The Secret Venice + Cicheti & Wine Private Tour
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The Secret Venice + Cicheti & Wine Private Tour

By Shome Venice
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Ages 1-110
Duration: 3h
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Live guide: Russian, English, Italian, French, Spanish
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Highlights

  • 6 Cicheti (Venetian tapas) and 3 small glasses of wine per person. Guide pick-up at the hotel. Please send us your hotel name.
What's not included
  • Cocktails or extra Wine


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Not wheelchair accessible
        • Pushchair accessible
        • Near public transportation
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 72276P9

        • Most travellers can participate
        • On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay an access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable.
        • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
        • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
        • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

        • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 72276P9

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        • Shome Venice
          4.9 of 5 bubbles1,020
          Venice, Veneto, Italy
          Joined in June 2017
        • bigdantz
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Highly Recommend Hidden Venice!
          Marta was a terrific guide. There is so much to see in Venice that is not on the big thoroughfares and Grand Canal. And the history and stories are fascinating. We highly recommend this tour.
          Written 27 March 2025
        • SHARON B
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Walking tour
          We had a very interesting walking tour of the quiet part of Venice with Nicola. Highly recommended and a nice escape from the crowds.
          Written 26 March 2025
        • krisanneb2023
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          FABULOUS tour of Venice and the Murano Glass Factory!
          Lorenzo was FABULOUS!!! Myself, my husband and 14 year-old son had only one day to spend in Venice and we opted for this small group tour. It ended up just being the 3 of us and what a great morning we had exploring the different areas of VENICE. Lorenzo shared some incredible history with us that non of us knew, He was very personable and answered our questions as the came up. We HIGHLY recommend this tour and especially Lorenzo if you are looking for a small casual tour of some of the most incredible parts of Venice (away from the crowds and usual attractions). We added the tour of Murano Glass Factory and that too was NOT a disappointment. From the beautiful taxi (boat) ride to and from the island to the unique tour of the glass factory, everything was seamless.
          Written 24 March 2025
        • lindamD8681LQ
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Perfect choice
          Marta, being a native of Venice, was a perfect choice as a guide. Her English and knowledge of Venice were both perfect! Loved it
          Written 24 March 2025
        • F5300YDchristinan
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Would recommend!
          Our tour guide was so knowledgeable and friendly. We got to see so much of Venice and all the main highlights. We learned alot and kept the attention of my kids!
          Written 23 March 2025
        • gailbN9518IF
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Hidden Venice
          Thoroughly enjoyed this tour to sections of Venice away from the crowds. Got some good information and of course history of the city too. Sebastiano was a very good guide.
          Written 18 March 2025
        • SweepyMcSweeperson
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          A great time
          Our guide Martha, was kind, knowledgeable and took us on a very informative and enjoyable tour. The time flew by as we enjoyed this beautiful and special city.
          Written 17 March 2025
        • Blingsy
          0 contributions
          4.0 of 5 bubbles
          Wet but worth it!
          Nicola was genuinely interested in promoting the city of his birth and his enthusiasm was very well received by us. The weather was appallingly wet at the outset but we were so keen to attend. We were rewarded by an interesting and insightful trip by a friendly guide with some great recommendations. Thank you!
          Written 16 March 2025
        • kscherping
          0 contributions
          3.0 of 5 bubbles
          Disappointing experience
          The meeting point link on the app directed us to the Rialto bridge. The meeting invite provided a link to a completely different location near the train station. We had to scramble to meet up with the group. The tour description was different than what we experienced. We walked through the Jewish ghetto but none of the other scheduled stops like the gondola shop happened. It said the tour was 2 hours but only was 90 minutes. Not the best experience, certainly not the caliber of experience I have come to expect from Viator.
          Written 10 March 2025
        • Trek06501579400
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          A Fantastic Walking Tour of Venice
          We had an incredible walking tour of Venice with Natalia, and I can't recommend it highly enough! From the moment we met, it was clear she was not only knowledgeable but also deeply passionate about her city. Natalia shared fascinating historical insights, bringing Venice’s rich past to life in a way that was both engaging and easy to follow. Her storytelling made every stop along the way feel meaningful. Beyond history, Natalia provided helpful tips and local recommendations, making our experience in Venice even more enjoyable.
          Written 9 March 2025
        • elaine007190761
          0 contributions
          2.0 of 5 bubbles
          Too expensive !
          Interesting tour but the tour guide spent too long standing still, telling us about an area. A slow walk would have been better . Being taken into a jeweller's off the main route was not welcome as I felt really pressurized into buying something. It was a pricey shop too. It felt like a set up . It was an extremely expensive tour compared to others, not worth the money . I booked it before travelling, as advised to by several people, as the tours could sell out .I now think that's very unlikely.
          Written 6 March 2025
        • stephenf554
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          If you really want to see the real Venice...
          For those interested in the real venice beyond the routine tourist sites, this experience is a must. Our guide, Guiseppe, was knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the origins of this beautiful city. From street names to authentic Venetian culture and areas like, he provided numerous anecdotes which filled the time. We went on a private tour, which is worth the cost.
          Written 2 March 2025
        • victoriabA691US
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          An amazing history lesson
          This guided walk was amazing. Even during the height of Carneval we were almost alone in quiet streets and squares. The wonderful young guide who escorted us had been born and raised in the city and her knowledge of its history was very impressive. The time flew by. A huge thank you!!
          Written 28 February 2025
        • 639499LizW330
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Wonderful walking trip in the less crowded areas, great intro to Venice
          Perfect intro to Venice. We took the tour our first afternoon and walked through beautiful, quiet neighborhoods and learned more about the history and local life here. We opted for the boat trip to the Murano glass factory which was nice, the boat ride was the best part. I would not recommend this part of the tour only because from the moment you arrive, you realize that this is like a time share presentation. Handsome, well dressed Italian men, free Prosecco, and outrageously priced glass. Better to buy what you want in town.
          Written 21 February 2025
        • Imelda A
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Definitely worth doing!
          This was a real gem of a walking tour, with only five of us in the group it felt quite personal. Paula our guide was so kind and informative, showing us some rather unusual sites and hidden gems. The VR headsets at the end of the tour gave us a real insight into the older Venice with its trading and merchandise, our gondola ride was such an adventure, I’d thoroughly recommend
          Written 20 February 2025
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        Annie M
        2 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        June 2021
        Luca is an incredible human being, and he was born to be a tour guide! Having traveled extensively, I get a little snooty about tours and how they are For Tourists, but my dad had booked this so I went along with the plan. Boy, was I proven wrong every step of the way. Luca was knowledgeable, funny, sharp, accommodating, and a genuine joy to be around. He gave a perfect recommendation for a birthday dinner while we were in Venice and answered every single question we threw at him, not to mention his ingenuity of pivoting to virtual tours during the pandemic. I would do another tour with him in a heartbeat, and urge everyone visiting Venice to do the same.
        Written 25 June 2021
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        Hi, It was a pleasure for me to guide you around discovering the hidden gems of the city. I'm glad that you had fun, i hope to meet you once again in Venice! A presto! Luca
        Written 4 December 2022
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        Stuart Y
        1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Aug 2020
        We visited Venice in mid-August 2020 and I booked in to do the Secret Venice + Cicheti & Wine Private Tour as an engagement surprise for my partner. I came in to the tour with fairly high expectations as we booked the tour through the hotel which had pretty strong reviews. However, even with high expectations the tour really blew us away.

