Cichetti and Wine Tour – 7 Degustations in 3 Hours
Highlights
Venice
gastronomical, winetour, cultural
Private Tour
3 Hours
Easy
English, Italian, Russian
Description
It's a fascinating experience for gourmets looking to get the most out of a three-hour walk. Venice speaks through its cuisine, which originated in the city's heart, in the streets of the Rialto Mercato. It's a market that thrives with the aromas of fresh veggies from the island of Sant Erasmo and strikes the imagination with various crustaceans, molluscs, and fish of all kinds from the waters of the lagoon. We will head there first, starting the trip with an authentic experience crossing the Grand Canal on the gondola ferry to reach the fish market. After the market visit, we will enjoy local specialties and pillars of Venetian cuisine. These can be found near the market and at the distance of a 15 min walk on the dam just across from the scenic gondola service station. Over the 3-hour walk, you will learn about the origin of Venetian cuisine, its modern variant, current tendencies and influences, typical local dishes, their origin, and what's tramezzini, Cicchetti, ombra de vin, bacaro. You'll also learn about the culture of socializing and Venetian-style aperitif. Get some tips on the local wine made of authentic grape varieties, records of osterie, bacari and wine cantine. Hear incredible stories and mysteries related to the city and the local cuisine.
Itinerary
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Gondola Ferry
1st Stop: Gondola ferry to reach Rialto market. It's a public gondola service (not a private trip)
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Rialto Market
2nd Stop: A visit to Rialto fish & veg market where one can see the freshest typical fish & seafood of the lagoon that get to local restaurants straight from this market.
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Cichetti Degustations in Bacari
3, 4, 5, 6 Stops: Venice has its own unique street food culture that no other city has. We will go like locals to bacaros - small establishments where you can enjoy drinks and snacks, chichetti, at the counter. In each bacaro, the guide will select 2-3 of the best local chichetti for tasting. All the establishments are located in close proximity to the market.
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Wine Degustations in a Bacaro
Stop 7: On crossing the Rialto bridge to the other site, we will head to the bacaro that stands out for its selection of local wines, made from authentic Veneto grape varieties. Here we will taste 3-4 varieties of prosecco & local wine, red or white.
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Degustation in Front of the Gondola Service Station
Stop 8: To continue the gastronomic walk, we will move to another city quarter, Dorsoduro, and the walk will take 15 minutes. On the banks of the canal, opposite the picturesque gondola service station, we will continue tasting cicchetti, enjoying a unique view in front of the bacaro. The degustation will include 3 cichetti and the local red wine, Raboso, or Spritz.
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Ice-cream & Coffee on the Channel Terrace
Stop 9: We will conclude the tour celebrating the acquaintance with Venice on the embankment of the Giudecca Channel, enjoying the view from a terrace, and tasting the best ice cream with a cup of espresso.
What's Included
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
| The Group Size and Price | |
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| 1 to 3 | /group |
| 4 to 6 | /group |
| 7 to 8 | /group |
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This is a private tour |
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