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Ready to taste the best food in Venice? Satisfy your cravings for local food and culture with highlights along the way, together with a foodie host. Enjoy 10 delicious and typical tastings that range from sweet to savory as well as drinks on a tasty food tour in Venice.

Destination

Venice, Italy

Category

Food Tours

Duration

3 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Italiano, Español, Română

Included

• Private Guide
• 10 Local Food & Drink 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 7 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 Campo Manin, under the Manin statue - 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. 10 Tastings

   This tour includes 10 food and drink tastings. Your local host has hand-picked each one of the tastings based on their love for food, and knowledge of the city. Enjoy only the most authentic bites the city has to offer!

4. The Classics

   A food tour in Venice would not be complete without the most typical and beloved dishes in town. Enjoy a bite of the ultimate classics, gelato and spritz, and taste them in their true local flavor!

5. Locals’ Favorites

   Discover more of the local cuisine by trying some of the ultimate locals’ favorites food treats. Try unique food, typical of Venice picked by your local host and hear why they love it so much!

6. Typical Drinks

   With drinks included as part of the tastings this real experience comes with a real local spirit! Your local host will quench your thirst with a selection of drinks like coffee, unique beverages, and alcoholic (or non-alcoholic) cocktails, wine and beer

7. 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. From food, drinks, must-sees and local hot spots; this tour has everything on the menu!

8. Vegetarian Alternative

   Looking for a vegetarian alternative? It’s possible! The tour has been created with alternative tastings to fit your preferences. Just let your host know!

9. 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 take that into consideration so you can have an enjoyable and safe experience

10. 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

Jay & Juliet

(About local Olimpia)

27 July 2025

We had such a great day with Olimpia, she is very knowledgeable, and took us to places off the usual tourist areas with minimal crowds. The food and drinks at the different venues were very good. If you want a food and drink tour around the real Venice then look no further.Foodie Tour with Olimpia

Glenn🇺🇸 United States

(About local Loris)

24 July 2025

Loris was great! He was very knowledgeable about the city, the local restaurants, and shop owners. He was also very sensitive and mindful of an allergy that we had in our group. He was able to work around that and provided an amazing Venetian experience. Anyone who loves food and drink, in non-touristy settings, this is for you.Great experience---strongly recommend

Carol🇺🇸 United States

(About local Giada)

20 July 2025

we had a very informative and delicious food tour with Giada. She did an excellent job of navigating us around Venice and making sure everybody was happy with the food and drink.great experience

Randy

(About local Giada)

20 July 2025

Our food tour was absolutely incredible, thanks to our amazing guide, Giada! She was kind, warm, and incredibly knowledgeable, taking us to fantastic local spots we never would have found on our own. Every stop offered delicious, varied dishes that gave us a real taste of the local culture and cuisine. What truly set her apart was her thoughtfulness—when one of our family members couldn’t attend, she went out of her way to arrange to-go portions so they could still enjoy the experience. That level of care meant so much to us. If you’re a foodie looking for an authentic and heartwarming experience, this tour is a must, and we can’t recommend our guide highly enough!Unforgettable Food Tour

Sue and Rob🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Giada)

19 July 2025

We went to Venice twice on this trip. The first we did a city tour with another guide and were very non plussed about Venice. We booked a food tour with Giada on the way back through Venice and we were not looking forward to it. Giada knocked it out of the park. The tour was tailored to our preferences, she was FULL of information and we fell in love with her enthusiasm and love of her city and then we loved Venice! Book Giada. We have been giving her name to everyone. 11/10BOOK GIADA

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

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!

Zeke🇺🇸 United States

(About local CLAUDIA)

6 July 2025

The 10 tastings was an excellent way to see some of Venice and sample the best of local cuisine. Our family has done many tours with many guides, and Claudia really stands out as one of the best we’ve had! She’s a true Venetian with palpable enthusiasm for her town, and a joy to be with! We had more than enough food and drink to be satisfied, and the tiramisu gelato was the perfect ending to a great experience. A gem of a tour with a stellar guide!

