About this tour
A 2.5-hour evening tour through Venice's backstreets with a certified sommelier, stopping at two traditional wine bars to taste Prosecco and bold reds alongside Venetian appetisers. Your guide reveals neighbourhood corners locals favour, weaving stories about the city while you sample how Venetians actually eat and drink—in casual neighbourhood bacari rather than tourist traps.
Highlights
- Two traditional bacari wine bars, away from main squares
- Prosecco and Valpolicella or Ripasso tastings with a WSET sommelier
- Eight Venetian cicheti—savoury bites, fish or meat
- Hidden corners and local knowledge from a licensed guide
- Evening departure from Rialto Bridge at 6 pm
What to expect
Your sommelier meets you atop the Rialto and guides you into quieter lanes where locals gather. At the first bacaro, you'll taste chilled Prosecco and nibble cicheti whilst learning how wine production shapes the Veneto region. The second bar introduces fuller reds—Valpolicella or Ripasso—paired with different bites. Expect standing room, narrow interiors, and conversation in Italian and English. Your guide shares practical city insights between tastings, so you leave understanding both the wines and the neighbourhoods they anchor.
Good to know
Smart casual dress recommended. The pace suits all fitness levels—mostly standing and walking slowly through backstreets. Public transport is nearby if you need it. Gratuity isn't included. Only the listed wines and cicheti are provided; budget separately for any extras.
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.