Venice: Cannaregio and Jewish Ghetto Small-Group Food Tour
Discover Venice’s Cannaregio district and Jewish Ghetto on a small-group food tour that combines history, culture, and culinary delights. Escape the tourist crowds as a local guide leads you to hidden gems, including a historic bakery, traditional Venetian taverns, and charming cafes. Enjoy tastings of cicchetti, Venetian wines, and a decadent dessert (tiramisu or gelato depending on the season), while learning the stories behind Venetian cuisine and the iconic Spritz.
Highlights
- ✓Go off the tourist trail to find food you’re unlikely to discover on your own
- ✓Taste several samples at authentic Venetian spots
- ✓Learn about Venetian cuisine from a local guide
- ✓Take away tailored foodie tips for the rest of your trip
What you'll see & do
- ✓Visit a historic Venetian bakery and street food shop, serving locals since 1905. Here, we’ll taste a classic mortadella, pesto and buffalo mozarella pizza.
- ✓Enjoy a glass of DOCG Prosecco paired with two traditional Venetian bites: a savory meatball and polenta topped with shrimp in saor, combining local flavors with a sparkling touch.
- ✓Take a panoramic stroll through Cannaregio, exploring the charming Ponte Chiodo, Venice’s only bridge without railings, and the historic Misericordia. Enjoy picturesque canals, quiet alleyways, and the authentic Venetian atmosphere.
- ✓As the world's first ghetto, it remains an indelible symbol of resilience and the complex interplay of diverse communities in Venice.
- ✓Pass through Venice’s Jewish Ghetto at Campo de Gheto Novo, one of the oldest in Europe. Explore its historic streets, learn about its rich cultural heritage, and soak in the unique atmosphere of this historic Venetian quarter.
- ✓Cozy Venetian bacaro where you will enjoy a spritz-making demo, learning about its history. Sip on a classic spritz and taste two traditional cicchetti, tiny sandwiches with codfish & sadrines or shrimp in saor.
- ✓From November to February, end at Pasticceria Nobile and get ready for a Tiramisù, the most famous Italian dessert.
- ✓From March to October, close the tour with a creamy, fresh gelato.
What's included
- ✓Local English-speaking guide
- ✓Savor classic cicchetti (Venetian tapas) paired with a glass of local DOCG prosecco or regional wine
- ✓Experience aperitivo culture with a spritz experience, while tasting two traditional cicchetto.
- ✓‘Food & the City’ Insider Tips
- ✓6 authentic food tastings and 2 local drink tastings, featuring spritz and prosecco
What's not included
- ✓Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- ✓Extra drinks
Good to know
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This activity requires a minimum of 2 guests. Should this not be met, we will contact you directly to help you get rescheduled or reimbursed.
Children under 4 years old do not need a ticket and can join the tour for free. However, food is not included. Paid tickets with food included are available for ages 4 and up.
Please note that the tastings mentioned are a selection of the delicious foods we often feature. Both offerings and tour stops may vary by day or season, but you're sure to enjoy a delightful array of local flavors!
On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
Have dietary requirements? Simply email us or add a note at booking, and we’ll do our best to accommodate vegetarians, gluten-free guests or other dietary needs where we can. For guest safety, this experience isn’t suitable for those with severe or life-threatening food allergies to ingredients found on the tour, and the company cannot take responsibility for any food allergies or intolerances.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Venice: Cannaregio and Jewish Ghetto Small-Group Food Tour
Discover Venice’s Cannaregio district and Jewish Ghetto on a small-group food tour that combines history, culture, and culinary delights. Escape the tourist crowds as a local guide leads you to hidden gems, including a historic bakery, traditional Venetian taverns, and charming cafes. Enjoy tastings of cicchetti, Venetian wines, and a decadent dessert (tiramisu or gelato depending on the season), while learning the stories behind Venetian cuisine and the iconic Spritz.
Highlights
- ✓Go off the tourist trail to find food you’re unlikely to discover on your own
- ✓Taste several samples at authentic Venetian spots
- ✓Learn about Venetian cuisine from a local guide
- ✓Take away tailored foodie tips for the rest of your trip
What you'll see & do
- ✓Visit a historic Venetian bakery and street food shop, serving locals since 1905. Here, we’ll taste a classic mortadella, pesto and buffalo mozarella pizza.
- ✓Enjoy a glass of DOCG Prosecco paired with two traditional Venetian bites: a savory meatball and polenta topped with shrimp in saor, combining local flavors with a sparkling touch.
- ✓Take a panoramic stroll through Cannaregio, exploring the charming Ponte Chiodo, Venice’s only bridge without railings, and the historic Misericordia. Enjoy picturesque canals, quiet alleyways, and the authentic Venetian atmosphere.
- ✓As the world's first ghetto, it remains an indelible symbol of resilience and the complex interplay of diverse communities in Venice.
- ✓Pass through Venice’s Jewish Ghetto at Campo de Gheto Novo, one of the oldest in Europe. Explore its historic streets, learn about its rich cultural heritage, and soak in the unique atmosphere of this historic Venetian quarter.
- ✓Cozy Venetian bacaro where you will enjoy a spritz-making demo, learning about its history. Sip on a classic spritz and taste two traditional cicchetti, tiny sandwiches with codfish & sadrines or shrimp in saor.
- ✓From November to February, end at Pasticceria Nobile and get ready for a Tiramisù, the most famous Italian dessert.
- ✓From March to October, close the tour with a creamy, fresh gelato.
What's included
- ✓Local English-speaking guide
- ✓Savor classic cicchetti (Venetian tapas) paired with a glass of local DOCG prosecco or regional wine
- ✓Experience aperitivo culture with a spritz experience, while tasting two traditional cicchetto.
- ✓‘Food & the City’ Insider Tips
- ✓6 authentic food tastings and 2 local drink tastings, featuring spritz and prosecco
What's not included
- ✓Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- ✓Extra drinks
Good to know
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This activity requires a minimum of 2 guests. Should this not be met, we will contact you directly to help you get rescheduled or reimbursed.
Children under 4 years old do not need a ticket and can join the tour for free. However, food is not included. Paid tickets with food included are available for ages 4 and up.
Please note that the tastings mentioned are a selection of the delicious foods we often feature. Both offerings and tour stops may vary by day or season, but you're sure to enjoy a delightful array of local flavors!
On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
Have dietary requirements? Simply email us or add a note at booking, and we’ll do our best to accommodate vegetarians, gluten-free guests or other dietary needs where we can. For guest safety, this experience isn’t suitable for those with severe or life-threatening food allergies to ingredients found on the tour, and the company cannot take responsibility for any food allergies or intolerances.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.