
Venice Food Tour with Local Guide and City Highlights
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Is Venice Food Tour with Local Guide and City Highlights worth booking?
Venice Food Tour with Local Guide and City Highlights is a 2-hour experience in Venice, Italy, from $52 per person. It scores 52 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 52 / 100
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- Duration
- 2 hours
- From
- $52 per person
Discover Venice through its hidden alleyways where tradition still shapes everyday life. This flexible tasting experience lets travelers choose how deeply they want to explore, with tours lasting between 2 and 4 hours in different formats. The 2-hour Regular Tour is perfect as an introduction to Venetian street cuisine. Strolling past markets, bridges, and historic storefronts, you’ll sample favorites such as cicchetti, baccalà mantecato, fritti and artisanal gelato. For guests looking to go deeper, the 3-hour Gourmet Tour explores additional districts and showcases traditional and contemporary interpretations of Venetian specialties. The 4-hour Private Signature Experience is for travelers seeking exclusivity and customization. With extended time and personalized attention, it may include premium tastings and routes tailored to specific interests. Whether you prefer a quick tasting adventure or a gourmet journey, this street food tour offers an authentic way to experience Venice!
What you get
About this experience
Discover Venice through its hidden alleyways where tradition still shapes everyday life. This flexible tasting experience lets travelers choose how deeply they want to explore, with tours lasting between 2 and 4 hours in different formats. The 2-hour Regular Tour is perfect as an introduction to Venetian street cuisine. Strolling past markets, bridges, and historic storefronts, you’ll sample favorites such as cicchetti, baccalà mantecato, fritti and artisanal gelato. For guests looking to go deeper, the 3-hour Gourmet Tour explores additional districts and showcases traditional and contemporary interpretations of Venetian specialties. The 4-hour Private Signature Experience is for travelers seeking exclusivity and customization. With extended time and personalized attention, it may include premium tastings and routes tailored to specific interests. Whether you prefer a quick tasting adventure or a gourmet journey, this street food tour offers an authentic way to experience Venice!
What's included
Included
- Professional local guide
- Small group walking tour or private option
Not included
- Drinks depending on option
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
What you'll see and do
Campo San Bartolomeo
Your tasty walking tour will start from the San Bartolomeo square in the heart of Venice, or another convenient meeting point depending on the selected option.
15 minutes here
If included in the itinerary, continue your tour with the lovely square in the city centre of Venice, famous for its gothic church (known also as the Church of San Giacometo) with the huge clock and the beautiful atrium.
15 minutes here
Mercati di Rialto
Rialto Market - is an ancient trading venue of Venice, famous especially for selling fish. Surrounded by the colours and flavours of the market stalls full of fresh products, you will see how Venetian do their shopping and try some local specialities.
30 minutes here
The Rialto Bridge is the most visited sight along the Grand Canal and one of the most iconic bridges in Venice.
15 minutes here
You will take a relaxing sightseeing walk along the most famous canal in the world.
15 minutes here
You may pass by the deconsecrated Roman catholic church, built in the 11th century.
15 minutes here
Campo San Toma
A lovely small square, not very well known for tourist. There you will see some interesting monuments such as Scuola dei Calegheri.
15 minutes here
Campo Santa Margherita
Your Venetian street food tour may end at the Campo Santa Margherita – a bustling square with small shops, bars, restaurants and a tiny fish market. It’s a popular meeting point for locals and tourists at any time of the day or evening.
15 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Venice
Meet your guide at Campo San Bortolomio next to the statue.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
The tour ends in the Campo Santa Margherita area.
Options you can book
Private Signature Experiences
Private Option Duration: 4 hours
Venice Food Tour with Local Guide & City Highlights
Gourmet Option - Private
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Gourmet Option Small Group
Small group option Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes 3.5h tour
Regular Tour - Private
Private tour
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Blue Tours
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Vegan and gluten free options not available
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Good to know
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Price range
- $52 to $189
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by Blue Tours, who run 21 experiences we rank across 5 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 41.0.
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Venice Food Tour with Local Guide and City Highlights: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Venice.
How much does Venice Food Tour with Local Guide and City Highlights cost?
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Prices start at $52 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 Food Tour with Local Guide and City Highlights take?
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Plan for about 2 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 Food Tour with Local Guide and City Highlights worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 52 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 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 Food Tour with Local Guide and City Highlights?
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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 Food Tour with Local Guide and City Highlights suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Venice Food Tour with Local Guide and City Highlights?
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Around 0 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-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Venice Food Tour with Local Guide and City Highlights 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 Venice Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class with wine by Cooking Italy, Eating Venice Small Group Food & Drinks Tour, Tour of The Real Hidden Venice. 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.
What is included in Venice Food Tour with Local Guide and City Highlights?
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Included: Professional local guide; and Small group walking tour or private option. Not included: Drinks depending on option; and Hotel pickup and drop-off. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for Venice Food Tour with Local Guide and City Highlights?
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Meet your guide at Campo San Bortolomio next to the statue. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is Venice Food Tour with Local Guide and City Highlights offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Venice Food Tour with Local Guide and City Highlights?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
What happens to Venice Food Tour with Local Guide and City Highlights if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Venice. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What booking options are available for Venice Food Tour with Local Guide and City Highlights?
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There are 5 options to choose from, including Private Signature Experiences, Venice Food Tour with Local Guide & City Highlights, Gourmet Option - Private, Gourmet Option Small Group. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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