Market & Cicchetti Venice Food & Wine Tour | Semi-Private Reviews

Perfect Mix of Culture, Food, and Fun

This was such a pleasant surprise! Small group, wonderful guide, and the chance to eat where locals actually go. My husband and I especially liked crossing the canal in the gondolino—it was short but so charming. The hot chocolate at the end was divine on a chilly afternoon.

Great Tour for Food and Culture Lovers

As a solo traveler, this was ideal—small, friendly, and full of delicious stops. I enjoyed chatting with the group while trying local snacks like fried seafood and crostini. The stories behind the dishes gave me such a deeper appreciation for Venetian food culture.

From Fish Market to Gelato—Perfection!

Watching the fishmongers at the Rialto Market was fascinating—their energy at 9 AM was unreal! Then we strolled through the city tasting delicious bites and sipping prosecco under sunny skies. The gondolino ride was short but memorable, and the gelato finale sealed the deal.

A True Local Experience

I’ve done many food tours, but LivTours’ Venice Food & Wine Tour stands out. The small group size made it intimate, and our guide Christian had great rapport with the bar owners. The pairing of seafood cicchetti and crisp prosecco was heavenly. I left full and happy.

Venice’s Secret Food Scene Revealed

Our guide, Gözde, made us feel like locals for a few hours. We walked through markets I’d never have found on my own and ate cicchetti standing at tiny bars with locals chatting in Italian around us. The gondolino ride across the canal was a charming touch I’ll always remember.

Fun and Flavorful Adventure

This was our favorite tour in Italy! The combination of learning about Venetian traditions while eating and drinking was so much fun. My wife loved the bacala mantecato (creamy cod), while I couldn’t get enough of the polpette (meatballs). Ending with gelato by the water was perfect.

Authentic Venice in Every Bite

Santiago, our guide, was incredible—friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly loved food. We wandered through the fish market before sampling delicious cicchetti with spritz and prosecco. Each stop felt like a hidden gem. A truly local experience that’s worth every euro.

A Taste of Real Venice

We’d been in Venice for two days before this, but this tour showed us an entirely new side. Our guide, Francesca, was passionate and funny, leading us through narrow alleys to her favorite bacari. I adored the sparkling prosecco and the fried zucchini blossoms.

Venice Through Local Flavors

Our small group of four made it feel like a private tour. We learned about the daily fish deliveries and tried cicchetti we never would’ve ordered ourselves. My teen son even surprised me by loving the anchovy toast! The dessert stop was a sweet ending—literally.

Foodie Heaven by the Canals

If you enjoy exploring a city through your taste buds, this is your tour. From the bustling Rialto Market to a smooth gondolino ride across the canal, every stop felt thoughtfully curated. I especially loved the creamy cod cicchetti and prosecco stop—simple but perfection.