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Discover Venice with your taste buds! Join a local food lover for a delicious stroll through the vibrant Rialto Market and nearby bacari. From seasonal bites to traditional cicchetti and a glass of ombra, you’ll savor the flavors Venetians love—right where the locals shop, eat, and toast to life!

Destination

Venice, Italy

Category

Food Tours

Duration

2.5 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Deutsch, Italiano, Română

Included

• Private Guide
• 6 Local Tastings
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance to Attractions
• on Sunday and late Afternoons the Market is closed

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 3 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at At the fountain - Venice to start your journey

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2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. Food Introduction

   This Market & Bites tour is short and sweet! A perfect way to get acquainted with the local cuisine, its best tastings, and where to find them - all with the help of a local food expert

4. Locals’ Favorites

   Kickstart your time in Venice by discovering the local cuisine. Try some of the ultimate locals’ favorite food treats like cicchetti and ombra picked by your local host and hear why the locals love them so much!

5. Local Gems

   This tour is more than just food; it’s a cultural experience! In between food stops, discover some local gems for a well-rounded experience that will satisfy your appetite for Venice. Check out Rialto Market, Rialto Bridge and more city highlights along the way

6. Food Recommendations

   With this private food tour, you’ll be set to keep enjoying the most authentic food and drinks in Venice. Your food expert host knows where to go and what to order and will give you recommendations based on your likings and dietary preferences

7. Special Diet or Allergies?

   If you follow a special diet or have an allergy to a specific food, let your host know! They’ll make sure to consider that so you can have an enjoyable and safe experience

8. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

David🇺🇸 United States

(About local Adair)

15 July 2025

We spent our first full day in Venice with Adair, and it was the perfect introduction to the city. She helped us get oriented, showing us both the must-see highlights and hidden local spots off the beaten path. Adair was warm, engaging, and made a real effort to include everyone in the conversation — from our 13-year-old daughter to our mother-in-law. She thoughtfully customized the tour to avoid bridges as much as possible, which was incredibly helpful since we had a wheelchair with us. (Yes, Venice is manageable with a wheelchair — especially if the person can handle steps and someone is available to carry the chair over bridges.) We couldn’t have asked for a better guide to start our time in Venice.Introduction to Venice

Philip🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Olimpia)

13 July 2025

We were taken on a 3 hour tour of ‘locals’ Venice, tasted superb food and drank wine and spritz in the same way and in the same bacari frequented by local Venetians. Olimpia was an excellent guide, really knowledgeable as well as being really helpful. We could not recommend the tour or olimpia highly enough.Secret Venice

katy🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Adair)

12 July 2025

Adair is a very nice guide👌🏻 she takes the quiet roads and bridges. Finds the perfect spots to take nice pictures. Being an American who lives in Italy for 15 years she brings the best of both worlds! Hidden gems Venice

Susan🇺🇸 United States

(About local Alexandra)

10 July 2025

We had a wonderful time on our food tour with Alexandra! It was one of our favorite experiences in Venice. She was charming and provided lots of information about the culture, history, and daily life of Venice in addition to teaching us about the food. The food itself was varied and delicious. We ended up going back to several of the stops later in our stay, and she also provided additional recommendations that were excellent. Highly recommend!Fabulous food tour!

Brian🇺🇸 United States

(About local Olimpia)

10 July 2025

Olimpia is a very knowledgeable, prompt, communicative professional who is also super fun! Definitely worth checking out if she’s available when you’re booking. Awesome Guide!!

david🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Roberto)

6 July 2025

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Fran🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Alexandra)

2 July 2025

Alexandra was a joy to spend time with and get to know just a little. She shared great information and tips that has enabled us to eat at the right places and order food as if we know what we are doing..lol Thank you for your time Alexandra.A fabulous morning with Alexandra

Christiane🇦🇹 Austria

(About local Roberto)

29 June 2025

1

Ich hatte Roberto bereits zum zweiten Mal als Guide durch Dorsoduro gebucht - für Roberto kein Problem: Er hat für mich die Tour sehr abwechslungsreich mit einer Mischung aus bereits bekannten "Pfaden" und neuen Wegen gestaltet, an Details der ersten Tour angeknüpft, angereichert und ergänzt durch weitere sehr interessante Blickwinkel. Da ich regelmäßig in Venedig bin, interessiere ich mich auch für die Veränderungen, die in der Stadt passieren. Auch hier ist Roberto wirklich gut informiert und teilt dieses Wissen sehr gerne. Sehr empfehlenswert!

