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Savor five wine and cicchetti tastings across local eateries led by an expert foodie guide

<p>Begin your unforgettable evening tour in the vibrant Dorsoduro district, a charming area less frequented by tourists, where you'll meet your local guide and fellow food enthusiasts at Piazzale Roma. From here, embark on a fun-filled culinary adventure, discovering fine Venetian wine and tapas and the captivating culture surrounding them.</p><p>Over three hours, you'll visit five unique establishments throughout the Dorsoduro district and the San Polo neighborhood, each providing a distinctive taste of Venice and a window into authentic local life. Begin with a renowned prosecco, then enjoy regional wines paired with an array of tapas, cured meats, and cheeses, before toasting to your adventure's end with a dessert wine.</p><h2>Venice Wine Tasting and Tapas Tour Description</h2><p>Your 3-hour tour includes:</p><ul><li><p>Walking tour through Dorsoduro district and San Polo</p></li><li><p>Prosecco, red or white wine, natural wines, and dessert wine</p></li><li><p>Traditional tapas, including bread, cured meats, cheese, fish, and vegetables</p></li><li><p>Dessert treat</p></li><li><p>Expert English-speaking foodie guide</p></li><li><p>Small group size of 8, for more personalized experience</p></li></ul><h3>Welcome to the Dorsoduro District!</h3><p>Your ultimate foodie adventure kicks off at Piazzale Roma, an easy-to-reach transport hub situated in Venice’s Dorsoduro district. While busy, your expert foodie guide will be easy to spot, waiting under the bridge of Ponte della Costituzione and eager to introduce you and your fellow foodies to the best of Venice. Be sure to arrive hungry and ready for fun, as over the next three hours, you’ll be living the Venetian dream—wine, tapas, more wine, more tapas… you get the idea!</p><h3>Kick Off with Prosecco</h3><p>Enough small talk, let’s get down to business! Follow your guide to a charming local eatery and toast the start of your Venetian adventure with a glass of exceptional prosecco. Not just any prosecco, mind you—this is a rare, certified variety renowned for its crisp, refreshing taste. As you sip, your guide will share how this bubbly delight is a quintessential part of Italian culture, often enjoyed as an aperitivo and a favorite at social events.</p><h3>Sip and Taste Your Way Through Dorsoduro and San Polo</h3><p>Eager for more, you'll make your way to the first of two charming bars in the area, where you’ll be treated to a dry red or white wine, chosen to complement the cicchetti (tapas) of the day. These could include delicious bites like marinated anchovies, savory polpette (meatballs), or crostini topped with creamy gorgonzola. Your next stop is a beloved wine bar that specializes in natural wines. Here, you'll enjoy two natural wines, paired with an array of cured meats and cheeses. Think delicate slices of prosciutto, flavorful salami, and savory local cheeses, accompanied by crusty bread and perhaps some sweet figs or nuts.</p><p>Between stops, your guide will introduce you to the enchanting landmarks and narrow streets of San Polo. Pause at the Rialto Bridge to admire stunning views of the Grand Canal, pass by lively markets brimming with fresh fruit and vegetables, and stand before imposing churches that hint at Venice’s long and storied history.</p><h3>A Sweet Finale</h3><p>All good things must come to an end, but not before a sweet treat! At your last stop, you'll be treated to a delicious dessert wine, perfectly paired with a mouthwatering Venetian confection. Picture yourself savoring a slice of buttery pastry or a spoonful of creamy panna cotta, a perfect end to your foodie adventure.</p><p>Afterward, it’s time to bid farewell to your guide, but there’s no need to hurry off. Feel free to linger and enjoy the company of your newfound friends, or head to a nearby bar to continue the fun. With a newfound appreciation and understanding of Venice’s tapas culture, you’ll be ready to navigate menus like a true local. And who knows? You might even have a new favorite wine or dessert to rave about back home!</p>

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Connect with your guide and fellow foodies in front of the church of San Nicolò dei Tolentini, ready to dive into Venice’s exciting tapas culture.