        We first met Luca at the airport as he assisted us in getting to our hotel. He was so polite and actually spent our taxi ride going through our map of Venice and labelling his recommendations of places to eat and explore. This ultimately had nothing to do with the tour but we did get a sense then that Luca had a genuine passion for sharing Venice with other people and his primary goal was to share his love of the city.

        When Luca turned up to take our tour the next day we were delighted as we felt in great hands. The Secret Venice tour itself was brilliant. We visited places I don't think I would ever have contemplated going, and even if I did go I wouldn't have got 1/10th of the satisfaction of visiting them without Luca telling us the stories to go along with it, whether that be the story behind the name of a street, the history behind the jewish quarter, or just describing his experiences growing up in Venice. It was a truly engaging, fascinating and brilliant tour taken by a true Venetian who just wanted to share his city with us. This was truly highlighted when we witnessed a glassblowing demonstration in a shop run by his best friends father. We have been on a few tours in various places where once you enter a shop the guide mysteriously disappears and you end up being harassed by the shop staff to purchase something. With Luca, and the shop owner as well, we never felt pressured to purchase anything and Luca was as keen as we were to resume the tour giving us a business card if we wanted to come back and purchase something and for me that was a sign of the calibre of this tour.

        The Wine & Cicheti part of the tour was great. We got to eat at various

        I've probably written enough at this point but I really cannot recommend this enough. If you come to Venice you should do this tour, or at least one covered by Shome Venice. You will not be disappointed!

