Top Veneto Food & Drink

Taste your way through the backstreet bars of Venice on this delicious food and wine tour. Follow your local guide to different ‘enotecas’ (wine bars) to discover where local Venetians go to drink and mingle. At each stop, sample regional wines and Prosecco served alongside plates of the popular Venetian appetizers called ‘cicchetti.’ Group size is limited to 12 to ensure a personalized experience.

Feel like a local when you follow your guide to Venice’s in-the-know bars and restaurants—and enjoy an indulgent tasting tour as you explore the city—on this small-group, evening excursion. Meet your guide in central Venice, and come hungry: as you wend your way between different bars and eateries, you’ll try everything from spritzes and crostini to cicchetti (Venetian small plates) and gelato. As you go, learn more about daily life in Venice from your guide.

Taste your way through the canal city on a street food tour of Venice. Walk through gorgeous squares, see impressive churches, and visit the bustling Rialto Market. See Campo Santa Margherita, the Grand Canal, Basilica dei Frari, San Polo, and much more. Savor Venetian specialties like cicchetti, buranelli, tramezzini, and tiramisu.

The Corte San Mattia Wine Experience allows participants to taste typical local wines produced in an organic way just a few steps from the structure. Participants will also enjoy the breathtaking view of Verona, admirable from our terrace, where the tasting will take place. The typical products that we offer to accompany the wines with their goodness and freshness make the whole experience more complete and satisfying.

Venice is more than an open-air museum, it’s also a world-renowned gastronomy hub. Discover the full-flavored wines of Veneto during this insider’s wine crawl, which features six different labels in six different bars or restaurants. Enjoy tasty food pairings along the way from fresh regional ingredients, as you learn how to eat—and more importantly, drink—like a true Venetian local.

Learn guided by a local chef how to make traditional "Pasta Fresca" from scratch with a fresh seasonal sauce, followed by one of Italy's most famous desserts Tiramisù. After the cooking workshop enjoy a 3-course menu with the recipes prepared during the class with local wines and selected beverages. This experience is perfect for groups of friends, families and team-building events.

Explore Venice without the hassle of researching or planning on a food tour with multiple food and alcoholic beverage tastings, from Italian gelato to Spritz. Booking a private tour ensures the full attention of your guide, who provides little-known facts about Venice’s history and robust food scene as well as recommendations for the duration of your visit. A range of departure times is available for your convenience.

Sail across the Venetian Lagoon on this romantic, 2-hour sunset cruise. Get a new perspective on the towering cathedrals and historic palazzos that line the isles of Venice from aboard a traditional Venetian boat. Pop open a half bottle of Prosecco and soak up the glorious sights of St Mark’s Basin and Venice Lido bathed in the golden light of sunset. Tour numbers are limited to 11 people to ensure an intimate, personalized experience.

Valpolicella is one of Italy’s most important wine countries, and its scenic hills are dotted with traditional, family-run cellars. With this experience, visit one of these small wineries and learn about how the wines are produced and aged directly from the winemaker. Discover the history of the family and its estate, and end with a guided wine tasting paired with extra-virgin olive oil and local cheese and salami.

Enjoy a real taste of Venice on a tantalizing lunchtime tour of the Rialto Market and discover the city’s impressive culinary credentials. Follow your guide on a tour of Venice’s foodie hotspots, browse the fresh produce at the city’s famous markets, and tuck into traditional cicchetti (Venetian tapas) at a local inn. Finally, sample fine regional wines and prosecco at the city’s legendary Bacari bars, then leave armed with plenty of recommendations for where to shop and dine in the city.

Discover Verona’s gastronomy and the city highlights during this half-day tour. Stroll down the quaint streets of the historic city center and learn about the history and traditions of Verona. Tours are modified for each season and you visit historic eateries, wine bars, and restaurants. You also take a ride on the funicular to the highest part of the city for a stunning view of Verona.

