Market & Cicchetti Private Venice Food Tour Reviews

Venice

Fantastic time. Kids and adults loved it.

Interesting and delicious!

Our tour guide Daria was excellent at making sure we tasted a variety of food as well as explaining about traditional foods of Venice. Walking thru the produce and fish market was very educational and was a good representation of life in Venice. This was a fun way to see a less touristy side of Venice.

A Foodie’s Dream in Venice

From start to finish, everything ran smoothly. LivTours’ private setup made it feel exclusive, and the food was incredible — especially the squid ink crostini. We ended the day watching gondolas pass by as we enjoyed gelato. Simply magical.

Immersive, Educational, and Delicious

The best part was learning how Venetians eat cicchetti as part of their day. Our guide even taught us how to say “Un’ombra di vino, per favore!” properly. I left full, happy, and feeling like I’d seen the real Venice.

More Than Just a Food Tour

This was a cultural journey. Our guide, Giulia, explained how Venice’s trading past influenced its cuisine, and suddenly every bite had meaning. The gondolino ride to dessert was so peaceful — a perfect finale.

So Much Fun for Food Lovers

The liveliness of the fish market in the morning was something I’ll never forget. Then came the cicchetti — small bites bursting with flavor! My favorite was the creamy polenta topped with shrimp. The gondolino ride was the cherry on top.

Hidden Culinary Gems of Venice

We learned so much more than expected — not just about food but also local customs. Our guide, Paolo, had a great sense of humor and introduced us to the concept of ombra (a small glass of wine). We now use that term at home!

Family-Friendly and Fantastic

Traveling with grandparents and two young kids, we weren’t sure if a food tour would work — but it was perfect. The guide adjusted everything to our pace. My dad still talks about the fried meatballs, and the kids adored their gelato reward at the end.

Great Way to Start a Venice Trip

We did this tour on our first day and it gave us confidence to order cicchetti on our own later. The guide shared local phrases and etiquette, which we loved. The market part was vibrant and full of character.

A Local Experience Done Right

LivTours has perfected the balance between fun and authenticity. I especially liked that we visited family-run bacari rather than touristy spots. The homemade crostini with anchovy and onion was divine!