--- title: "A Venetian Evening: Wine Tasting and Cicchetti with a Local Guide" lang: en type: tour city: Venice country: Italy price: 99 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.94 reviews: 157 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Cicchetti and wine crawl rank_in_category: 7 of 17 (Food & Cicchetti Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/tours/a-venetian-evening-wine-tasting-and-cicchetti-with-a-local-guide/ --- # A Venetian Evening: Wine Tasting and Cicchetti with a Local Guide **Guidekin's take:** An evening of six cicchetti and a sweet with prosecco, three dry regional wines including a natural one and a dessert wine, in bars chosen for the food rather than the view. The guide waits ten minutes and no longer, and vegetarian plates need notice. 4.94 from 157 reviews for 3h. In our comparison: #7 of 17 in Food & Cicchetti Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Enjoy real Venice away from the tourist crowd led by a young local guide. A relaxing 3 hours street food and wine walking tour around the alleys and the fine wine bars of Venice to try the best selection of cicchetti (Venetian-style tapas) and sip various regional drinks. Bars have been carefully selected based on the quality of their food/drinks and the authenticity of the location. The tour offers a selection of local prosecco, natural wines and more drinks, all originally from the Veneto region. All our guides are local, young, passionate about Venice and its cuisine and, of course, professionally licensed. The wine experience combines insights into Venice's culture, its rich history, arts and daily habits. Our commitment is to show you Venice the way it really is not the way tourists want to see it. This tour has been designed for real foodies and travelers. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meet your guide in Campo dei Tolentini, - Starts 17:00, 17:30: 2 departures a day - Food included: 1 dessert wine, 1 Prosecco wine, 3… - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €59: ages 6 to 11 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €99 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.94/5 from 157 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Streaty Food Tours - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 17:00, 17:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.94 from 157 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 153 of 157. - 5 stars: 151 (96%) - 4 stars: 2 (1%) - 3 stars: 4 (3%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers value the local wine bars and sociable guides; the cicchetti divide opinion, especially the fish dishes. **Praised:** - Knowledgeable, sociable guides who explain regional wines and Venetian food - Local wine bars in quieter areas that guests say they would not find alone - Varied wines and cicchetti, with guests often finding the food enough to replace dinner - Small groups that make conversation with fellow travellers easy - Willingness to adapt tastings to dietary needs and food preferences **Complaints:** - Some enjoy the seafood cicchetti, while others dislike the fish flavours - Some find the food poor value for the tour cost - Some praise the historical detail, while others want more commentary about Venice Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2023-05-20 to 2026-09-20); last checked 2026-10-04. ## What's included - 1 dessert wine - 1 Prosecco wine - 6 Traditional cicchetti tapas and sweet treat - Walking Tour guided by Local Expert - 3 Regional dry wines (also natural wine) ## Not included - Extra food or drinks - Public transportation - photo service ## Itinerary 1. **Campo dei Tolentini** (pass by, no stop) - Pass by and admire 2. **Dorsoduro** (2h) - Walk with your local guide and try local specialities through the streets off the touristy path, where locals drink, eat and cheer up! 3. **Campo Santa Margherita** (10m) - Take a look at Banksy's graffiti 4. **Campo dei Frari** (20m) - In this area are locals' favorite wine bars 5. **Church of San Pantalon** (10m) - If opened you will have a quick look at the stunning frescoes on the ceiling ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 17:00, 17:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Meet your guide in Campo dei Tolentini, right in front of the church. Your guide will be carrying a red bag with the Streaty logo printed on it. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJyUm1wAqxfkcRAnXparUU0ho ## Good to know - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - We have a strict ten-minute waiting policy. Once missed the meeting with the guide, we do not guarantee a second chance to reach the group. No refunds are provided for late arrival - Please advise any specific dietary requirements at the time of booking - Vegetarian options available (please advise at time of booking) - Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately - 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 - SUITABLE FOR VEGETARIANS AND PESCATARIANS - NOT AVAILABLE GLUTEN-FREE AND VEGAN OPTIONS ## Compared with other Food & Cicchetti Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #7 of 17** | €99 | 3h | 4.94 (157) | shared | | [Eating Venice Small Group Food & Drinks Tour](/italy/venice/tours/eating-venice-small-group-food-drinks-tour/?format=md) | €109 | 3h 30m | 4.97 (1255) | shared | | [Venice Food Tour: Sunset Cicchetti & Wine Tasting](/italy/venice/tours/venice-food-tour-sunset-cicchetti-wine-tasting/?format=md) | €109 | 3h | 4.96 (403) | shared | | [Exclusive Prosecco Wine Tour - from Venice](/italy/venice/tours/exclusive-prosecco-wine-tour-from-venice/?format=md) | €181 | 6h | 4.98 (216) | shared | Ranked #7 of 17 in Food & Cicchetti Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €14 to €181, median €95; typical length 3h. 3 of 17 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/food-tours-venice/?format=md ## More in Venice - All Venice tours: https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/tours/a-venetian-evening-wine-tasting-and-cicchetti-with-a-local-guide/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/?format=md