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Venetian Aperitivo: Local Wine Bar Experience
5.0
25 Ratings
Venezia
Experience an exclusive Venetian Aperitivo with a private tour of hidden wine bars. Sip local drinks, savor mouthwatering ‘cicchetti’ bites, and discover off-the-beaten-path spots.
Experience an exclusive Venetian Aperitivo with a private tour of hidden wine bars. Sip local drinks, savor mouthwatering ‘cicchetti’ bites, and discover off-the-beaten-path spots.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Campo S.S. Apostoli - Conveniently situated between Rialto and the train station, this is our designated rendezvous spot. From this location, we’ll embark on a journey, hopping from one “bacaro” to another, while uncovering the city’s concealed treasures.
- Cannaregio - We’ll resist the urge to follow the main tourist trails as indicated by the…
- Campo S.S. Apostoli - Conveniently situated between Rialto and the train station, this is our designated rendezvous spot. From this location, we’ll embark on a journey, hopping from one “bacaro” to another, while uncovering the city’s concealed treasures.
- Cannaregio - We’ll resist the urge to follow the main tourist trails as indicated by the signs and instead, take a detour into the Cannaregio neighborhood. Our exploration will lead us to magnificent baroque churches, small chapels that are home to Tintoretto’s masterworks, and peculiar marble sculptures. We’ll pause to enjoy some fine local wine and savor tasty cicchetti snacks, then continue with an enthralling walk through the historic synagogues of the Ghetto.
What's Included
- 3 drinks included (Spritz, local wine, or non-alcoholic options)
- Complimentary snacks
- Convenient pickup from hotel or desired Venice location
- Expert guidance from top rated, licensed local guide
- 3 drinks included (Spritz, local wine, or non-alcoholic options)
- Complimentary snacks
- Convenient pickup from hotel or desired Venice location
- Expert guidance from top rated, licensed local guide
Additional Information
Experience a distinctive ‘Aperitivo’ moment, a cherished everyday event for Venetians. Discover the ‘Bacaroes’, authentic Venetian wine bars, as you relish local beverages and savor delectable ‘cicchetti’ snacks in various hidden taverns and pubs known only to the locals!
Indulge in Venice’s beloved cocktail hour on this gourmet and wine tour that…
Experience a distinctive ‘Aperitivo’ moment, a cherished everyday event for Venetians. Discover the ‘Bacaroes’, authentic Venetian wine bars, as you relish local beverages and savor delectable ‘cicchetti’ snacks in various hidden taverns and pubs known only to the locals!
Indulge in Venice’s beloved cocktail hour on this gourmet and wine tour that deviates from the masses and takes you to wine taverns frequented by locals. Try the iconic Aperol spritz or the true Venetian variations, complemented with the popular Venetian mini-dishes called ‘cicchetti’ while engaging in convivial banter with a gastronomical guide.
Journey from one bar to the next, libation after libation, and uncover the city’s hidden treasures located in off-the-beaten-track locales.
- 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
Combo, Venezia
Campo dei Gesuiti
meet your guide at Combo, in Campo dei Gesuiti, in the the internal yard near the well. Not the well outside in Campo dei Gesuiti: please enter the door with a big COMBO sign and you will see the guide in the internal yard.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(25 Ratings)
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Susannewp3463oq
Oct 18, 2023
Aperitifs with enlightenment - Who would have thought it? We have the Austrians to thank for the Spritz. You gain insights like this when you go bar-hopping with Valerio. A really enjoyable tour. Seven of us went from Canareggio to the Rialto Bridge and gathered impressions of the diversity of Venice. Of course, every aperitivo has its story and there is something to tell about every cicchetto. Valerio speaks perfect German and English and is an absolute Venice insider. Highly recommended.
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270ankes
Oct 13, 2023
Perfectly - 2 hours and not enough with Valerio because he has so many things and stories to recount. And very very funny. It was the second time with him and certainly not the last.
