
Venice Evening Food Tour: Bites, Drinks & Sit-Down Dinner
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4.6/5
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Is Venice Evening Food Tour: Bites, Drinks & Sit-Down Dinner worth booking?
Venice Evening Food Tour: Bites, Drinks & Sit-Down Dinner is a 2.5-hour experience in Venice, Italy, from $38 per person. It scores 75 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.6/5 rating across 140 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 75 / 100
- Rating
- 4.6/5 (140)
- Duration
- 2.5 hours
- From
- $38 per person
Get ready for an unforgettable evening in the lively Cannaregio district, where you’ll experience the true Venetian way of life through incredible food, wine, and local charm. Your expert guide will lead you to 4 of the
What you get
About this experience
Get ready for an unforgettable evening in the lively Cannaregio district, where you’ll experience the true Venetian way of life through incredible food, wine, and local charm. Your expert guide will lead you to 4 of the best eateries, letting you taste your way through Venice’s culinary gems. Start with classic meat based cicchetti paired with a refreshing Venetian Spritz. Continue to taste more fish themed cicchetti, along with a glass of traditional 'ombra' wine. Next, savor a sit-down meal with your choice of squid ink pasta, baccalà with polenta, or parmigiana. To finish, treat yourself to authentic gelato from a local artisanal gelateria. While wandering through the charming streets of Cannaregio, your guide will share insider tips on the best bars and eateries in Venice. Limited to a semi private group for a more personal experience.
What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 141 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Food and drink
6 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
5 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Traveler reviews
141 verified traveler reviews for Venice Evening Food Tour: Bites, Drinks & Sit-Down Dinner. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Good tour
Good food and drink. Lovely and pleasant guide.
via Tripadvisor
Excellent Tour Guide!!!
Marta was so sweet, informative, and did an Excellent Job!!! Thank you Marta!
Response from the operator: Hi again, thank you for the wonderful note! We are delighted Marta did such an excellent job hosting you. Sampling authentic local bites and wine on a Venice evening food tour is always a highlight. Hope to see you on another delicious trip soon!
via Tripadvisor
Our tour guide was a...
Our tour guide was a wonderful local woman who educated and informed us as we traversed from restaurant to restaurant.
via Viator
Highly recommend
I loved the food and the tour guide was the best absolutely loved her!!!
via Tripadvisor
Evening Food Tour of Canareggio w/ Daria
Met at Despar Teatro Italia. Guide was Daria, a local who grew up in the sestiere of Cannaregio and took us on a 2.5 hr tour of the sestiere on foot stopping at a select number of places eating typical Venetian cicchetti, gelato, Spritz and a sit down dinner. It was an intimate group of 5 people plus Daria. Atmosphere was very friendly. Daria know her stuff. She didn't just talk about food but also gave us a surprising amount of knowledge of the city generally. Tried Baccala Monticato, Gamberi con Polenta, Spritz (Select), several cups of Prose Artichoke heart, Rissotto con Vongole at da Bruno (really good), ordered a litter of locally produced right from the jug at wine at Rimani Venezia for less than 5 euro (they sell other stuff too) and capped the day with gelato at Maison de la crepe. Daria also pointed out other good local spots that we couldn't make it to on the tour. Would love to go on another tour with Daria. Just note the tour company voucher may give you different information on what to expect. The voucher said to expect someone in a red branded shirt and a sign, when that wasn't actually the case but I dont think that was on Daria. She was wonderful. We sat down at most places to eat but stood at 1 or 2. The walk wasn't bad even given the excessive heat and humidity, in total just under 3 miles or 4.5 Km/5000 steps. Most of it on the narrow streets and alleys, so out of direct sun exposure. I would definitely recommend. Worth every euro.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 2.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Booked in 30 days
- 49
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 75
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Venice Evening Food Tour: Bites, Drinks & Sit-Down Dinner: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Venice.
How much does Venice Evening Food Tour: Bites, Drinks & Sit-Down Dinner cost?
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Prices start at $38 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Venice usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Venice Evening Food Tour: Bites, Drinks & Sit-Down Dinner take?
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Plan for about 2.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Venice is not rushed.
Is Venice Evening Food Tour: Bites, Drinks & Sit-Down Dinner worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 75 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.6/5 across 140 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Venice, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Venice Evening Food Tour: Bites, Drinks & Sit-Down Dinner?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Venice Evening Food Tour: Bites, Drinks & Sit-Down Dinner suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Venice Evening Food Tour: Bites, Drinks & Sit-Down Dinner?
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Around 49 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Venice can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Venice and add a light layer if any part of the 2.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Venice Evening Food Tour: Bites, Drinks & Sit-Down Dinner start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Venice within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Venice?
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On Outty we rank every Venice experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine in Venice, Eating Venice Small Group Food & Drinks Tour, Venice Bacaro Food Tour: Eat and Drink like a Venetian. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Venice?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Venice?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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