without the tour. The food was great. A good combination of foods and wines that we were able to personalize to our tastes. Our best experience in Venice.
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Jamiepo3761fv
Apr 2, 2024
Perfect Venice Food Tour - A really great tour with the perfect mix of food, drinks, and sights! Our guide, Gianmarco, was so knowledge about the food culture in Venice and had lots of great history to share about the city!
It was a lovely way to spend a rainy evening in Venice!
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John_m
Mar 26, 2024
Great option to see Venice away from high tourist filled areas. - Delicious food and wines. I enjoyed getting away from overcrowded areas. Our guide, Gianmarco, was very informative and offered unique history about the city I had never known or thought to look up. Great atmosphere in all the places we visited.
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Ronald_h
Mar 10, 2024
Food wine and conversation in the back streets of the Rialto - We went with Jon Marco to 3 bars in the Rialto area, all very local and tried various cicetti and wine
As we walked he told us about growing up in Venice and included some lovely nuggets of history.
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Emmatx2701dv
Mar 4, 2024
Wonderful way to absorb yourself in a little of Venice life - Very enjoyable couple of hours hearing stories and seeing sights of Venice that we would not get from a guide book and also of course tasting some delicious tapas and wine - Gianmarco was a great host, very relaxed and friendly and, as he had been brought up in Venice, also very knowledgeable
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Jessicac4790
Apr 21, 2024
Great food and wine - Giancarlo is a wonderful host. He is warm and friendly and tells interesting stories of the city as you walk. The bacari we went to were all different and the cicchetti was yummy.
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Blesserenep
Feb 8, 2024
Good food selections, great stories, wonderful guide! - Gianmarco was an excellent host. The tour was a great mixture of food and history and admiring the architecture of Venice. The food was delicious and we had a generous amount of wine as well. He was also a great photographer so we could focus on having fun with our friends and enjoying the scenery. Would highly recommend the tour!
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John_c
May 7, 2024
Nice guide, interesting fact. Food not so good. - We had been in Venice for a few days before taking this tour so we had already had a chance to enjoy the "tapas" at various places. (You don't call it tapas in Venice.)
The tour guide was nice and he offered interesting stories on Venice. He took us and a group of four other couples to three small restaurants around the city. These restaurants had a local vibe and were quiet. However, the food served was not very good compared to many other places we had been to. The bread and breaded items were a little stale. Although these were not tourist-type places, they were not very good.
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