Beate

(About local Roberto)

27 June 2025

1

Unsere Tour mit Roberto war ein absolutes Highlight unseres Aufenthaltes in Venedig.Schon von Beginn hat man gemerkt, mit wie viel Leidenschaft und Wissen er durch "seine" Stadt führt. Roberto spricht fließend deutsch und konnte jede Frage schnell beantworten. Er hat uns versteckte Ecken gezeigt, die man in keinem Reiseführer findet. Man merkt, daß er Venedig liebt. Vielen Dank Roberto, für diesen wunderbaren Einblick in die Seele der Stadt. Wir würden jederzeit wieder eine Tour mit dir machen. Absolute Empfehlung !!! Beate und HerbertUnvergessliche Tour mit Roberto

George

(About local Alexandra)

16 June 2025

We had a delightful evening with Alexandra. The food (and wine) were very good and we learned a good bit about what Venetian food is and what it is not. However, the evening would not have been the same without the good company and entertaining conversation. It was time well spent and we are glad to have had the opportunity to share an evening with Alexandra.Wonderful Experience

Corinne

(About local Olimpia)

16 June 2025

Olimpia is a fabulous guide . Warm, funny, great insight into Venetian food wine and history . We had a really great few hours very easy to talk to and she was very enthusiastic and eager to please Would recommend her to anyone who loves food and wine and a golly good time Fun filled afternoon

France🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Olimpia)

10 June 2025

Olimpia is a very good guide. She offered us a fantastic tour where we were able to taste traditional Venetian dishes. Her approach is relaxed, and she quickly understood our interests and adjusted the itinerary to let us taste good wine. We highly recommend her. Merci Olimpia 😉Fantastic tasting tour with Olimpia

Philipp🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Roberto)

8 June 2025

1

Wir hatten eine großartige Tour mit Roberto durch das authentische Venedig abseits der Touristenmassen. Besonders gefallen hat uns der Einblick in das ruhigere Viertel Dorsoduro mit seinen charmanten Gassen und versteckten Ecken. Roberto hat uns mit spannenden Fakten, interessanten Geschichten und einem echten lokalen Blick auf die Stadt begeistert. Er ist sehr gut auf unsere Wünsche eingegangen und hat die Tour ganz auf uns abgestimmt. Eine tolle Möglichkeit, Venedig einmal von einer anderen Seite kennenzulernen - absolut empfehlenswert!Tolle Tour - abseits des Bekannten

Mauricio

(About local Alexandra)

6 June 2025

One of the highlights of our trip. Alexandra was super welcoming and knowledgeable and made our experience deliciously fun. We walked, ate, and drank and learned many fun facts about the city’s rich history and great culinary background. I highly recommend Alexandra and this tour. If you want the best guide in town, Alexandra is it! Alexandra, next time we are in Venice, we will definitely book your wine tour! A Truly Amazing Experience!

Susanne

(About local Adair)

5 June 2025

Adair was a wonderful guide who tailored the tour to our group. She is very insightful and we really liked to get her view on living in Venice. Her unique perspective on Venice greatly contributed to our enjoyment of our stay. Great tips and she hooked us on cicchetti!Great and very personal tour!

Neville🇺🇸 United States

(About local Alexandra)

28 May 2025

The tour with Alexandra was amazing! She was so fun, friendly, and knowledgeable. We had a great variety of local bites. I use WithLocals whenever I travel, and she has been the best tour guide so far!Alexandra was the best!

Linda🇪🇸 Spain

(About local Alexandra)

26 May 2025

Alexandra was terrific!! She knows her city very well and truly cared that you got to see the real Venice. With a passion to get the visitor to experience as a local the food & wine was just so special. We highly recommend Alexandra. A perfect day!

Tyler

(About local Roberto)

26 May 2025

We had a great tour with Roberto. As a local he was able to give great insights and avoid the main tourist areas. Great way to explore Venice

Heidi

(About local Roberto)

23 May 2025

Roberto accommodated us 2 days after our originally scheduled tour, as we arrived a day later than expected. The tour he provided was interesting, but could probably be completed in 2 hours. Roberto is an intelligent person who does have a working knowledge of several languages, but I would not say that most English speakers would be able to absorb all of what he says during a tour. We certainly liked learning about his native city and enjoyed his sense of humor too. The only reason we are providing this level of detail is because the cost of the tour was considerable and we would have appreciated knowing exactly what the pluses and minuses might have e been. We truly appreciated Robeto’s flexibilty.

