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Private tourOnly your group will participate
Overview
On this self-guided walking tour, Context Travel expert and professional sommelier Cecilia Sitran leads you through Venice's rich culinary history, where each bite and sip is a portal to the city's past.
Starting in Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo with a coffee at Rosa Salva — where the bean first arrived in Venice over 400 years ago — you'll cross several prominent squares and the Rialto Bridge, hearing how Venice once served as the market for the world. Along the way, sample prosecco, fritto misto, and traditional cicchetti, discover the secret behind a good Venetian risotto, and choose from four variations of Spritz, the wine-based cocktail first developed here.
The tour ends at Osteria Ai Pugni, where a final spread of traditional snacks and local wine awaits.
What's included
Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
App for Android and iOS
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Smartphone and headphones
Transportation
Food and drink
Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
What to expect
Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari
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You'll catch a glimpse of the Basilica dei Frari, one of Venice's greatest Gothic churches, home to masterpieces by Titian, Bellini, and Donatello. Please note that admission to the basilica is not included in this tour.
Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo
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Begin your culinary journey in Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo, known as the Pantheon of Venice. Take in this grand square as the starting point for your exploration of Venetian food culture.
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Enjoy a coffee at Rosa Salva, where you'll find out how the bean was first brought to Venice over 400 years ago. Take in this historic café, a fitting first stop on your culinary journey.
Basilica Dei Santi Giovanni E Paolo
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You'll catch a glimpse of the Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo, one of the largest churches in Venice. Please note that admission to the basilica is not included in this tour.
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You'll pass by the Fondaco dei Tedeschi, a 13th-century trading post for German merchants now transformed into a striking department store. Take in this building's many lives, from customs house under Napoleon to post office under Mussolini.
Ponte di Rialto
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Cross the Rialto Bridge as you hear how Venice was once known as the market for the world. Take in this iconic landmark, a symbol of the naval trading that once connected the Middle East and Europe.
Campo Santa Margherita
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Make your way across Campo Santa Margherita, one of Venice's liveliest squares. Take in the everyday bustle of local life as you continue your culinary journey.
Ponte dei Pugni
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Hear the legend behind Ponte dei Pugni and how it got its name, Bridge of Punches. Take in this quirky landmark, tied to a colourful piece of Venetian history.
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End your tour at Osteria Ai Pugni, where you'll enjoy cicchetti, or traditional snacks served in a bacaro. Take in this tiny wine bar, a fitting final stop on your culinary journey.
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Visit Pasticceria Tonolo, one of the most historic bakeries in Venice. Take in this beloved local institution, a favourite among Venetians for generations.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
This tour starts at Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading
End point
Tour ends at Osteria Ai Pugni
Additional information
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
