Wine Tours in Venice — 6 That Justify the Detour

1.Venice Like a Local: Food, Wine & Spritz Tour with Traghetto Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,858 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $107Our pick

This 2.5-hour Venice food walk starts in Cannaregio and moves through Strada Nova, Rialto, and San Polo. You will taste seven cicchetti, four local wines, a Venetian spritz, and dessert, with a short traghetto crossing along the way. Guides may include Olympia, Georgia, Giovanna, Alessia, Alice, or Irena.

“The tour was great - food and drinks were generous and delicious, and our guide “Ludo(?)” was amazing as well!”

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2.Eat, Drink and Repeat: Wine and Food Tasting Tour in Venice

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,060 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $114

Start at Campo San Giacomo di Rialto and stroll through lesser-known Venice neighborhoods with guides such as Anna, Martina, Georgia, or Carlo. Expect about six food and wine stops, regional pours from Prosecco to Amarone, Venetian dishes, local stories, and enough food for lunch or dinner. The route usually lasts two to three hours.

“This was a wonderful tour. Georgia was very informative and fun to be with. She took us to some tasty local establishments. The group size was not too large. I highly recommend the 515 pm time frame as it allowed us to see some of the evening activity.”

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3.Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,010 reviews · 3 hours · from $78

In a restaurant in Venice’s Dorsoduro district, an English-speaking chef guides you through fresh fettuccine, ravioli, and tiramisu. Barbara, Serena, Eddie, Thomas, and other hosts may lead the class. You cook, eat, drink wine, and receive help with dietary needs, though traditional recipes contain gluten, dairy, and eggs.

“We loved the experience of learning to make Tiramisu and pasta. Our hosts we knowledgeable and made sure everyone enjoyed themselves. I would highly recommend this class.”

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4.Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine in Venice

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 945 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $76

Join a small English-language class in Venice’s Dorsoduro neighborhood and make fettuccine, spinach and ricotta ravioli, and tiramisu. Instructors such as Serena, Barbara, Thomas, and Martha guide you through each step before the restaurant cooks your meal. Wine, limoncello, and coffee are included, and the group is capped at 12 people.

“Fun & fantastic experience. Serena kept it entertaining while the wine was a flowing and the pasta was a making! We made Spinach Ravioli, fettuccini with red sauce, & tiramisu . Pure deliciousness. Looking forward to trying our learned skills back in the states. FYI, it took every bit of 3 hours for those on a strict time schedule”

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5.Boat Tour at Devil’s Saddle: 4 Swim Stops, Snorkeling & Prosecco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 263 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $60Best value

Spend about three hours cruising from Cagliari’s Molo Dogana to Cala Bernat, Calamosca, Cala Fighera, Sella del Diavolo, and nearby bays. You’ll get snorkeling gear, water, a glass of Prosecco, and an English or Italian-speaking skipper such as Giovanni, Alessandro, Matteo, or Pietro. Expect swimming, coastal views, music, and weather-based route changes.

“It was great, Alessandro knows the best stops. When we went snorkeling, we saw many fishes. The water is so clear! It's a great feeling riding the waves with good music and the jokes of the skipper. You have enough time and many ocassions to swim. For the prosecco i give an extra point ;)”

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6.Catamaran tour stops bathing and snorkeling toast with prosecco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 214 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $73

Spend about three hours on the water with Alma Sailing Charter, touring Cagliari’s coast with guides such as Alma and Patrick. You’ll see historic sites from the sea, stop near Sella del Diavolo for swimming and snorkeling, use supplied floats and masks, and finish with a Prosecco toast. The group is limited to 12 people.

“Great day on the water. Very accommodating with transport to the marina. Interesting facts were shared during our tour and everything was as advertised. Not sure how the picture perfect day was arranged but it was picture perfect. Thank you so much.”

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