Jean🇺🇸 United States

(About local Alexandra)

21 May 2025

Alexandra chose the food so thoughtfully. Everything was such an experience several times in the three hours we had to spend with her.Alexandra was amazing!

Sudharsan🇮🇳 India

(About local Adair)

18 May 2025

We were lucky to get an overview of Venice with Adair right on the first day. This helped is connect the dots when we did the indepth types of near by islands, St. marks/Doges palace and the various nooks and crannies. Recommend!History + Architecture + Personal stories

Mara

(About local Adair)

17 May 2025

Adair was absolutely wonderful and perfect for our stay in Venice. She led us through the city and we saw some much more than we could have imagined. She planned the best day and best fit for our family. She was so warm and friendly ... my family of 4 just adored her. Plus, she knows so many people - we were given extra special treatment on the tour. Book with Adair and it will be one of your favorite memories of your time in Venice. It was one of our most memorable in our 10 day tour of Italy!!!PERFECT DAY IN VENICE!!!

Laurel

(About local Alexandra)

16 May 2025

We have to nominate Alexandra as the absolute best guide we have ever had! We signed up for a food walking tour, and not only did Alexandra take us to authentic, locally owned Venetian cafés and restaurants, we learned so much about how and what to order, and the historical and cultural significance of the food and beverages we sampled. Everything was delicious! She was very mindful of a food allergy we mentioned. Alexandra obviously loves her job and was right in tune with everything we wanted to try. We’d like to return to Venice, if only to sign up for another guided tour with Alexandra! Definitely THE best guide!

Jasna

(About local Alexandra)

14 May 2025

The tour was customized to our wishes and we were completely satisfied with guiding. At the end we were surprised with the tasty lunch and vine. Alexandra is an excellent guide and a kind person.From history to modern Venice

Angela🇺🇸 United States

(About local Adair)

13 May 2025

Adair was just a wonderful guide for us. Attentive, personable and full of information. It was so helpful to understand the formation of Venice and how each area has evolved. We stopped for chichetti and now our favorite spritz 'Select'. We all shared little bits of info and she shared many stories of her own and of well known Venetians. It was a fabulous afternoon and we are so glad to have had her show us Venice!Fabulous tour! A

gabriel🇺🇸 United States

(About local Adair)

9 May 2025

Went to Murano and Burano. Adair gave insights into the glass blowing industry as well as the lace. Saw many examples of the two and was amazed. This was our second day with Adair ( done on purpose) and she delivered. Would highly recommend and would definitely use again.Island hoppers

gabriel🇺🇸 United States

(About local Adair)

9 May 2025

Adair was very knowledgeable and kept the conversation interesting. Buildings are just that without some history (fish market). She adjusted to the members of our group (78 to 15 months of age) very nicely. Would use her again without a second thought.Not disappointed

Travis

(About local Adair)

1 May 2025

Our tour with Adair was absolutely fantastic! She covered all the major highlights and shared some of Venice's hidden secrets. We highly recommend her!Perfect!

Tanya🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Adair)

29 April 2025

A huge shout out to Adair for taking us on a 2hour magical Venetian walking tour. We had a blast! A great afternoon adventure!

William🇺🇸 United States

(About local Adair)

29 April 2025

I can’t tell you how much we enjoyed the food and the experience with Adair. As an American living in Venice, we related so much to her. She loves it there and was able to give us such an interesting perspective on life in Italy, especially in Venice. This tour was so worth it.Best Way To Experience Venice

Mary🇺🇸 United States

(About local Adair)

26 April 2025

We spent a couple days with Adair and couldn’t have had a better time! One day was a walking tour of Venice, the other was an island hopping tour. Both were a lot of fun, very informative and got to experience things that I don’t think we could have, had we been on our own. In Venice we took in all the historical attractions as well as experience the local food, the gondole (not gondola!) a spritz! The second day island hopping to Murano, Burano and Mazzorbo. So much fun and each island so different than the other. The behind the scenes at the glass factory, inside look at lace being hand stitched, both were incredible. Adair also helped us by booking transportation, reservations, and gave recommendations, very helpful. Adair was a lot of fun and was really very easy and comfortable to spend that much time with!Great time with Adair!

