Venice Like a Local: Food, Wine & Spritz Tour with Traghetto Ride
Overview
Experience Venice Like a Local
Sip regional wines, savor authentic cicchetti, and cross the Grand Canal on a traditional traghetto gondola. Explore Rialto’s vibrant heart and uncover the secrets of Italy’s aperitivo culture — vino in hand. Small group, big flavor.
What's Included
- Stroll through Cannaregio, one of Venice’s most historic and charming neighborhoods
- Share the experience with new friends in a small group of max 10 guests.
- Enjoy 4 glasses of local wine (white, red, Prosecco, and a sweet dessert wine) & Venetian Spritz
- Taste seven authentic Venetian small plates (cicchetti) and finish with a homemade dessert
- Discover the spots where Venetians meet for lunch or an early‑evening drink
- Experience the art of cicchetti at hidden, family‑run bars in the Rialto area
- Cross the Grand Canal like a local on a traditional traghetto gondola ferry
- Discover magical Venice with a local English‑speaking guide who brings the city’s stories to life
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
Meeting Location
Campo de la Maddalena
30121 Venezia VE, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Campo de la Maddalena
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Cannaregio
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Strada Nova
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Canal Grande
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Rialto Market
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Rialto Bridge
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Campo san Bortolomio
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Will I learn anything about traveling responsibly in Venice? Along the way, your guide will share simple responsible‑travel tips to help you explore Venice more sustainably and respectfully — just like a thoughtful local.
- Can the tour accommodate dietary restrictions? The tour includes a delicious mix of cicchetti and small plates at local establishments. It’s suitable for vegetarians, lactose‑free guests, and non‑celiac gluten‑free guests. However, not every stop can adjust for all dietary needs, so some flexibility may be required.
- How much walking is involved? The tour covers about 2 km (1.2 miles) at a relaxed pace. Due to the route and venues visited, this tour is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- Is the tour suitable for wheelchairs, strollers, or guests with mobility challenges? Venice is full of beautiful—but often steep—bridges, many of which are not wheelchair- or stroller‑friendly. Because of this, the tour may be challenging for guests with limited mobility. We want you to have the best experience, so please consider these accessibility limitations when booking.
- What happens if the weather is bad? In case of bad weather or high water, the traghetto gondola crossing may not operate, as these boats do not run in unsafe conditions. If this happens, your guide will offer an alternative walking route and the rest of the tour will continue as planned.
- Will the itinerary always stay the same? The exact route may change depending on the opening times, availability, or crowd levels at local bars and restaurants. Don’t worry, you’ll always enjoy the full experience, even if the order of stops, food, and drinks shifts a bit. Specific tastings may also vary depending on seasonality and availability.
- Is the gondola ride on this tour a full sightseeing experience? No. The tour features a short, 3-minute Grand Canal crossing aboard a traditional traghetto. It is a genuine Venetian transport experience rather than a classic 30-minute sightseeing ride.
- Do I need to pay the Venice access fee? On select dates, day‑trippers staying outside Venice may need to pay a €5 access fee. You can check dates, exemptions, and full details at the official site:
- With multiple food and drink stops included, many guests find there's enough food to replace a meal.
- This tour is operated by a Certified B Corp™
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: Will I get seasick on Venice Like a Local: Food, Wine & Spritz Tour with Traghetto Ride?
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Activity code: C-5965CICCHETTI
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Stroll through Cannaregio, one of Venice’s most historic and charming neighborhoods.
- Share the experience with new friends in a small group of max 10 guests.
- Enjoy 4 glasses of local wine (white, red, Prosecco, and a sweet dessert wine) & Venetian Spritz.
- Taste seven authentic Venetian small plates (cicchetti) and finish with a homemade dessert.
- Discover the spots where Venetians meet for lunch or an early‑evening drink.
- Experience the art of cicchetti at hidden, family‑run bars in the Rialto area.
- Cross the Grand Canal like a local on a traditional traghetto gondola ferry.
- Discover magical Venice with a local English‑speaking guide who brings the city’s stories to life.
- Hotel pick-up and drop off.
The minimum age to participate is 6. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Venice Like a Local: Food, Wine & Spritz Tour with Traghetto Ride is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Venice Like a Local: Food, Wine & Spritz Tour with Traghetto Ride will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Stroll through Cannaregio, one of Venice’s most historic and charming neighborhoods
- Share the experience with new friends in a small group of max 10 guests.
- Enjoy 4 glasses of local wine (white, red, Prosecco, and a sweet dessert wine) & Venetian Spritz
- Taste seven authentic Venetian small plates (cicchetti) and finish with a homemade dessert
- Discover the spots where Venetians meet for lunch or an early‑evening drink
- Experience the art of cicchetti at hidden, family‑run bars in the Rialto area
- Cross the Grand Canal like a local on a traditional traghetto gondola ferry
- Discover magical Venice with a local English‑speaking guide who brings the city’s stories to life
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Will I learn anything about traveling responsibly in Venice? Along the way, your guide will share simple responsible‑travel tips to help you explore Venice more sustainably and respectfully — just like a thoughtful local.
- Can the tour accommodate dietary restrictions? The tour includes a delicious mix of cicchetti and small plates at local establishments. It’s suitable for vegetarians, lactose‑free guests, and non‑celiac gluten‑free guests. However, not every stop can adjust for all dietary needs, so some flexibility may be required.
- How much walking is involved? The tour covers about 2 km (1.2 miles) at a relaxed pace. Due to the route and venues visited, this tour is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- Is the tour suitable for wheelchairs, strollers, or guests with mobility challenges? Venice is full of beautiful—but often steep—bridges, many of which are not wheelchair- or stroller‑friendly. Because of this, the tour may be challenging for guests with limited mobility. We want you to have the best experience, so please consider these accessibility limitations when booking.
- What happens if the weather is bad? In case of bad weather or high water, the traghetto gondola crossing may not operate, as these boats do not run in unsafe conditions. If this happens, your guide will offer an alternative walking route and the rest of the tour will continue as planned.
- Will the itinerary always stay the same? The exact route may change depending on the opening times, availability, or crowd levels at local bars and restaurants. Don’t worry, you’ll always enjoy the full experience, even if the order of stops, food, and drinks shifts a bit. Specific tastings may also vary depending on seasonality and availability.
- Is the gondola ride on this tour a full sightseeing experience? No. The tour features a short, 3-minute Grand Canal crossing aboard a traditional traghetto. It is a genuine Venetian transport experience rather than a classic 30-minute sightseeing ride.
- Do I need to pay the Venice access fee? On select dates, day‑trippers staying outside Venice may need to pay a €5 access fee. You can check dates, exemptions, and full details at the official site:
- With multiple food and drink stops included, many guests find there's enough food to replace a meal.
- This tour is operated by a Certified B Corp™
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
