VENEZIA FOOD TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Aperitivo Route: Two Hours Through Venice’s Bacari and Cicchetti
A 2-hour guided walking tour of Venice’s traditional bacari sampling cicchetti and local wines—this guide outlines the stops, inclusions, and practical details for the aperitif experience.
Aperitivo Route: Two Hours Through Venice’s Bacari and Cicchetti.
Embark on a delightful two-hour journey through Venice’s charming bacari, savoring authentic cicchetti and local wines while a knowledgeable local guide leads you to hidden gems and shares the stories behind this living Venetian aperitif tradition.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Cicchetti at Three Traditional Bacari
The tour stops at three different bacari where you’ll enjoy a cicchetto and a glass of wine (or a soft drink) at each — a compact, authentic introduction to Venetian small-plate culture.
Hidden Corners and Local Stories
Alongside tastings, the guide points out unusual places: a peculiar bridge, a courtyard with legendary history, and palaces that anchor the walk between past and present.
An Aperitif Adventure with a Local Guide
A certified local guide brings the bacaro ritual to life—young and old conversing over wine and snacks—making the 2‑hour walk an immersive aperitif experience.
What the day feels like
What the Walk Feels Like
For two hours you move at the unhurried pace of an aperitivo: three short stops in traditional bacari, each with a cicchetto and a glass of wine or a soft drink, while your local guide threads together the neighborhood’s curiosities and stories—courtyards, bridges and palaces—that punctuate the tasting route.
THE FOOD
Cicchetti at Three Traditional Bacari
The tour stops at three different bacari where you’ll enjoy a cicchetto and a glass of wine (or a soft drink) at each — a compact, authentic introduction to Venetian small-plate culture.
THE NEIGHBORHOODS
Hidden Corners and Local Stories
Alongside tastings, the guide points out unusual places: a peculiar bridge, a courtyard with legendary history, and palaces that anchor the walk between past and present.
THE ATMOSPHERE
An Aperitif Adventure with a Local Guide
A certified local guide brings the bacaro ritual to life—young and old conversing over wine and snacks—making the 2‑hour walk an immersive aperitif experience.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits and any participation notes.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
No specific gear requirements are listed; because the tour is a walking aperitif route, bring comfortable shoes, weather-appropriate clothing and an appetite for cicchetti.
Meeting location is Venice. The tour lasts 2 hours and includes a certified tour guide and three bacari stops; tips are not included.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour lasts 2 hours.
How many bacari stops are included?
The itinerary includes three bacari stops, with a cicchetto and a glass of wine or a soft drink at each.
What is included in the tour?
The tour includes a certified tour guide and visits to three bacari with tastings; tips are not included.
Where do we meet?
The meeting location is Venice.
What will we taste?
You will taste authentic cicchetti—small Venetian snacks—and a glass of wine or a soft drink at each bacaro.