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The way to a city's heart it's through its food! And on this private food tour, you'll get to know Venice through its cuisine and the tastings favorite of the locals. A local food expert is ready to give you a taste of the real Venice satisfying your cravings for local food and city highlights.

Destination

Venice, Italy

Category

Food Tours

Duration

2 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Italiano, Deutsch

Included

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

Excluded

• Entrance to attractions

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 2 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 By the Statua di Carlo Goldoni - 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 culinary kickstart 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 Bellini picked by your local host and hear why the locals love them so much!

5. City Highlights

   This tour is more than just food; it’s a cultural experience! In between food stops, discover city highlights for a well-rounded experience that will satisfy your appetite for Venice. Check out San Marco Square, Basilica di San Marco 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

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

Clare

(About local Giacomo)

31 March 2025

Very good food tour even in extenuating circumstances where there was a football match on the same afternoon, as well as a tall ship in near St Marks Square, so a couple of the usual places he might have taken us were completely full. His knowledge of Venice and places to go were really good and helpful. Thank you for a good tour. Excellent food tour

Denise

(About local Adair)

9 February 2025

With so many food options available in Venice, I wanted to have someone guide me through the street food options. Adair certainly managed that plus more. She weaved snippets of history into our conversations whilst savouring a variety of foods. Adair made navigating the alleyways look easy and we probably needed her the next day when revisiting one of the cafes! Venice can be overwhelming with food options but that can be made easier when in Adair’s capable hands. Thankyou for providing a great memory of this magical city.Flavours of Venice

Kim🇺🇸 United States

(About local Adair)

3 November 2024

Adair provided us with a great introduction to the food and culture of Venice. We enjoyed tastings of traditional Venetian food that we would not have tried otherwise. Introduction to Venice

Robin 🇺🇸 United States

(About local Adair)

28 October 2024

We booked Adair for a Food and drink Tasting tour in Venice. She was fantastic! We could not have made a better choice. She was warm and friendly, and extremely knowledgeable about the food and the culture of the city. We had been to Venice before and wanted to see it from a different perspective. We also got to know a little about her personally which was delightful. We even stopped by her husband’s bar the next evening when we found ourselves wandering through the streets of Venice, looking for a place to eat. Her husband happily referred us to a wonderful local eatery. Obviously, the whole family is lovely. If we come back to Venice, Adair will be our first booking.Adair's Tour is wonderful!

James🇺🇸 United States

(About local Alexandra)

13 October 2024

Our afternoon with Alexandra was one of the highlights of our trip to Venice. She displayed incredible depth and knowledge of the traditional foods of Venice including where to find the local specialties and even how to prepare them. She also provided extensive information about the general culture and history of the city. Her enthusiasm about her home town increased our own appreciation for Venice and all it has to offer. It is likely that you will not need dinner, given the quality and quantity of the tastings.

Trisha🇨🇦 Canada

(About local CLAUDIA)

21 July 2024

Claudia was an excellent guide and provided a really interesting overview of local history and culture. We enjoyed trying all of the local dishes. Would highly Recommend!Great guide!

Leigh🇺🇸 United States

(About local Mina)

18 July 2024

Mina is knowledgeable, flexible, kind, and fun. He was a good guide for our teens who had already been a bit overloaded with history after touring Doge’s palace, St Mark’s basilica and the Bell Tower. He adjusted the tour accordingly. Mina has a vast knowledge of history and was happy to answer all questions. A tour with Mina made our visit more meaningful because he shared tons of Information that we would have missed on our own. We originally chose a different guide for this food tour. She canceled on us a day before and arranged for Mina to be our guide. For this reason the tour time changed. We only made two food stops. While we enjoyed everything and didn’t leave hungry, we expected this to be more of a food tour and less of a historical walking tour. I highly recommend Mina. But I was not thrilled with “With Locals” and the last minute change. Mina is a wonderful guide!

Emily🇺🇸 United States

(About local CLAUDIA)

16 July 2024

We loved our food tour with Claudia! She was engaging and informative, providing details about the history of the city and food we were tasting. I highly recommend this tour! Claudia was an absolute delight! We did this with two children, ages 11 and 14, and both enjoyed themselves. Highlight of our trip!

Adam🇺🇸 United States

(About local Federica)

14 June 2024

Frederica was very accommodating of our large party ranging from 15 months to 75 years of age. We had a wonderful time, exploring Venice, enjoying good food and wine, and appreciating the history that Frederica shared with us.Great for big families

d_crozier

(About local Adair)

3 May 2024

Adair really knows her stuff about the food scene in Venice, and a fair bit about Venetian culture in general. Thanks for a great experience.Great introduction to Venice

Dianne

(About local CLAUDIA)

5 April 2024

We were a group of six and all loved Claudia. She took us on a food tour that was both informative and delicious. She also pointed us to the Modern Art Museum and an out of the way gelato place (both in quiet neighborhoods). My son insisted on going out by himself in the evening to find the place Claudia had taken us to get more of the spinach lasagna. Claudia was great!