Meredith🇺🇸 United States

(About local Giada)

6 July 2025

Our time meandering and eating our way through Venice with Giada may be the best tour I've been on ever, and the most memorable experience of our whole Italy trip. Giada is an absolute delight - kind, knowledgable and funny. Our kids adored her and our family would love to see her again soon! Each of one learned something new about history, food, wine and the Venetian people. She is a national treasure. xoxoxoGiada is a true Venetian treasure

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

emma🇿🇦 South Africa

(About local CLAUDIA)

29 June 2025

The food tour with Claudia was simply one of the very best tours I've ever been on, She is so friendly and engaging, within 5 minutes it felt like we were just a group of friends going out together rather that any tour! She has incredible knowledge, a wonderful sense of humour and is kind beyond belief. As usual on a with locals food tour, we ate far too much, but the food was so tasty and the locations so thoughtfully chosen, it didn't feel overwhelming, rushed or too full. Claudia not only delivered a fantastic tour with lots of laughter and fun facts, she also went above and beyond and shared transport tips, a great option for Murano, and really helped us as a friend would with next plans. Anyone lucky enough to have Claudia for a guide is in for a real treat, she really is wonderful. HUGE compliments and thanks from the 4 of us to Claudia.Claudia is the best!!

Jessica🇺🇸 United States

(About local Loris)

27 June 2025

Loris was an outstanding tour guide. He had an excellent amount of information about the city, and knew all the great local places to truly discover the real Venetian cuisine. He also gave us a great recommendation for cichetti and a delicious restaurant recommendation for a sit down dinner. Anyone that knows their food or wine should request him for their tour. Excellent tour guide!

Chermaine🇸🇬 Singapore

(About local Loris)

23 June 2025

Loris was excellent. He thoughtfully tailored the tour to our needs, especially since I had my 8-year-old daughter with me. When she didn’t take to the chocolates at one of the stops, he kindly ordered her some jelly sweets instead. He was incredibly knowledgeable about wine, the wines he picked for the evening were the best we had on our trip. We even bought some bottles to go. Loris even went above and beyond by recommending great dinner spots for our subsequent nights in Venice.Perfect Evening with Fine Wines

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

Lina🇸🇬 Singapore

(About local Giada)

10 June 2025

We’re so lucky to have Giada as our guide. We’ve done many food tours around the world, and Giada is definitely the best as she pairs the wonderful taste of Venice with the historical highlights of the beautiful island. From the oldest bar to the best dessert spot, we were stuffed with the best bites and drinks. We really enjoyed learning more about Venice, and saw some cool things we missed walking about ourselves. Giada is so kind to also take us to the best shops when we mentioned we love wine and olive oil. We wouldn’t have found these hidden gems without her, definitely book this to get the best of Venice on your first day here - she shares a whole list of amazing eats after .. we’re already planning our next trip back to make our way through Giada’s recommendations.Amazing food and history

Jennifer🇺🇸 United States

(About local Giada)

10 June 2025

My family and I had a fantastic experience with Giada. We tried so many unique foods and really enjoyed our tour of Venice. Giada is delightful and a wonderful hostess. We highly recommend this experience!Fantastico Food Tour

Jason🇺🇸 United States

(About local Giada)

8 June 2025

Giada is an amazing guide providing a wonderful evening filled with cultural experiences, history of the city, amazing food and local drinks. She has such deep knowledge of the city, showing you places that we would have never found on our own. I would highly highly recommend booking time with her on your first day in Venice as she provides you with so much information and recommendations that it makes the balance of your stay truly meaningful and fulfilling.Great start to your venice trip!!

Anne🇺🇸 United States

(About local CLAUDIA)

6 June 2025

Claudia was an amazing guide. We learned about history, culture and of course cuisine. We enjoyed all of the food and drinks. It was like spending the day with a good friend! Highly recommend! Delicious and Informative!

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!