        This really capped off the perfect trip to Venice for us and was a stand out experience.
        Written 22 August 2020
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        HI, Many thanks for your review, really appreciated. It was my pleasure to meet you and to show you around the best places of my city. I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed your experience with me and I'll be really happy to welcome you again in Venice! Kindest Regards Luca
        Written 2 December 2022
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        Sabine & Andreas
        Vienna, Austria1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Aug 2020
        In August 2020 we had booked a tour with a very well prepared and organised tour guide Luca. You can not find better : Luca is a very ambitious and entertaining guide. He findes the perfect balance between facts and figures and stories about former Venice and Venice today, so you will never get bored. It was not our first time in Venice but this time the knowledge about Venice will last much longer the any reading in a travel guide bring forth . Both , my husband and I, were impressed about this young professional, who loves to hand over his knowledge, has a good sense of timing in his presentation and - you feel it -, who´s heart is beating for his home town. HIGHELY recommanded!
        Written 6 September 2020
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        Hi Sabine, I'm glad you enjoyed your tour with me! I had a lovely time too! Hoping to meet you again. A presto! Luca
        Written 2 December 2022
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        Mel L
        6 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Aug 2021 • Couples
        This tour was the perfect way to discover Venice. This was our third time in Venice (we came back during our honeymoon) and were blown away by how much we didn’t yet know about this beautiful city. Luca took us away from the crowded tourist spots and showed us the city’s truly hidden and authentic gems. Luca is equal parts funny, friendly and informative - we loved hanging out with him! You could also tell that Luca was a true local, as he got greeted by fellow Venetians along the way and could answer any question you threw at him. Thank you again, Luca, for this wonderful experience! (PS: he has great tips for buying glassware from Murano - just ask him!)
        Written 20 August 2021
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        Hi, I'm glad that you enjoyed my tour! The best way to get introtuced in the city is with a native venetian. The people who are born and leaving in Venice know each other :) I had a great time with you too! Your venetian friend, Luca
        Written 4 December 2022
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        Una D
        Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland6 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        We were delighted that ShoMe Venice could organise our tour on short notice. Our tour guide Natalia was superb. She was so enthusiastic about Venice and shared many interesting stories of Venice, its history, neighbourhoods and citizens. The cicchetti bars she selected for us were infamous to locals and long part of Venice history, we would never have found them ourselves. Understanding the story behind the food made it all the more tastier! We will now order our wine as ombra… just ask Natalia to tell you the story…
        Thank you Natalia and ShoMe
        Written 19 September 2021
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        HI, It was a pleasure for me to guide you around our beautiful city. Next time you are coming to Venice, we will take a Ombra together! :) Your venetian friend. Natalia
        Written 4 December 2022
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        Paige1015
        Fort Collins, CO7 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Oct 2021
        The Secret Venice and Cicchetti Tour was the highlight of our visit to Venice. Natasha was an excellent guide providing us with the detailed history of Venice and overview of current Venetian life. We really enjoyed the visual aids she showed us on her tablet, while we learned more about the historical locations we walked to. She took us to cicchetti bars that we would not have found otherwise and taught us how to order ombra. We really appreciated her guided selections of cicchetti based on our preference to try many seafood options! Natasha also showed us how to make free reservations to the scenic rooftop terrace at Fondaco dei Tedeschi in between cicchetti stops. It was wonderful to do this tour on our first night in Venice, as we were able to get great restaurant and gelato suggestions from Natasha!
        Written 14 November 2021
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        Traveldivanyc2014
        New York City, NY4 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        We visited Venice in February for a long weekend getaway during carnevale and booked an afternoon combo tour with ShoMeVenice. Luca was our guide and gave us an incredible "behing the scenes" tour in the non tourist districts of Venice. Our afternoon spent with Luca was our trip highlight! He was so knowledgeable and passionate showing us around and sharing local stories and folklore. We fell in love with Venice!! He also introduced us to cechetti + wine tastings and gave us an incredible experience. We will definetely book another tour with Luca when we return to our beloved Venice!! Worth every penny!!
        Written 29 March 2020
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        Dear T. Thank you so much for your great review. It was a pleasure for me to show you the real essence of Venice, discovering our most authentic districts where the best food and most interesting stories are!:) I'm very happy to hear this tour was the highlight of your entire trip! It's a big honor!!! I hope to welcome you back here soon as there is so much to explore together.. legends, mysteries and secret places! ARRIVEDERCI AMICI! Luca
        Written 30 March 2020
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        AFGal03
        New Orleans, LA34 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        July 2020
        This was our third visit to Venice, but Giovanni took us through a Venice we had never seen before. It was like wandering the city with a good friend showing us his neighborhood. He showed us what we felt like was the true side of Venice, away from the tourists and tourist spots. Highly recommend seeing Venice this way! It is more personal and genuine than any large tour could ever be.
        Written 19 July 2020
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        Thank you very much for your positive feedback. It really helps us a lot to grow up and keep improving our services. It was a real pleasure to guide you through the streets of the hidden Venice to discover the most authentic places in our city. I will be waiting for you for another fascinating adventure, who knowes maybe you coudl do our Authentic Murano private tour that will give you the chance to discover the art of the blowing glass. Thank you so much for the nice words spent. Giovanni
        Written 2 December 2022
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        Kimberly V
        Richmond, VA3 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        May 2022 • Couples
        This tour was amazing! We had one night in Venice and this walking tour through all of the backstreets was amazing. Our guide shared so much information and history. We stopped several times and tried local cuisine ans wines in tiny pubs off the beaten path!
        Written 3 May 2022
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        sue5326
        Vienna, Austria10 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Aug 2020
        We just arrived back to Vienna having just had 7 days in Venice . Luca was amazing his enthusiasm and Love of Venice made it very special for us felt like I had known Luca for years as a good friend .
        He had an excellent knowledge of Vienna and had lots of stories that he shared with my husband and myself .

        We were so impressed with the company Shomevenice and Luca we did 3 unique private tours .

        Luca was helpful and gave me great Restaurant tips even booked a couple for us .

        Worth every Euro and made my time in Venice even more magical
        Written 5 September 2020
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        Hi, I'm really glad to read your feedback! I had a wonderful time with you too! The best way to discover the labirinth and the stories of the city is with a born venetian! We all thank you for your feedback that will help us to grow up and keep improving our services. Have a lovely day! Luca
        Written 2 December 2022
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