Joe🇺🇸 United States

(About local Loris)

4 April 2024

We love this idea of connecting locals with visitors. Our guide, Loris, was excellent. He is knowledgeable, personable, and was very pleasant to be around. We highly recommend him. Brilliant!

Karen🇦🇺 Australia

(About local CLAUDIA)

17 March 2024

We loved our tour with Claudia. Her knowledge of local delicacies was invaluable and a must, especially for first time visitors to Venice. We experienced the best of the local food with some interesting facts about the sights if Venice along the way! Claudia was a lovely host making everything perfect. Unmissable!

Lorenzo🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local CLAUDIA)

4 February 2024

Carnival weekend can’t be an easy time to take a couple with 2 dogs on a walking and culinary tour of Venice but Claudia was a superstar. Highly knowledgable and entertaining with a love for life and all it offers. Don’t hesitate, do it!Perfect tour with a fantastic guide!

Jefferson🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Roberto)

26 September 2023

Never did a tour like this and didn’t know what to expect but was really happy we booked with Roberto. If I could have I would have traversed Venice with Roberto our whole time here. He was informative but it was clear he loves Venice and wants you to see it through a local Venetian eyes. Thank you for the additional advice on where to go off the beaten path.The real Roberto

Andre🇸🇪 Sweden

(About local Elena )

22 April 2025

We had a marvellous afternoon with Elena. She is friendly, enthusiastic and extremely knowledgeable about both history and general life in Venice. I have been to Venice at least twenty times before, but I learned so much new about Venice from Elena. I will definitely book another tour with her when I come back to Venice (which I certainly will). An enthusiastic storyteller

Maria

(About local CLAUDIA)

22 April 2025

We had the pleasure of touring Venice with Claudia, an exceptional guide, who truly enhanced our experience. Fluent in both English and Italian, she effortlessly bridged any language gaps, making the tour accessible and engaging for everyone. Her ability to captivate our children was remarkable; she kept them entertained and involved throughout, turning history into an exciting adventure. Her deep knowledge of Venice’s history and development through the centuries was evident, providing us with insightful context and stories that brought the city to life. Beyond the historical facts, she offered fantastic recommendations on local eateries and shops, steering us toward authentic experiences away from typical tourist spots. She was incredibly generous with her time, never rushing us and always willing to answer questions or delve deeper into topics of interest. Her kindness and genuine passion for Venice shone through, making us feel welcomed and valued. It’s rare to find someone who combines professionalism with such a warm, human touch. Thanks to her, we left Venice with not just memories, but a deeper appreciation for its rich culture and history. We wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone seeking a meaningful and enjoyable exploration of this beautiful city.Amazing experience!

heidimariebright

(About local Federico)

22 April 2025

We only had 8 hours to see and learn about Venice and our tour with Federico was perfect! The time was brief but perfect to entertain our 11 and 13 year olds. Highly recommended if you need a fun and quick overview while still allowing time to explore. Perfect for a day trip with tweens

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

Bobby🇺🇸 United States

(About local CLAUDIA)

8 April 2025

It is clear to me that Claudia truly loves her job! She was an amazing guide and gave us a unique and special experience. She made us feel welcome and shared so much with us, it felt as if we were her personal guests rather than tourists. I would recommend her to anyone visiting Venice and looking for more than what you can read in a book.

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!

Gene🇺🇸 United States

(About local CLAUDIA)

5 April 2025

This is not our first time in Venice, so we wanted something different, and so chose the food tour. Claudia exceeded our expectations in every way! In addition to teaching us about traditional Venetian foods, she taught and showed us lots of hidden gems and even took us up to a rooftop view of the city. And adapted it to aboid the super high steps of Rialto Bridge. Claudia is very friendly, smart, well educated and super fun!! It was like taking a tour from one of our family friends. I can highly recommend Claudia for the food tour but she will be great no matter which tour you choose. Best Tour Ever!

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

Peter🇩🇪 Germany

(About local CLAUDIA)

3 April 2025

Claudia war ein wunderbarer Guide. Sie hat unsere Tour zu einem fabelhaften Erlebnis gemacht. Sie hat ein sehr großes Wissensspektrum, basierend auf einer soliden historischen Basis, gepaart mit allen wichtigen aktuellen News und Stories. Darüber hinaus ist Claudia eine ausgesprochen sympathische Frau. Wir werden sie auf jeden Fall weiterempfehlen .Claudia ist großartig !

Bettina🇩🇪 Germany

(About local CLAUDIA)

1 April 2025

Claudia is the perfect guide to explore Dorsoduro! She knows the area by heart and led us from campo to campo showing parts of Venice which are not dominated by mass tourism. And just as easy we got to know a lot of information about contemporary and historic Venice. Claudia is as charming and lively as we imagined a trueborn Venitian to be and we enjoyed the time with her very much!Perfect experience!

