Venetian Gastronomic Experience: Explore Market and Taste Cicchetti in Small-Group Tour
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Venezia
Embark on a Venetian gastronomic adventure! Explore the fish market, taste cicchetti, sip prosecco, ride a gondolino, and indulge in a traditional Venetian lunch. Come hungry!
Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Mercati di Rialto - You will meet your guide and begin your small group semi-private tour at the antique Rialto Fish Market, a UNESCO preserved patrimony, and one of the most ancient and picturesque parts of the city! Venice culinary traditions are much centred around seafood, the great majority of which has been (and still is) delivered to this antique market for centuries. As you explore the stands, listen to the sounds of the market, observe locals as they bargain, and see a phenomenal variety of seafood (perhaps even some you’ve never seen before!), you will surely feel like a true Venetian. 

  • Venice - Thirsty and hungry for a snack after your market experience? No problem! Following your opening adventure you will then stroll through the city, taste cicchetti and sip on prosecco at two of Venice’s most authentic cicchetti bars. Cicchetti are classic Venetians finger food snacks that the locals eat from mid morning throughout the day and which are usually accompanied by prosecco. 

At this point it will almost be lunch time! Hop on a gondolino (a small gondola) and cross the canal to enjoy a sit down lunch featuring all the classics of Venetian culinary tradition! By the end of this extravagant food experience you will definitely feel like a local yourself, and are sure to bring back some ever lasting memories, in your taste buds too! 

What's Included
  • Small group size limited to 6 people for a personalized experience
  • Expert guidance from a professional tour guide
  • Delicious lunch included
  • An opportunity to taste local food and beverages
  • Unique Gondolino ride across the picturesque canal
  • Enjoy a selection of alcoholic beverages
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

This authentic 3-hour Venetian gastronomic tour allows you to join a small, intimate group of just 6 people, led by a knowledgeable local guide. You’ll be immersed in the long-standing culinary practices of Venice. During this gourmet journey, you’ll visit the historic Venetian fish market, become familiar with how the locals haggle for their produce, savour delicious prosecco whilst trying famous cicchetti (Venetian snacks), enjoy a brief trip on a traditional gondolino, and wrap up the experience with a seated lunch, savouring some of Venice’s finest and most traditional dishes. Make sure to arrive with an empty stomach!

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years
  • 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
Chiesa di San Giacomo di Rialto
Campo San Giacomo di Rialto
In front of the Chiesa di San Giacomo di Rialto. Your guide will be holding a LivTours sign.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Jjsine60
Jun 2, 2024
Best tour of Venice ever! - This was just an amazing tour. We can't express how enjoyable Giulia made the day for us. Her knowledge and professionalism was over the top. By the end of the tour we had a real feel of life in Venice and being able to experience amazing food and drink made our first taste of Italy one that will stay with us forever. We would recommend Giulia and Liv Tours to anyone considering travel to Venice.
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C443aumarkf
May 20, 2024
Great stories and full bellies! - We ended up with a private tour but it wouldn’t have mattered if there were a few more. We had a Venetian guide who knew the best restaurants and history. Fantastic experience!
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I9144qxkathyk
May 11, 2024
Great tour!! - Greatly enjoyed our tour with Guilia, Who obviously loves her job. It was very evident that she is passionate about being a true local, having been born and raised here, we were introduced to some very tasty local food and drink.
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F6370ormaryr
May 9, 2024
Exploring the markets, barcoda stops and sampling, wine tasting and desserts! - We were introduced to the great markets of Venice— fish and vegetables— as well as the local stopping off points. It was a great cultural event! Our guide, Eleonora, was fantastic! Not only was she extremely knowledgeable, but so helpful and warm and friendly! She made the tours!!
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Michaelvu2581on
Apr 26, 2024
Daria’s Cicchetti tour was pure magic! - Daria’s tour of the Venice market was such a trip highlight for our family! She was so knowledgeable and friendly, and provided incredible insight as a local Venetian. We toured the fish market (incredible variety of seafood!) and then we went to three delicious locations for ‘Cicchetti’ which were small bites accompanied by wine. We had local meatballs, local scallops and cod cream! What an experience, and we all tried things we would have never tried on our own since Daria provided such wonderful context on why the food was special. One of the biggest highlights was Daria’s suggestion for dinner at “trattoria Madonna” which is one of the few remaining authentic restaurants in Venice. Our dinner there was AMAZING and we would have never known about the gem had it not been for Daria. If you go to Venice, BOOK THIS TOUR. Exploring this special city through food is the best way to experience Venetian culture. 10/10
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852sandih
Apr 21, 2024
Wonderful Venice Market and Food Experience - We loved this Venetian food experience! Alice, our guide, was so knowledgeable and friendly! We felt as if she was part of our family by the end of the tour. We highly recommend this to anyone that wants to get a feel for the history of cicchetti and the markets of Venice.
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Trek592997
Mar 30, 2024
Cicchetti with Giulia - We did the private Cicchetti tour with Giulia. She was a great host and we really enjoyed sharing the day with her. We have young kids (7 and 12) and she adapted the itinerary to best fit our needs. Thank you so much for an unforgettable experience.
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Dougg927
Nov 30, 2023
Liv Tours is the best! - Daniela was wonderful taking care of us on our tour. We enjoyed her so much. I can’t think of anything I would add. The tour was fabulous and we will recommend it to friends traveling to Venice. We are looking forward to our next Liv Tour in Rome. Liv Tour company is wonderful. Highly recommend.
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Bob
Sep 23, 2023
Food, history, and friendship. - Jennifer was our guide. And she was brilliant. Her explanation of the history of Venice including the markets and food were exceptional. Her choices of food and drink locations were perfect. Even a Gondola ride was included. This tour was so complete my wife and I felt like native Venetians. At one point I left my hat at the restaurant and she quickly made her way back to retrieve it. I feel like we made a friend and know Venice, it’s food, and it’s history so much better. Do this tour. If you can get Jennifer you will thank me. Perfection!
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S7063ixsamanthaj
Sep 20, 2023
Great tour! - Great tour. Do this at the start of your Venice visit! Great to see the markets and learn about each place we visited while trying the delicious food & drink.
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