Tom

(About local Alexandra)

25 April 2025

Alexandra gave us a fabulous tour of many historical sites of Venice between stops for fabulous foods and drinks, teaching us many authentic Venetian foods and drinks. The best food tour we have ever had! She even went out of her way to search out a slice of an Easter cake for us to take back to our hotel to try!! Her company was warm and welcoming, she is very proud of her home country. If you travel to Venice we highly recommend you book a food tour with Alexandra and you will not go home hungry! High Praises From New York!

Jamie

(About local Alexandra)

25 April 2025

We had an absolutely amazing food tour with Alexandra. She was knowledgeable, passionate about Venice and very welcoming. Provided us with a lot of information on Venice food culture and gave a number of hints to navigate the city. Was a great choice to make this our first tour in Venice - made the rest of the trip an even better experience. Wonderful!

Jacqui🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Adair)

18 April 2025

Adair was friendly and helpful sharing loads of tips on places to visit and eat for the rest of our trip. We had a great couple of hours with her and enjoyed the food and drink on offer. She also showed us a great wee place to see the Rialto Bridge away from all the crowds. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her as your guide. Enjoyable afternoon with a great guide

DOMINIQUE🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Adair)

15 April 2025

Here's a suggestion for an enthusiastic and positive review for Adair in English: --- Review for Adair - Our Guide in Venice ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We recently had a fantastic culinary tour of Venice with Adair as our personal guide, and it was an unforgettable experience! Adair introduced us to the hidden gems of this beautiful city, complete with the tastiest snacks and delicious drinks. From the very beginning, she perfectly understood what we were looking for and ensured that we got to know the real Venice. Her rich knowledge of the city's history added an extra layer to our tour. Thanks to her handy tips, we made the most of our visit! What made this experience even better was Adair's wonderful sense of humor. She made us feel completely at ease, which made the tour even more enjoyable. We wholeheartedly recommend Adair to anyone looking to explore Venice. Don't hesitate to book her – you won't regret it! Dominique & Sven So much more than we expected.

Nicola🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Roberto)

14 April 2025

Die Führung mit Roberto war ein unvergessliches Erlebnis. Er zeigte uns die Schönheit von Venedig und gestaltete die Führung spannend und amüsant. Wir würden immer wieder eine Führung bei ihm buchen und können es nur weiterempfehlen. Vielen Dank, Roberto!Fantastische Führung mit Roberto

Tonya

(About local Adair)

14 April 2025

Adair was a wonderful guide. She tailor made a tour for our family in Venice. Adair was patient with our group of very mixed ages and interests and made sure that we got to do all the things we had wanted to do in Venice and more. Adair was helpful and caring and knew a lot about Venice. I would definitely recommend her as a guide for your tours in Venice.

Markus🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Roberto)

11 April 2025

Durch die Augen eines echten Venizianers. Roberto hat uns so viele Geschichten erzählt. So viele schöne Dinge gezeigt. Es war ein echtes Erlebnis. Wir würden jederzeit wieder auf die grosse Erfahrung von Roberto zurückgreifen. Nochmals viele herzlichen DankTolle Erfahrung. Besten Dank Roberti

Susanne

(About local Roberto)

8 April 2025

Bereits im Vorfeld unserer Reise stellte sich Roberto als hilfsbereiter, unterstützender Guide heraus, der uns die Organisation unserer Venedig Reise mit super Tipps bezüglich Restaurants und "places to go" erleichterte. Die Tour war eine Bereicherung und veränderte unsere Sichtweise auf die Stadt! Roberto ist ein wandelndes Geschichtsbuch, kennt seine Stadt wie seine Hosentasche und die Zeit verging wie im Fluge. Immer wieder unterbrochen durch Stopps mit kulinarischen Highlights! Das Deutsch von Roberto ist excellent! Wir können die Tour wärmstens empfehlen!!!! Vielen herzlichen Dank Roberto!Excellente Tour auf Deutsch mit Roberto!

Margaret🇺🇸 United States

(About local Alexandra)

4 April 2025

I have to start by saying our time with Alex was our favorite part of our two days in Venice. She showed us the world of local Venice cuisine and embraced our adventurous food pallates. From showing us the best "Trammezino" and explaining how the Euopean tea culture impacted the local Italian treat to delicious fried anchovies in cheese, to the BEST hot chocolate cake we've ever tried. Alex was knowledgeable, engaginging, informative and a joy to spend time with. We look forward to more tours with her if we return to Venice. Amazing Food Tour in Venice

Ti

(About local Roberto)

