Sail through the lesser-known islands of the Venetian archipelago 🚤 where tourism hasn’t yet discovered what locals have treasured for centuries.
Taste vegetables grown in lagoon soil and prosecco made by families who’ve been perfecting their craft for generations 🥂
Glide past the haunting beauty of San Michele Cemetery, where Venice’s most illustrious rest on their own private island.
Enjoy artisanal pizza 🍕 at Ape Verde Pistacchio—because even premium experiences need moments of perfect simplicity.
End with a signature primi piatti, tiramisu, and of course, wine. We never forget the wine.
Tour Description
Venice wasn’t built for walking—it was built for sailing. This exclusive boat tour takes you beyond the postcard clichés to explore the Venetian archipelago as it was meant to be experienced: from the water, in small groups, with access to places that most visitors will never discover.
Over four carefully curated hours, you’ll journey through islands that each tell a different chapter of Venice’s story. From witnessing firsthand the agricultural marvel of Sant’Erasmo (yes, Venice grows its own vegetables) to getting a glimpse of the island where Venice’s most famous are laid to rest, you’ll witness traditions that have survived centuries of change.
This isn’t about collecting Instagram moments, though you’ll certainly have them. It’s about understanding Venice as a living, breathing archipelago where real people create extraordinary things, away from the crowds.
Note: This private tour operates with a maximum of 5 guests, ensuring an intimate experience worthy of Venice’s most exclusive secrets. Most of our stops will be indoors. Yourcomfort is our top priority.
Dietary Information
Vegetarian-Friendly Tours but vegan, gluten-free, or kosher options may be limited. Please share dietary restrictions upon booking for best accommodation. Note that tastings outside those catered for your needs are at your own risk. The company assumes no responsibility for any food allergies or intolerances. Guests with severe or life-threatening allergies, including celiac disease, cannot participate in this activity for their safety.
Why Eat with Us?
Expert Local Guides: Fun, knowledgeable, and English-fluent Venice locals.
Venice’s Hidden Gems: Enjoy exclusive access to local favorites where you’re treated like family.
Culinary Diversity: Taste a variety of delicious dishes, and hear the stories behind the food.
Cultural Immersion: See Venice through the eyes of a local.
Established Expertise: Since 2011, simply the best food tours in Italy!
"What a luxurious afternoon we just had with Gioele. Sailing around was of course a highlight, but best of all were getting to talk and interact with the beautiful people of the islands. An unforgettable experience that is more than worth it.
" — Eileen S | Google
Please note that the items above are a selection of the delicious foods we often feature. Offerings may vary by day or season, but you're sure to enjoy a delightful array of local flavors!
Meeting Point
Algiubagio
Fondamente Nove, 5039, 30121 Venezia
Your guide will be waiting for you and wearing our purple Eating Europe bag!
What people are saying
5.0
★★★★★
We had an amazing time on our Venice Food Tour. All of the food we had was delicious and took us to great places we wouldn’t have found on our own. Our tour guide Daniela was so personable and knowledgeable. We’re glad we did this tour early on in our trip so we are able to use the information she shared with us for the rest of our stay. Definitely recommend this tour to anyone coming to Venice!
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Shannon Long
10 Dec 2025
Flavia was our truly fantastic guide today and it was more than a food tour. She gave us such an insight into the history of Venice. We visited parts of the city we would never have found as tourists. The food stops were sumptuous and authentic. We would HIGHLY recommend this tour. Thank you Flavia you made such a difference to our trip. Anne and Rosie.
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Rosie Carpenter
02 Dec 2025
Got to try plenty of great local dishes and see parts of the city we would not have visited! Gioele was a wealth of knowledge and very friendly! Great way to spend a few hours if you want to get away from the crowds, munch, and learn some things 👍🏽 👍🏽
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Chris Hamrick
30 Nov 2025
Anna’s food tour of Venice was just wonderful. She is full of knowledge and such a delightful human being. And the food…mamma mia! So so good. The risotto was a highlight but it was all fabulous. Thank you Anna for making our last night in Venice so special.