Learn what sets Venetian cuisine apart from the rest of Italy on an indulgent food and wine walking tour in Venice. Learn what Italians eat for breakfast, discover the beloved small bites known as ‘cicchetti,’ hunt down the best gelato in town, and pop into some of the island's best ‘bacari,’ or wine bars, on a sensory journey led by a foodie guide. Then enjoy a sit-down diner complete with authentic Italian pasta and gelato.

While in Verona, don’t miss out on visiting the well-known Valpolicella wine region. On this small-group tour, follow your guide through the area, and stop at vineyards to taste some of the best Italian wines, including an Amarone, a rich red wine made from partially dried grapes. Along the way, learn about the winemaking process and snap pictures of the beautiful vineyards.

Gelato is Italy’s favorite sweet treat—and on this tour, you won’t just get to sample it. Taught by a real Italian chef, you’ll also learn how to make it from scratch. Discover how both gelato and sorbetto are traditionally prepared, and then enjoy tastes at the end of class. You’ll also walk away with a recipe book, so you can try out your newfound skills at home.

Travel by private vehicle from Venice into the scenic Prosecco Hills for a special day of wine tasting. You’ll learn all about Prosecco wine making and sample high-quality sparkling wine at two establishments. In between, visit your guide’s family-run osteria for a typical 4-course lunch with recipes passed down from “Nonna” and delicious homemade desserts.This full-day tour holds a limit of eight passengers to ensure an intimate experience.

Escape the crowds in Venice and discover some of the city’s delicious typical foods on an evening food and walking tour. Head to the Dorsoduro district, known to locals for its great bacaris (old bars) and tasty selection of ‘cicchetti’—appetizers that often feature fresh fish. Sample several small dishes accompanied by a glass of wine, and learn about the culture and history of Venice along the way.

Head outside Venice and into the countryside of the Veneto region on this tour that introduces you to prosecco—Italian sparkling wine. Learn about the production process of prosecco at a local winery and enjoy guided tastings. You also indulge in a light lunch made of local products before heading back to Venice.

With the cruise ship crowds departed, Venice by night has a completely different feel. Experience the city with a guide and capture atmospheric photos of palaces, squares and monuments on this fascinating walking tour. As well as city signatures such as St. Mark's Square, the Grand Canal and the Rialto Bridge, savor local specialties: Venetian seafood cicchetti tapas and a touch of prosecco sparkling wine.

Get a taste of Verona’s culinary culture on a food and walking tour. Led by a guide, pair a typical pastry with Italian espresso; taste local products such Soppressa, a typical salami, paired with Monte Veronese cheese; or sip on the great Valpolicella. As you taste, explore the city’s rich history and architecture, passing the Roman Arena and other top landmarks. Numbers are limited to 10 to keep the experience as intimate as possible.

Discover the little-known Valpolicella Classico wine country just outside Verona and connect with a local winemaker with this exclusive winery visit. Take a guided walk through the historic vineyards to learn about the traditional cultivation methods, visit the former icehouse (now the aging room) and barrel cellar, and then relax with a tasting of a number of Valpolicella and Amarone wines.

The Valpolicella is one of Italy’s premier wine regions, but it’s not always easy to find cellars open to the public for tours and tasting. With this experience, enjoy access to one of the top producers in the area to visit the vineyards and cellar, learn about the history and production, and sample a variety of wines with the guidance of a sommelier over a light lunch.

Learn how to authentically make two common Italian foods in their country of origin in a local home with this private cooking class in Verona. Follow your teacher’s guidance as you make pizza and tiramisu from scratch at home the local way. End the class by dining on the meal you’ve created and take your newfound knowledge home with you so that you can share your new skills.

Italy is known for its wine, and with this tour, you'll get an insider's look at wine production from grape to bottle. You'll travel through the Amarone, with stops at two wineries for tastings. Then you'll sit down for a lunch of local cuisine paired with Valpolicella wine, followed by a visit to a third winery to learn more about viticulture still.