Italy · WINE TASTINGS IN VENICE
Good wine tastings in Venice fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 8 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Taste Venetian cicchetti, wine, pasta, pastries, coffee, and gelato while walking from Rialto through Venice at sunset with a local guide.
“Sarita was knowledgeable and personable. She did an excellent job in providing a meaningful and pleasurable experience.”
Cruise Venice’s lagoon at sunset on a handcrafted Venetian boat, with St. Mark’s views, island scenery, a local guide, and Prosecco.
“The pros were essentially unlimited champagne and knowledge / personability of the guide. The cons were the boat was small and somewhat uncomfortable. We sailed in big water between the islands and not through the grand canal. The cruise ended 20 minutes early which was 1/6 of the time. When it ended, it was still daylight and not sunset, not even on the right side of venice to see the sun - blocked by buildings. I would have expected a bigger boat, maybe with tables for the champagne glasses. And certainly a view of the sunset on a "sunset" cruise. Much too expensive for what we got.”
Explore Valdobbiadene and Conegliano from Venice with eight Prosecco tastings, a four-course family lunch, hilltop views, and a small group.
“Absolutely incredible experience - this was our favorite part of our trip to Venice and we're already talking about getting back to the region to explore even more vineyards.”
Escape Venice for six hours of DOCG Prosecco, family wineries, hill views, local lunch, and small-group guiding in Conegliano Valdobbiadene.
“Georgia our guide was excellent. The 2 vineyards visited were family run and this was felt in their tastings, lots of knowledge and very personal.”
Taste cicchetti, spritz, and local wine while exploring Venice’s Jewish Ghetto with a friendly English-speaking guide.
“We had a fabulous tour with Marina in Venice. A great introduction to Venetian food and Marina was fun and interesting and passionate about the history and food traditions of the city. Thank you!”
See Venice from three private rooftops, wander quiet lanes, and finish with Prosecco on this small-group local tour.
“We had an absolute memorable tour with Paola Milan. Not only could we access 3 exclusive rooftops, she gave us a lot of information about Venice from a perspective of a local resident. We warmly recommend this tour, luckily with Paola as your guide.”
Escape Venice for Bassano, Asolo, Villa Barbaro, and a 4 to 5 wine Prosecco tasting in the Veneto hills on a private day tour.
“Great excursion to Asolo, Villa Barbaro, Bassano, etc....charming towns, interesting travelers, & superb guide: Marco! Grand finale was the Prosecco tasting!”
Explore Venice beyond the crowds with Rialto Market, San Polo history, Carampane lanes, and cicchetti with wine.
“It was a great experience. Very informative and a little off the beaten track. Well worth it”
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