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
★★★★★
Danella was a wonderful guide! Precise and considerate. Showed an interest in all on the tour. Food and drink selections were delicious and specifc to Venetian culture. Intetesting commentary on food culture and history. Perfect tour!
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Norma Lewis
8/20/2025
What a wonderful experience on our first day in Venice. Gianmarco made this tour extra special for us. We went to 5 different stops, and enjoyed local, fresh, Venetian cuisine. He took his time, took photos for us, shared with us the history of Venice and answered all of our questions. We are English speakers and his English was amazing! I would recommend this tour to anyone visiting Venice!
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Emily Hawthorne
8/13/2025
Our experience with Eating Europe in Venice was absolutely fantastic! This tour offered the perfect combination of exploring the city’s charm and indulging in its incredible local cuisine. Each stop was thoughtfully chosen, allowing us to taste authentic Venetian dishes while learning about the traditions and history behind them.
Our tour guide, Joe, was outstanding. He was friendly, engaging, and had a plethora of knowledge on all things local — from food culture to hidden gems around the city. His passion for Venice and its cuisine shone through in every story and recommendation. Joe is without a doubt an asset to the company, and he made our tour both memorable and enjoyable.
If you’re visiting Venice and want to truly experience its food scene while learning more about its culture, I can’t recommend Eating Europe enough!
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Jason Bresler
8/13/2025
If you have a chance to book a walking Food Tour with this company, ‘just do it’. Fabulous experiences, the food is divine and a very easy walk. I absolutely loved it
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Marlise Shadbolt
8/13/2025
Daniela was a wonderful and very knowledgeable food tour guide of Venice! We had so much fun learning about all of the different types of food and drinks from her. I would definitely recommend anyone to do this tour. She also gave us wonderful recommendations for our next stop in Italy- Milan. Thank you so much for the wonderful memories!
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Adrian Evans
8/13/2025
The tour guide Andy was an absolute jovial, wonderful, knowledgeable, eloquent, and lover of depreciating humor which I love, kind of guy.
Had a wonderful time, joking with him about depreciating my country America, and learning more about Venice, eating the good delights of Venice.
You are hiring the right kind of people when you’re hire people like him. Well done and I will definitely give you a good review and good recommendation.
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Matthew Millard
8/02/2025
Just finished a food tour through Venice with our guide Daniela. A perfect way to see the town and taste the local food and drinks.
Daniela was great. She knows the town and its history well. Speaks fluent English. She was very kind and funny.
I highly recommend the tour and our guide! You will love it!
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JS D
7/30/2025
The eating Food and Drinks tour through canneregio and the Jewish ghetto was outstanding. Touring with Julia and the rest of our tour group was like going out for drinks and food with friends. I loved how the area was much less congested than the tourists spots giving you space to really appreciate Venice. The restaurants that Julia took us to were Venetian owned and absolutely delicious. Julia, being Venetian born and bread, recommended her favorite restaurants to go to as well as told us the easiest way back to the airport from our lodging. We learned a lot about Venetian history and culture. My daughter has nut allergies and I had several allergies as well and the restaurants were very accommodating. We left very full and happy. Absolutely would recommend sweet Julia and Eating Europe!
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Marj Larican Truppa
7/22/2025
I had a fabulous time on this food tour in the heart of Venice! Giulia was knowledgeable, friendly, and took us to some incredibly special parts of Venice and great local restaurants. I loved getting to see the quieter streets of Venice that I wouldn't have been able to find on my own. Giulia shared so much local knowledge about the area and all of the food and drinks that we tried were incredible! This was a magical tour that I won't forget! Definitely reccomend booking this food tour!
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Lara Buchmann-Duck
7/15/2025
We had the best guide on our tour! Anna was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Her outgoing personality was infectious and our whole group had a great time. Food was also great! We had little appetizers, risotto, Venetian pizza, as well as wine and drinks. The venetian pizza was the best thing I ever had. It was a bite sized treat with meat, mozzarella, and pesto. Delicious.
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Carol Pitera
6/24/2025
I highly recommend booking this tour. Our tour guide Cecilia was awesome. She was so friendly and easy to talk to. She lived in Venice for 10 years so she really knew so much history about the Island and was able to answer any of our questions. As for the food and drinks, they were so good and all of our guides' recommendations were perfect as she knew all the authentic venetian food. I even went back to some of the places and ordered her some other food she had suggested.
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Ellen Eccleston
6/24/2025
We had such a great time on this food tour in Venice! Our guide, Cecelia, was absolutely fantastic—warm, knowledgeable, and passionate about Venetian culture and cuisine. She took us through parts of the city that felt much more local and authentic, which was exactly what we were hoping for.
It was such a refreshing break from the usual tourist routes, and we loved getting a taste (literally!) of the quieter, less-traveled side of Venice. The food was delicious, the portions were generous, and the pacing of the tour was just right. Highly recommend this experience to anyone looking to go beyond the postcard version of Venice and really connect with the local flavor. Thanks again, Cecelia!
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Kylie Pak
6/10/2025
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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.
CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
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