Meet your guide in Campo dei Tolentini​

Spark your appetite with a light and refreshing aperitivo, expertly selected to showcase the region’s superb grapes and winemaking heritage.​

Prosecco tasting​ 

As your guide weaves through narrow alleys to tucked-away wine bars, discover the hidden gems and storied landmarks of Dorsoduro and San Polo.​

Dorsoduro district​

At each stop, taste your way through a selection of small bites, ranging from marinated anchovies and savory meatballs to the beloved arancini. 

Taste local cicchetti

Besides stories and curiosities about Venetian cuisine, your guides will also share interesting facts to connect you with the most authentic Venetian culture.

Connect with Venetian culture

Indulging in authentic Venetian food and wine is even more enjoyable with the company of a small group of like-minded travelers.​ed anchovies and savory meatballs to the beloved arancini.

San Polo​

Pause at a lively wine bar to sample two natural wines, made with minimal intervention and bursting with vibrant, complex flavors.

Stop at a wine bar​

Alongside your natural wines, enjoy slices of prosciutto and salami, region’s creamy, tangy, and rich cheeses or seasonal specialties carefully paired.

Pairing with seasonal food

Raise a toast to your newfound friends and friendly guide with a decadent sweet wine, beautifuly paired with an authentic Venetian dessert.​

Enjoy a sweet treat

The tour will finish in Campiello dei Meloni or in Rugheta del Ravano, depending on your last stop

Ending point in Campiello dei Meloni 

Itinerary

Meet your guide in Campo dei Tolentini​ - Connect with your guide and fellow foodies in front of the church of San Nicolò dei Tolentini, ready to dive into Venice’s exciting tapas culture.

Discover true Venetian cuisine!

Prosecco tasting​  - Spark your appetite with a light and refreshing aperitivo, expertly selected to showcase the region’s superb grapes and winemaking heritage.​

Dorsoduro district​ - As your guide weaves through narrow alleys to tucked-away wine bars, discover the hidden gems and storied landmarks of Dorsoduro and San Polo.​

Arancini, croquettes, mozzarella balls, and more!

Taste local cicchetti - At each stop, taste your way through a selection of small bites, ranging from marinated anchovies and savory meatballs to the beloved arancini. 

Relax at traditional bacari bars

Connect with Venetian culture - Besides stories and curiosities about Venetian cuisine, your guides will also share interesting facts to connect you with the most authentic Venetian culture.

Local wines and spritz aperitifs

San Polo​ - Indulging in authentic Venetian food and wine is even more enjoyable with the company of a small group of like-minded travelers.​ed anchovies and savory meatballs to the beloved arancini.

Embrace the foodie culture of Venice!

Stop at a wine bar​ - Pause at a lively wine bar to sample two natural wines, made with minimal intervention and bursting with vibrant, complex flavors.

Local wine bar​

Pairing with seasonal food - Alongside your natural wines, enjoy slices of prosciutto and salami, region’s creamy, tangy, and rich cheeses or seasonal specialties carefully paired.

Seasonal food pairing​  

Enjoy a sweet treat - Raise a toast to your newfound friends and friendly guide with a decadent sweet wine, beautifuly paired with an authentic Venetian dessert.​

Dessert wine​ 

Ending point in Campiello dei Meloni  - The tour will finish in Campiello dei Meloni or in Rugheta del Ravano, depending on your last stop

Discover authentic Venetian flavors in backstreet bacari bars with a local foodie guide. Small group Venice food and wine tour with cicchetti included

If you're looking to experience Venice's off-the-beaten-path wine and tapas bars, this tour is the perfect solution. With an expert foodie guide who’s a regular at the best spots in the Dorsoduro district and San Polo neighborhood, you'll explore hidden gems while sipping five regional wines—including prosecco, natural wines, and a sweet wine—paired with traditional tapas. It’s an unforgettable experience filled with delicious food, fun, and great company.

Taste of Venice Tapas and Wine Tour in Dorsoduro & San Polo

Savor five wine and cicchetti tastings across local eateries led by an expert foodie guide

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