Sweet Venice: A Food Tour of Pastries, Chocolate & Gelato

2 hours


Taste your way through Venice’s sweetest traditions. From zabaione-filled pastries to handmade chocolates and artisanal gelato, this family-friendly tour is a delicious introduction to local flavors — topped off with a gondola traghetto ride across the Gr

Discover Venice through its most delightful treats on this two-hour walking tour, perfect for families and anyone with a sweet tooth.

We’ll begin at a historic pastry shop to sample classic Venetian specialties, like pastries filled with zabaione cream — a favorite of generations of locals. Then we’ll visit a women-owned chocolate workshop where handmade confections are crafted with passion and creativity.

After indulging in chocolate, we’ll hop on a traditional gondola traghetto for a short ride across the Grand Canal — a fun and scenic way to experience the city from the water.

Our journey ends at a beloved family-run gelateria, where you’ll taste creamy, all-natural gelato made with the finest ingredients — including pistachios from Bronte.

As we walk, your guide will share stories and hidden corners of Venice, blending history, daily life, and culinary traditions into one sweet experience. A delicious way to connect with authentic, family-run businesses in the heart of the city.


What's included?
  • Food & drinks
  • Top-rated local guide (licensed tour guide – registration no. 06000001)
  • A pastry with coffee or cappuccino at a historical pastry shop.
  • A chocolate tasting at a women-owned chocolate workshop.
  • A gelato at a family-run gelato shop.
  • Gondola ferry on Canal Grande
  • Pickup from your hotel or any location in Venice’s historic center (private tours only)
Exclusions
  • Food & drinks

Gratuities at your discretion

What to bring
    • Please arrive at the meeting point at least 5 minutes before the tour starts to ensure a smooth and high-quality experience.
    • I recommend wearing comfortable shoes
    Know before you go

      Tour Options

      • The shared small-group tour is available only in English and limited to 10 participants max.
      • For English, Italian, Spanish, or German, you can book a private tour.
      • Private tours are fully customizable and reserved exclusively for your group.

      Accessibility

      I strive to make this experience as inclusive and accessible as possible.

      • If you have motor, sensory, or cognitive disabilities, please inform me in advance — I’ll do my best to accommodate your needs.
      • The shared group tour is not wheelchair accessible, but a wheelchair-friendly private version is available upon request.

      Keep things flexible!

      Full refund for 24-hour cancellations!

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