VINCE and BRET🇺🇸 United States

(About local Loris)

4 June 2025

This is the best way on your first day to get your bearings in the many areas of this beautiful city while experiencing and learning about the local food and drinks scene. And Loris who is a chef and sommelier as well as a knowledgeable historian of all things Venice is a happy font of information. The food choices were perfect. Great half day. Eating our way with history and Loris.

Katharina🇦🇹 Austria

(About local CLAUDIA)

31 May 2025

Wenn ihr Venedig von seiner authentischen, kulinarischen Seite entdecken wollt, dann ist Claudias Food Tour ein absolutes Must-See! Schon beim ersten Treffen spürt man ihre herzliche, offene Art und ihre Leidenschaft für die venezianische Küche. Claudia ist nicht nur super freundlich, sondern auch unglaublich kompetent – sie kennt die Stadt wie ihre Westentasche und führt einen zu den besten versteckten Spots, die man als Tourist allein nie finden würde. Die Tour ist eine perfekte Mischung aus Kultur, Geschichte und vor allem: Gaumenfreuden! Von köstlichen Cicchetti in traditionellen Bacari über lokale Spezialitäten wie Sarde in Saor bis hin zu süßen Leckereien – jeder Stopp war ein kleines Highlight. Und das Beste: Claudia erklärt mit Begeisterung die Geschichten und Hintergründe zu den Speisen und Getränken, sodass man nicht nur probiert, sondern auch wirklich etwas lernt. Ich kann diese Tour jedem ans Herz legen, der Venedig liebt (oder lieben lernen will). Claudia macht den Unterschied – sie bringt einem das echte, genussvolle Venedig näher. Ein unvergessliches Erlebnis! LlEin Must See/Eat

jnbuystuff2000

(About local CLAUDIA)

30 May 2025

Claudia was an incredible guide. We have been on many food tours and this was our best experience. She was able to connect the history of Venice with the local cuisine. Her knowledge of the town was extensive and also her insight into cooking and how to prepare local food. The food we tried was all excellent. Great food 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!

Randy

(About local Giada)

27 May 2025

My wife and I had an amazing private tour by Giada. Every single stop had local savory food. Giada is very conversational making the 3 hours go by so quickly. She really makes the effort to give you samples based on your preferences. This tour made our first day in Venice so special - we literally enjoyed every minute with her. We would highly recommend a tour with Giada if you are visiting Venice.Enjoyed every minute

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!

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!

amandajanemiles🇯🇪 Jersey

(About local Giada)

18 May 2025

We had a fabulous evening walking and munching delicious local cuisine with Giada it felt like we’d known her for years! She taught us the origins behind the dishes and flexed to meet our wants - like adding in the house of cheese! We had such a giggle and thoroughly recommend her as your guide for an informative fun walking food tour! A natural host

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!

Cooper

(About local Giada)

13 May 2025

She showed us around and gave us tons of history, and delicious local food as well. She was very accommodating with our preferences for what we felt like eating as well. Overall an amazing experience. Thank you! Giada was Excellent!

Pamela🇺🇸 United States

(About local Giada)

13 May 2025

The food tasting tour with Giada was so delightful. She's warm and inviting and very knowledgable as well. The places she took us to meant something to her and you could tell she loves what she does with her tours. The cicchetti that we sampled were fresh seafood and not just the kind on toast you see too often. The time we spent with Giada went by so fast, and you know you're having a great time when it slips away so quickly. Giada is all about making your time in Venice the best. Her wealth of information was just the right amount. Sometimes you can get too much, but the pace we were all on, was perfect. I would highly recommend using Giada. She really was wonderful to be with and had exciting stops for us to try. I would give her a 10 out of 10!Venice 2025 Cicchetti Delight

Kevin🇺🇸 United States

(About local Genny)

13 May 2025

We had the best time with Genny. We went to spots that we would’ve never dared to enter. She navigated the hustle and bustle with ease and showed us so many different aspects of Venetian eats. We had an amazing time. Every shop we entered, everyone seemed to know her. 10/10 would recommend booking this tour with Genny. Do not book with anyone else