Ajisatria🇮🇩 Indonesia

(About local CLAUDIA)

1 April 2025

Claudia was fantastic with my two daughters! She made them feel comfortable right away and kept them engaged with fun stories and games as we explored the city. Her warmth and energy made our stroll around Venice even more enjoyable. Definitely recommend her for anyone traveling with children! Wonderful Experience for Kids 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

Cameron🇺🇸 United States

(About local Mina)

24 March 2025

Our tour with Mina was an absolute highlight of our time in Venice! He made three hours fly by with his incredible depth of knowledge, engaging storytelling, and well-paced approach. Even our 16-year-old, who isn’t always easily impressed, said this was one of the best parts of the trip. Mina didn’t just provide facts; he truly brought the history of St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace to life in a way that was both fascinating and accessible. He answered every question we had with ease, kept the tour flowing perfectly, and even shared great local recommendations, including a fantastic lunch spot and where to find the best spritz. If you're looking for a tour that is insightful, well-structured, and genuinely enjoyable, Mina is the one to book. We couldn’t recommend him more highly!History & storytelling perfectly combined!

Gary

(About local CLAUDIA)

23 March 2025

Claudia was knowledgeable, high energy and fun. An impressive repertoire of interesting Venice stories and history. She made our trip great from start to finish. First class tour - it made our trip!

Sarah🇺🇸 United States

(About local Loris)

20 March 2025

We began with a visit to Mazzarbo, followed by Burano and Murano. Loris gave us so much local history of Venice and the surrounding lagoons. After learning about the fascinating lace-making history of Burano, we had a leisurely lunch with delicious food, wine, and dessert before moving on to Murano where we were treated to a front-row view of one of the island's highly esteemed glassblowers crafting a custom order of drinking glasses. The private tour with Loris was the highlight of our trip to Venice and we highly recommend him!Wonderful day trip with Loris!

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

Katharina

(About local CLAUDIA)

10 March 2025

Claudia is a cheerful, knowledgeable, truley born Venezian, who guided us through her town on a Saturday morning. It felt not like a guide, who gives away the prepared story for another time, more as a friend, who is strolling with us through her quartier on a sunny day. We chatted about Venice becoming Venice, the structure of it, advantages and disadvantages of this unique place. The 2.5h passed by like nothing and we will know always be aware of Niklaus last rest, or maybe only tiny parts of him. In addition we will keep an eye on bell-tower forms and referring dates. We gained a competent inside of Dorsoduro, which means 'heard torso'. She left us at Scuola di San Rocco, which was the perfect and mind-blowing ending of a great tour. Thank you a lot, Katharina, Eduard and GretaStrolling through town with a friend

Anna

(About local Roberto)

8 March 2025

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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!

Dominic🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Valerio)

3 March 2025

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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

David

(About local CLAUDIA)

28 February 2025

The Venice tour with Claudia was informative, fun and joy. Claudia is very knowledgeable, authentic and super friendly. Her storytelling is inspiring and exciting. I will never forget our visit to Gianni Camuffo's atelier & shop, his beautiful and unique Murano Glass artworks. There, I bought 'my own gondola' and granchio rosso veneziano for my daughter. Having fun with VR was unforgettable too. Veni, Vidi, Venezia! The best guided tour ever!

Mason🇺🇸 United States

(About local Lucia)

26 February 2025

Lucia was an excellent guide. She is very knowledgeable as well as fun, enthusiastic and professional. We had fun exploring and learning about these important Venetian landmarks. Thanks Lucia!Palazzo Ducale and St. Marks Basilica

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

David🇫🇷 France

(About local Valerio)

22 February 2025

Nous avons passé un excellent moment avec Valerio, passionné limite enflammé par Venise. Il connaît les endroits et l'histoire de sa ville et a su transmettre son ethousiasme. Il nous a montré les différentes facettes de la cité, des ambiances contrastées de foule et de calme, des lieux atypiques. Plein de bons conseils. Merci Valerio !Le vrai vénitien, amoureux de sa ville

David🇫🇷 France

(About local Loris)

22 February 2025

Loris nous a fait découvrir les spécialités de Venise et des endroits en dehors des sentiers battus où nous serions pas allés par nous-mêmes. Des adresses où nous sommes retournés pendant la suite de notre séjour. Il a su aussi s'adapter à nos goûts. Merci Loris ¡Les bonnes adresses de Loris

Efkan

(About local CLAUDIA)

18 February 2025

We had an absolutely fantastic experience with Claudia! From the very first contact to the flawless execution, everything was perfectly organized. The information she provided was detailed and fascinating, the planning was seamless, and she was always easily reachable. What stood out the most was her incredible helpfulness and warm, friendly personality—we felt completely comfortable the entire time. The absolute highlight: she even helped plan an unforgettable marriage proposal! We are over the moon and can highly recommend her services. A huge thank you for these unforgettable moments!BEST TOURGUIDE EVER

Diane

(About local Lucia)

16 February 2025

For 3 Jewish women, this was a highlight of our trip to Venice. Lucia told the story of the ghettos and ghetto experience so personally, complete with family photos. It is necessary to tell our story, but Lucia's tour will be meaningful to non-Jewish visitors too. The experience is a first-hand view through the eyes of a Venice local. Below is a question about Price-value rating. This is not your typical tour experience, and in my opinion, worth every dollar, eruo or shekel.Passionate Lucia