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K7672aktanjah
Sep 28, 2023
Definitely do it! - Fantastic! Valerio knows how to give a slightly different impression of this great city - away from the tourist routes. You get an impression of how the Venetians live and Valerio gives lots of little details about the city. We went to different bars - each one unique and with lots of flair! Of course we tried cicchetti and got lots of tips for bars and restaurants! If you are visiting Venice for the first time, you are in great hands with Valerio, but we can also highly recommend his tours to those who have been there several times! It's worth it!
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Sara_m
Oct 3, 2021
More authentic way to see Venice! - Great tour! It was a fantastic way to get off the beaten path and try some more authentic Venetian foods and drinks that I wouldn’t necessarily have tried on my own (but liked!). Our guide was awesome and even provided a few great restaurant recs that were the best meals we had on our trip! I’d highly recommend—just make sure to read the fine print—not all drinks at each stop are included, which was fine but I’d glossed over when I booked.
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Madeleinew563
Oct 2, 2021
A fantastic introduction to the city - Valerio's tour was amazing, We booked with him for the first night we arrived in Venice so that we could be shown the Hiden gems of the city that you wouldn't normally find as a tourist.
Valerio was chatty, personable and spoken fluent English which made it easy to ask questions when walking around the winding side streets. This combined with his outstanding knowledge of venitian history made the tour both interesting and enjoyable.
Before meeting, he messaged and arranged a spot to meet along with providing a list of restaurants that he would recommend within the city. During our tour he even phoned and booked at his number one recommendation for us which we have eaten at this evening. The restaurant was outstanding, tucked away in a secluded courtyard its certainly something that we couldn't have located without his recommendation.
I will be passing his details to any family or friends that come to visit this beautiful city and would recommend Valerio to anyone!
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D8926lykarinaa
Jul 8, 2021
Wine tour - Adair was a great host, she took us to three places all a fair distance from each other which was really cool because we got a mini tour of Venice in a sense and were able to ask all the questions that came to mind as we strolled. The variety of appetizers were delicious! Tour guide is very social and fun to be around.
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Ek10000
Dec 20, 2020
Amazing Tour and Mixology class - I had a mixology class with Valerio back in May, as a birthday present for my wife. It was amazing, and it positively affected my entire summer. I now did it two more times, with friends and business associates. Each time, Valerio‘s bright personality, knowledge and warmth shines through. He makes a simple class on how to make an Aperol spritz and a virtual tour of the area feel like yoga re there with him. I couldn’t recommend it more highly.
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Suecamer
Oct 12, 2020
the genuine Venetian aperitivo experience - Valerio introduced me to the drinks, cichetti and best baccaro venues around Cannaregio. It was a real "locals" experience - and I got to try all sorts of delicious, authentic Venetian food. I found it a very memorable and enjoyable experience - the ambiance of sitting next to a canal in the moonlight with an aperitivo seemed to capture what was special about Venice perfectly. Valerio also offered me guidance and recommendations for other places to eat and visit while in Venice - he's great company and incredibly helpful and it made a huge difference to my overall experience. Would definitely recommend - and I would go back to all the places we went without hesitation.
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Katharinak936
Sep 6, 2020
Great experience in the heart of Cannaregio - Valerio was perfect company to guide us around and show us hidden treasures of Cannaregio.
He even sent us lots of recommendations for the upcoming days in Venice and we could contact him with questions. Really, such a great guy!
The drinks and snacks have been full size, so great value for money. All in all a perfect startete our holiday.
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Kathy
Jun 21, 2020
Fun virtual cocktail class - My husband and I were supposed to be in Italy in June, but with the pandemic, that is of course not happening. We were looking for ways to still enjoy some of the Italian culture while also supporting some of the virtual offerings that tour companies were offering. And we found this cocktail class with Valerio. It was so much fun! We had had an Aperol Spritz before, but it was fun to learn the culture behind it, and try a couple other Italian cocktails (with Campari and Cynar). It was a fun way to spend the afternoon. Thank you Valerio! He was a great mixologist, and even showed us part of the canal near his house in Murano.
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