Janet🇺🇸 United States

(About local Giada)

9 May 2025

Giada took us to 4 different venues for our 10 tastings, each with a different selection and ambiance. The first bacaro (bar) had an informal neighborhood feel and a wide selection of cicchettis. She explained the different kinds we sampled and about spritz’s. We ventured on to two more places, sampling more tasty items. We ended our evening in a neighborhood wine bar with a charcuterie board and wine. She explained the meats and the wine, then finished with a selection of 4 desserts from the pastry shop across the street. Giada was very knowledgeable about the wine, the food and the history. It truly was a taste of Venezia. And fun seeing it through her eyes. Fun evening with Giada

Deborah🇺🇸 United States

(About local Loris)

8 May 2025

There were 4 of us and we all really enjoyed our meandering tour of the quieter side of Venice and discovering different foods. Loris was very engaging and knowledgeable. He told us a lot about the different neighborhoods. Great food tour

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

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!

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.

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(About local Giada)

14 April 2025

Our food tour with Giada was one of our favorite activities in Italy! She was personable, knowledgeable, delightful! Book Giada for all your Venice tours!Great experience!

Frances🇺🇸 United States

(About local Giada)

13 April 2025

Giada was an excellent tour guide. She was very personable and responsive to our desires. She was highly knowledgeable about the food and drink which enhanced our understanding of Venice cuisine. Her passion for Venice came through in the historical pieces she added along the way. We were comfortable with her from the first hello and we parted feeling like family. Giada was amazing!

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

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

Unknown

(About local Giada)

18 March 2025

We had a great time with Giada. She has such a fun loving personality and you can see how much she loves Venice. She is knowledgeable and very accommodating. We felt like we had an insiders view to Venice. Would highly recommend to anyone!An amazing time in Venice

Joanna

(About local Giada)

12 March 2025

Giada was the perfect guide! Our friend had injured themselves right before the tour, and Giada was extremely accommodating and altered the course to limit walking and make it accessible. We got to learn so much about Venetian culture and eat a ton of amazing food. Giada also modeled the food perfectly to our tastes - and let our friend try out ordering in Italian! At the end we asked for her recommendations, which we ended up using as our itinerary for the rest of the trip. Each recommendation was amazing. Would highly recommend booking Giada for your Venice trip!Giada is the best!

Annie

(About local Giada)

12 March 2025

We had a great morning with Giada! She took us on a sweet-savory-discovery tour that we thoroughly enjoyed. We started with traditional Venetian breakfast goodies and coffees; and rolled into cicchetti, cheeses, seafood, and gelato. Yum! Giada gave us a great background on the culinary history, preparation, and proper way to enjoy each dish. And as we walked to each stop, she shared some great stories about the neighborhoods, about the history of Venice, and more. The tastings at were just the right amount of food—because when we were done, we were on the right side of full and satisfied. Giada is clearly a pro at this, she always asked about our preferences and impressions, engaged us in dialogue about the city and our travels, and pivoted expertly when she realized that we had already discovered some of the places she had on our itinerary. The loveliest thing about the tour was that we felt we were seeing/discovering Venice with a good friend. Grazie mille, Giada! Discovering Venice—one bite at a time!

krueger-andreas

(About local Giada)

9 March 2025

The city tour in Venice was absolutely outstanding! Giada was incredibly knowledgeable, sharing fascinating insights about the city’s history, hidden gems, and iconic landmarks. The experience was perfectly paced, allowing us to soak in the beauty of Venice without feeling rushed. The food and drinks were exceptional—authentic Venetian cuisine paired with delicious local drinks. Every stop was well chosen, offering a true taste of the city’s culinary heritage. A perfect blend of culture, history, and gastronomy. Highly recommended!Highly recommended

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

Shreya

(About local Giada)

25 February 2025

Giada was wonderful. She was very personable, and knowledgeable. She selected wonderful locations either great variety of local foods and wine for our food tour. Highly recommend. Great tour with a fun guide.