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nikki
28 Nov 2025
My husband, son, and I had a delightful food tour of the Cannaregio area of Venice with our guide, Gioele. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and professional. We made five stops, sampling everything from traditional Venetian cicchetti and prosecco to risotto, spritzes, and tiramisu. Over the course of 3+ hours, Gioele explained the cultural significance of the food we ate, all in context with the city's history. The pacing was excellent, and the food was delicious. This was our first food tour ever, and the experience made us want to seek out Eating Europe tours in other cities.
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Alison Stern-Dunyak
26 Nov 2025
Our tour guide Joe was incredible. Not only did he tell us all about the history of Venice’s cuisine, but he showed us places that did things with a twist. The best of both historic classics and modern takes. He was super knowledgeable and clearly a well known, and well respected, tour guide in the city. Would highly recommend taking a tour with him!
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Grete Gillern
18 Nov 2025
Gisele (Joe) was awesome. Wonderful offbeat spots for good eats and treats. He is very knowledgeable about the city! I would absolutely recommend you go on this tour!
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Vince Keeney
11 Nov 2025
Ana was amazing! She's so incredibly friendly and knowledgeable about the local food. This tour was such a good peek into Venetian cuisine and history! Highly recommend:)
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Monica B
24 Oct 2025
Great tour. Gianmarco was amazing. Full of local history and great stories. All of the stops were uniquely different and culturally relevant. Highly recommend
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Deb Hoffman
24 Oct 2025
Walking tour of multiple locations was fantastic. Great selection of local specialties that were delicious and unique. Gianmarco was an awesome story teller who added a lot of interesting facts and personal knowledge to not only the food items but the general history of Venice. Highly recommend this tour.
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Dave McCandless
16 Oct 2025
We loved the tour! Gioele is a fantastic guide with an impressive knowledge of not just Venice but all of Italy. The food was so good, and the portions were perfect. A great way to explore Venice.
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Dawn W
13 Oct 2025
We had a wonderful tour guide, Silvia, who took us through Carnereggio and we had the most delicious treats while also learning the history of the area. We had a terrific time!
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Hilary Plattus
12 Oct 2025
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A tour can be cancelled with a full refund up to 24 hours before tour departure.
Private Tours
A private tour can be cancelled and fully refunded up to 7 days before tour departure
Gift Cards, Travel Vouchers & Flexi-Pass™
Gift cards, travel vouchers and Flexi-Pass™ are non-refundable.
LATE ARRIVALS AND NO SHOWS
Due to extremely strict time slots for entry into attractions and for food preparation, both in-person & virtual/online, we recommend you show up 15 minutes before the scheduled starting time of the tour or experience. Our group tours begin & depart precisely at the scheduled tour or experience start time. If you show up late or cannot find the meeting point, for any reason, refund requests are not honored per policy. If you are having a hard time arriving on time we encourage you to contact us as soon as possible so we can do everything in our power to assist you with arriving at the meeting point at the scheduled time or reschedule to the next available tour.
CANCELLATION DUE TO PLANES, TRAINS, AUTOMOBILES OR ILLNESS
Inside of 24 hours, your spot on the tour has been reserved exclusively for you. Since we are unable to fill your spot if you’re unable to attend for any reason (including transportation or illness), we do not offer refunds after that time. Please plan ahead so that you are able to join us and don’t miss out!
DISCOUNT CODES
Discount codes are valid for new bookings only. They are not eligible for pre-existing bookings and can not be applied retrospectively.
AMENDMENT POLICY
We would be happy to assist you with rescheduling your tour, free of charge, with any requests made more than 24 hours of 8am CET on the date of the tour. We reserve the right to charge an amendment fee should you request to reschedule within 24 hours of 8am CET on the date of your tour . Once again, this is subject to availability and price changes. In general, we only charge you for any additional costs that we incur such as tickets. We have no intention of profiting from disruptions to your vacation and will work with providers and suppliers to get this cost reduced to a minimum.
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