About this tour
Spend two hours with Roberto, a local Venetian, ducking into backstreet bars and hidden squares whilst grazing on cicchetti—the city's answer to tapas. This small-group tour cuts through the postcard Venice to reveal how residents actually eat and move through their neighbourhood. You'll taste from three traditional bacaro spots, sip local wines and spirits, and pick up the kinds of recommendations only someone who lives here can give.
Highlights
- Cicchetti tastings across three neighbourhood bars
- Local wines and traditional Venetian beverages included
- Hidden courtyards and lesser-known bridges discovered
- Small group keeps it intimate and genuine
- Insider recommendations from a working Venetian
- Walk at a leisurely pace, all fitness levels welcome
What to expect
Roberto leads you on foot through Venice's quieter passages—away from the Rialto crush. You'll stop at three working bacaro, the kind locals actually use between shifts or after work. Expect simple, proper food: fried seafood, cured meats, creamed stockfish, marinated vegetables. Each bar has its own character and regulars. You'll stand at counters, hold small glasses of wine or spritz, and eat standing up or perched on whatever's available. This isn't plated dining; it's how Venetians fuel themselves. Between bars, Roberto talks about the city's actual rhythms—which campos matter, which bridges have stories, how the tides work.
Good to know
Public transport gets you to the meeting point. Tell Roberto about allergies or dietary needs when booking. Bring comfortable shoes; you'll walk on uneven stone for two hours. No hotel pickups. Expect to stand and move constantly.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.