Venice Evening Food Tour in Cannaregio with Authentic Sit-Down Dinner

You’ll meet near Venice’s famous the Teatro Italia where your food-obsessed, English-speaking guide will be waiting. Along with a group of up to 10 people, you’ll explore the side streets of the Cannaregio district, visiting one of our favorite bacari wine bars, sampling assorted cicchetti dishes, and tasting some of finest regional food and wine in Italy. You’ll also enjoy a sit-down meal with your group at one of the city’s best pasta restaurants. This foodie-led exploration of Venetian culture and history shows you a side of the city most tourists won’t see (or taste!).Venice Food Tour DescriptionYour 2.5-hour tour includes:Small plates called cicchettiProsecco, wine, and cocktailsSit-down pasta dinner and gelatoShort walking tour of CannaregioEnglish-speaking, local guideMaximum of 10 people per groupCannaregio and the Jewish QuarterYour evening in Venice is set in the beautiful neighborhood of Cannaregio. Originally a working-class neighborhood, it has become the center of local Venetian cuisine and culture. Along with your local guide, you’ll explore the most populous of Venice's six sestieri or districts.Within Cannaregio, you’ll also visit the Jewish neighborhood from which the word "ghetto" originates. As you explore the small canals and streets, you’ll see a more authentic, less touristy side of Venice that will make you fall in love with the city all over again.Cicchetti and BacariThere are two words that are vital to know when visiting Venice—cicchetti and bacari. The word cicchetti comes from Venetian dialect, meaning "a small savory snack.” They’re served at various bacari (wine bars) and come in many delicious varieties. Traditional bacari date back to at least the 1300s and have become an integral part of life in Venice.Your local Venetian guide will explain the history of bacari and why people visited them during the day (and even in the morning!). When Italians drink wine, they always have something to eat with it to make sure that they don't get too tipsy. So over time, the bacari started offering cicchetti and a new tradition was born: drinking wine with cicchetti.The SpritzWhether you have a sweet tooth or prefer something bitter, there’s a spritz for everyone. For example the Campari spritz has a higher alcohol content than an Aperol Spritz, and it also tastes more bitter than sweet.The Select Spritz Apertivo-- the original signature Venetian Spritz-- has been a staple in the Venetian lifestyle since the 1920s and is a local favorite.If you’ve ever seen pictures of people in Italy drinking a bright orange cocktail in a stemmed glass, that’s an Aperol spritz. Both drinks are made with prosecco. You’ll learn how to make the classic Italian aperitivo drink from an expert, local bartender.Traditional Sit-Down DinnerAn ombra in Venice is a small glass of wine, but ombra means “shade” in Italian. Legend has it that wine was once sold near the bell tower of St. Mark's Square, where people could relax in the shade. So, the locals would say, "Let's go drink in the shade by the bell tower.” Today, it has been shortened to just one word: ombra. At the third stop, you’ll taste some of the local ombra as you sit down for a delicious dinner that includes some of the best pasta in Venice.Gelato in VeniceNo Italian foodie experience is complete without some refreshing gelato. On this Venice food tour, you’ll learn how to spot the difference between authentic and artificial gelato by visiting one of Venice's best gelateria or gelato shops. Your guide can tell you which flavors are in season, and what makes gelato different from the ice cream you have at home.You may feel like staying out and exploring Venice after the tour ends, or you might need a rest after all the eating and drinking! If you're ready to head home, your guide will happily show you where to catch the nearest vaporetto (water taxi) so you can cruise back to your accommodation for the night.Finding real Venetian food without falling into overpriced tourist traps is nearly impossible unless you know where to look. Our evening food tour through Cannaregio takes you to 5 local spots for 8 tastings and 4 drinks, including cicchetti, baccalà with polenta, fresh pasta, and artisan gelato. Along the way, sip wine, swap stories with your guide, and discover how Venetians really eat, drink, and live.Tour OverviewYour evening food tour begins near Venice’s historic Teatro Italia, where you’ll meet your local guide and small group. Over the course of the evening, you’ll explore the Cannaregio district, visiting 5 local businesses for 8 traditional tastings and 4 drinks. Sample cicchetti, baccalà with polenta, fresh pasta, and artisan gelato as you learn about Venetian food, wine, and culture along the way.Venice Evening Food Tour in Cannaregio with Authentic Sit-Down Dinner DescriptionYour 3-hour tour includes:Small plates called cicchettiProsecco, wine, and cocktailsSit-down Venetian dinner and gelatoShort walking tour of CannaregioEnglish-speaking, local guideLocal, expert storytellingMaximum of 10 people per groupCannaregioYour evening in Venice is set in the beautiful neighborhood of Cannaregio. Originally a working-class neighborhood, it has become the center of local Venetian cuisine and culture.As you explore the small canals and streets, you’ll see a more authentic, less touristy side of Venice that will make you fall in love with the city all over again.Cicchetti and BacariThere are two words that are vital to know when visiting Venice—cicchetti and bacari. The word cicchetti comes from Venetian dialect, meaning "a small savory snack.” They’re served at various bacari (wine bars) and come in many delicious varieties. Traditional bacari date back to at least the 1300s and have become an integral part of life in Venice.Your local Venetian guide will explain the history of bacari and why people visited them during the day (and even in the morning!). When Italians drink wine, they always have something to eat with it to make sure that they don't get too tipsy. So over time, the bacari started offering cicchetti and a new tradition was born: drinking wine with cicchetti.The SpritzWhether you have a sweet tooth or prefer something bitter, there’s a spritz for everyone. For example the Campari spritz has a higher alcohol content than an Aperol Spritz, and it also tastes more bitter than sweet.The Select Spritz Apertivo-- the original signature Venetian Spritz-- has been a staple in the Venetian lifestyle since the 1920s and is a local favorite.If you’ve ever seen pictures of people in Italy drinking a bright orange cocktail in a stemmed glass, that’s an Aperol spritz. Both drinks are made with prosecco. You’ll learn how to make the classic Italian aperitivo drink from an expert, local bartender.Traditional Sit-Down DinnerAn ombra in Venice is a small glass of wine, but the word itself means "shade." Legend says wine sellers used to set up near the bell tower of St. Mark's Square, moving their carts to stay in the shade—hence, drinking in the shade. Today, Venetians simply say, "Let’s grab an ombra." During your final stop, you’ll sip local wine and enjoy a relaxed, sit-down meal featuring traditional Venetian dishes, all while sharing stories and conversation with your guide and group.Gelato in VeniceNo Italian foodie experience is complete without some refreshing gelato. On this Venice food tour, you’ll learn how to spot the difference between authentic and artificial gelato by visiting one of Venice's best gelateria or gelato shops. Your guide can tell you which flavors are in season, and what makes gelato different from the ice cream you have at home.You may feel like staying out and exploring Venice after the tour ends, or you might need a rest after all the eating and drinking! If you're ready to head home, your guide will happily show you where to catch the nearest vaporetto (water taxi) so you can cruise back to your accommodation for the night.