3 April 2025

My friends and I had the most incredible experience exploring Venice with Roberto. From the moment we met, it was clear that he was not only knowledgeable but also passionate about the city’s rich history, culture, and hidden gems. Roberto took us beyond the usual tourist spots, leading us through charming backstreets, picturesque canals, and lesser-known historical sites that we would have never found on our own. His storytelling brought the city to life, making every church, bridge, and piazza even more fascinating. One of the highlights was his recommendation for a small, family-run trattoria where we enjoyed authentic Venetian cuisine away from the crowds. He also shared great tips on navigating the city and avoiding tourist traps. If you’re looking for a tour guide who is engaging, professional, and truly passionate about Venice, look no further. This tour was the highlight of our trip, and we highly recommend Roberto to anyone visiting this magical city!Exceptional Experience in Venice

Gregory🇺🇸 United States

(About local Adair)

30 March 2025

Adair went above and beyond for us! Adair was so helpful before and throughout our trip. The tours were fantastic, don’t book anyone else! Super flexible and worked perfect with my kids. Grqzie Adair!Adair is the best!

Kathryn🇺🇸 United States

(About local Alexandra)

25 March 2025

We had a fantastic day with Alexandra. Her love for authentic Venetian food and culture came shining through in her tour. Alexandra brought us to local favorites and gave us numerous tips on how to eat and shop like locals. She seamlessly wove Venetian history into the food tour. I would definitely recommend beginning your journey in Venice with Alexandra so you can take advantage of your newfound knowledge. She also provided recommendations for other spots that we would enjoy later in the week. As a side note, I had broken my glasses and she called an optical shop and I was able to get them fixed. Thanks for the kindness Alexandra!Fantastic guide

Lana

(About local Adair)

15 March 2025

Adair was highly knowledgeable about the culture and food in Venice. We had a Beautiful day touring with her. It was like we had been friends forever. Thank you for making his birthday extra special. I would recommend Adair for any tour! Grazie!!!Amazing Day in Venice with Adair!!

Jonathan

(About local Adair)

14 March 2025

Adiar was an absolutely fantastic tour guide! Our family's recent trip to Venice was made truly memorable thanks to her expertise and enthusiasm. She possessed a remarkable depth of knowledge about the city's history, particularly regarding the intricate architecture that makes Venice so unique. Adiar's explanations were engaging and easy to understand, even for our younger family members. Beyond the historical insights, Adiar also took the time to point out some delightful local spots to grab a quick snack, which was a welcome treat. Her recommendations were spot-on, and we felt like we were experiencing the authentic flavors of Venice. Adiar's warm and friendly demeanor made the tour a truly enjoyable experience for everyone in our family. She was patient, attentive, and clearly passionate about sharing her love for Venice. We couldn't have asked for a better guide, and we highly recommend Adiar to anyone looking for a comprehensive and delightful tour of Venice. She truly made our experience perfect!Amazing time in Venezia

Anna

(About local Roberto)

8 March 2025

1

Roberto weiß einfach alles über die Stadt und hat die Tour unsere Bedürfnissen angepasst. Wirklich tolle Erfahrung! Sehr sympatischer und erfahrener Guide

Vlad

(About local Alexandra)

4 March 2025

We had a wonderful afternoon with Alexandra. She is a very well prepared guide with lots of knowledge and eager to meet our expectations. The result? Can’t be other than a perfect local food guide tour. I totally recommend to anyone visiting Venice to have this experience!Best guide we’ve had!

Anda🇷🇴 Romania

(About local Alexandra)

2 March 2025

It was our first food tour experience and I’m glad we had the chance to meet Alexandra. She set very high standards for future experiences. From explaining Venice history, tips on how to move easily through Venice to what to look for when in search for good food and authentic experiences, she shared all and so much more. We loved every minute of our time spent together and we highly recommend doing this tour with her if you want to experience authentic venetian food. Amazing experience with Alexandra

Mason🇺🇸 United States

(About local Olimpia)

24 February 2025

We had a great evening with Olimpia on our Drinks and Bites in Cannaregio tour. Olimpia is plugged into the local scene and knows the best intimate places to take you to get a taste of authentic local flavors and vibes. She is fun to talk to and speaks excellent English. Highly recommended.Cannaregio cicchetti, drinks and gelato

Unknown

(About local Roberto)

10 February 2025

Roberto hat uns als waschechter Venezianer mit viel Wissen und Engagement abseits der Touristenpfade durch Dorsoduro geführt. Auch kulinarische Empfehlungen kamen hierbei nicht zu kurz. Eine sehr lohnenswerte Veranstaltung. Sehr lohnenswerte Führung