Food, Wine & Nightlife in Veneto

Beat the crowds at the Hard Rock Cafe in Venice for a rock 'n' roll night out complete with stunning canal views. Skip the long line when you arrive and head straight to your table. Enjoy classic American fare surrounded by memorabilia from all your favorite musicians, and customize your experience with your choice of a two- or three-course meal.

Get hands-on experience creating authentic Veneto and Italian dishes in this Valpolicella cooking class. Work in a typical farmhouse kitchen to make traditional home-cooking favorites in the region and the country. Enjoy the thrill of learning a new skill, not to mention sampling your handiwork afterward.

Dive into the delicious tradition of cicchetti and wine in Venice with this 2.5-hour food tour. Get insider tips on where the locals go to eat and find out what Venetian dishes to try. Explore the maritime history of Venice with a knowledgeable guide as you walk through the colorful Rialto Market. See a local butcher, baker and spice shop.

Sip your way around Valpolicella, and discover the region's famous amarone wine during two winery visits. With a private driver and guide, you'll first visit a classic wine estate that's set in the grounds of an ancient villa. Tour the cellars and the villa, then enjoy a lunch of local fare. In the afternoon, call in at a futuristic winery to learn about their modern slant on winemaking. Round-trip transport from Verona included. 

Designed for early birds, this morning tour allows you to appreciate the beauty and peace of Venice at daybreak. Stroll around a relatively empty St. Mark's Square before the day's crowds arrive, and breakfast like a Venetian with three stops for authentic Italian coffee and some of the finest pastries in town.

Learn the secrets of Italian cooking in the unforgettable setting of a 14th-century castle with a small-group cooking class at the Castle of Bevilacqua. Enjoy hands-on experience preparing 4-course meal with guidance from an accomplished chef, and then eat the lunch you have just made. Tour the castle after lunch to see the paintings, frescoes and magnificent hanging garden.

There's much more to Italian food than pizza and pasta, and this Venice tasting tour offers a delicious introduction to Venetian cuisine. Get an insider's perspective on where to drink and dine in the city, and sample an array of local specialties including fresh seafood, homemade gelato, traditional Venetian cookies, and regional wines.

Skip the search for an authentic restaurant, and learn how to cook delicious Venetian cuisine with the guidance of a local chef. Shop for fresh fish, meat, and produce at the historic Rialto Market, then take the ingredients back to a professional kitchen to whip up a homemade lunch. Learn secrets of the Italian kitchen that you can take back home, complete with a certificate of class completion to impress your friends.

Taste your way through the backstreet bars of Venice with this delicious food and wine tour. Follow your local guide to five different 'enotecas' (wine bars) to discover where local Venetians go to drink and mingle. At each stop, sample regional wines and Prosecco served alongside plates of the popular Venetian appetizers called 'cicchetti.' Group size is limited to 14 to ensure a personalized experience.

Experience Saint Mark's Basilica after hours on this 1.5-hour evening tour. Look around the chapel with your small group of 15 people, learning about its history and Byzantine architecture without the buzz of a thousand other visitors.

Enjoy a real taste of Venice with a tantalizing lunchtime tour of the Rialto market and discover the city's impressive culinary credentials. Follow your guide on a 4-hour tour of Venice's foodie hotspots, browse the fresh produce at the city's famous markets and tuck into traditional cicchetti (Venetian tapas) at a local inn. Finally, sample fine regional wines and prosecco at the city's legendary Bacari bars, then leave armed with plenty of recommendations for where to shop and dine in the city.

Discover centuries-old methods of winemaking and sip authentic prosecco on this private full-day tour of Italy's Veneto region from Venice. Travel with a knowledgeable sommelier guide through ancient, rolling vineyards and visit two historic wineries to taste sparkling prosecco and tour the cellars. Savor regional, home-style cuisine with a 2-course lunch paired with wine at a trattoria, and enjoy personalized attention from your private guide.

Taste your way around beautiful Venice on this prosecco wine experience. Traveling with a sommelier guide means you won't get lost, and you'll learn about hidden secret spots that locals love. Your personal sommelier guide will teach you about wine, and you'll enjoy two prosecco tastings in bacari (wine bars), as well as two local snacks. It's a great way to get your bearings of the city, while tasting its delicious food and drink at the same time.

Escape to the beautiful winemaking valley of Valpolicella on this small-group tour from Venice. Drive through rolling vineyards and stop in at a winery to taste a selection of distinctive regional wines. See an altar that dates back to the 8th century at the Church of San Giorgio, and enjoy leisure time to wander the streets of Verona - a town made famous as the setting of Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet.' Group numbers are limited to eight people to ensure a personalized experience.

Eat and drink your way through one of Venice's most distinctive neighborhoods on a walking food tour through the Cannaregio district, also known as the former Jewish ghetto. Learn about the area's rich history and culture from a local guide as you stroll through its narrow winding streets, stopping to sample some of the best and most authentic delicacies around, from traditional kosher dishes and wine to creamy risotto and fresh-baked goods. Buon appetito!

Taste the flavors of Venice with this gourmet four-course dinner complete with wine pairings! Settle in at a top-rated restaurant in the heart of Venice and relax among a romantic atmosphere. Start your meal off with a local aperitif, and then savor four expertly prepared courses that highlight the unique flavors of Venetian cuisine. A professional sommelier will be on hand to guide you through the wine list featuring Veneto varietals and help you choose pairings to complement each course.

Put a local twist on an evening out in Venice, and discover the city's famous bacari with a local guide. The traditional Venetian taverns offer wine by the glass, often with a selection of small, yet delicious, bar snacks known as cicchetti. Stroll from Rialto Bridge past the busting marketplace and visit three of the authentic Venice drinking holes, while learning about each one from your guide. One ombra (small glass of wine) and cicchetti is included in each bar.

Immerse yourself in the Italian caffè culture during this small-group culinary tour. Spend 3 hours strolling through the neighborhoods of Castello and Cannaregio, listening to your guide's thoughtful commentary on Venice's gastronomic traditions. Taste some of the bold coffee that Italians like to linger over and a few of the city's best 'pasticcerie', or desserts. This small-group tour is limited to 12 people or fewer to ensure an intimate atmosphere and personalized attention from your guide. All tastings are included.

Learn insider secrets of Italian cuisine with a cooking class in a Venetian home, located in the bustling Polo Quarter of Venice. Choose between a lunch and dinner class and get hands-on experience creating traditional Italian dishes with guidance from a passionate chef. Enjoy the meal you've made, complete with wine.

Discover the secrets of homestyle Italian cooking with this half-day culinary experience in Venice. Travel by ferry to the open-air Rialto Market to shop like a local for fresh, seasonal ingredients with the help of a professional chef. Then, learn how to prepare authentic regional dishes with a cooking lesson inside a historic Venetian palazzo. Get tips on food and wine pairing from a sommelier, and savor your homemade feast along with excellent Italian wines.