As the golden light of sunset settles over Venice's canals, the city shifts from sightseeing to savoring and no neighborhood captures that transition quite like San Polo. This intimate small-group evening tour moves through the backstreets of San Polo and Dorsoduro with a local food expert who knows where Venetians actually eat, visiting a series of beloved bacari (Venetian wine bars), an osteria, and a hidden restaurant.

The evening unfolds across five stops, each showcasing a different dimension of Venetian cuisine and culture. Travelers sample bread-based cicchetti with a classic spritz, share cold cuts over a glass of prosecco, taste fried cicchetti at a canal-front bar, and enjoy a plate of traditional pasta with wine. The tour closes at one of the city's most iconic gelato shops, offering a sweet finale to an unforgettable evening in La Serenissima.

Duration:
Approximately 3 hours

Start Time:
5pm

Inclusions:
Local English-speaking guide
Food tastings: cicchetti (small plates), cold cuts, traditional pasta, gelato
Beverage tasting: Spritz, Prosecco, 2 glasses of wine

Exclusions:
Hotel pick-up/drop-off, gratuities

Meeting point:
Campo San Tomà, Venice
This tour meets at Campo San Tomà in front of the well. The Ferry stop closest to this meeting point is called "San Tomà"
*Your guide will be holding a red bag or green Walks sign

Ending point:
Campo San Vidal, Ponte dell'Accademia, Venezia

Important Information:
– Wear comfortable shoes; in hot weather bring a hat, sunscreen, and water.
– Not suitable for wheelchairs or guests with mobility issues; requires moderate walking and prolonged standing.
– Suitable for vegetarians, pescatarians, dairy-free, non-alcoholic, and pregnant guests; no vegan or gluten-free options. Notify dietary needs in advance; allergy waiver required for serious allergies.
– Full meal included; alcoholic drinks can be replaced with non-alcoholic options.
– Operates rain or shine; route may change due to high tide (no refunds).
– Wear suitable footwear, bring water/umbrella if needed; boots may be required during high tide.
– Arrive 15 minutes early; late arrivals/no-shows are non-refundable.
– Tour in English, bathrooms not guaranteed, and tips are appreciated.
– Group size: Maximum 10 participants.