This tour is the perfect introduction to Venice, giving you an overview of the city’s unrivalled history and a taster of its world-famous cuisine. Your adventure begins in the Cannaregio neighbourhood, one of the few remaining residential areas of Venice, known for being a popular after-work meeting spot for thirsty locals. We will take a gentle stroll around and chat about its 1,000-year history and your local guide will offer suggestions on other things to see and do during your stay. A ride in a traditional, stand-up traghetto gondola is next as we cross the Grand Canal the way the locals do. Once in Rialto, the food tasting can begin! We will try some fresh fish at a small eatery, owned by a group of young locals with a passion for experimenting with traditional recipes, giving them a modern twist. Expect dishes such as black ink calamari, fried mix fish, polenta with seafood, tuna balls with tomatoes or seasonal vegetables (served in elaborate dishes). All the fresh fish served is coming from the Rialto market, a large fruit and vegetable market in the centre of Venice. After mouth-watering tastings, we will head to the few local spots that will help you better understand the culture of Cicchetti bars in Venice and how to enjoy food and wine experience. We will introduce you a new bar, owned by two Venetian brother with passion for locally sourced food and wine, and at this stop you will taste a local sandwich called `tramezzino` and very local `Venetian Spritz`. Moving forward you will try dishes such as Creamy Dried Codfish Baccalà or stockfish (dried cod), arrived in Venice in the 15th century thanks to Captain Querini. Here we will have a chance to try this traditional local recipe. Expect cod cooked in two different ways. Let us know, which one you prefer most? A few secrets and hidden spots near the Rialto are up next, which will demonstrate the importance of moving just one street away from the tourist hordes, to get a little slice of Venice to yourself. Expect meet and cheese Cicchetti in one of the spots and Lasagna or Risotto or Pasta in the other. Finish with well-deserved desert – Tiramisu. The tour will end at Campo San Bortolomio, which is surrounded by great restaurants and shops. Your guide will be happy to help you with recommendations for continuing the fun or with directions to help you back to your accommodation. We reserve the right to change both the route and places visited within the tour. Food inclusions are subject to change, dependent on availability on the day.

Enjoy a variety of local Venetian cichetti and 3 wines on this walking tour. Meet your local guide at the first traditional bacaro (bar). Learn a bit about the city of Venice and sample some traditional cichetti (Italian-style tapas) along with 1 wine of your choice. Your guide will explain the unique combination of ingredients as well as the wine you're tasting. Then make your way through hidden alleyways, over bridges, and alongside beautiful canals to discover the real Venice off the tourist track as you make your way to the second bacaro. Along the way, your guide will tell you some interesting and fun stories about Venice that only locals know. Enjoy more cichetti and wine at 2 hotspots. Your knowledgeable local guide will reveal more secrets about this amazing floating city. The tour vibe will be very friendly and enthusiastic, but most importantly your guide will ensure you get the most out of the history of the city and, of course, of the food and wine culture.

Feel the magic of a relaxed 90 minutes night tour on elegant and spacious catamaran with ample space to walk around. Admire the skyline Venice by Night, as we pass by the Bay of San Marco, the Canal della Giudecca, and across the Lagoon to Lido. Enjoy the genius of our saxophonist, playing bossa, jazz standards, and funky jazz numbers Try out our wide range of bar options: Prosecco (D.O.C.), Spritz Aperol/Campari/Select, Bellini, various long drinks... two free drinks included. Be charmed by our lovely and attentive crew and their first-class service. And if you should be hungry, taste our optional 3-course light summer meal.

Join the Glass Masters of The Glass Cathedral - Santa Chiara for a unique glass working demonstration and an introduction to the history of Murano Glass. An engaging experince for visitors eager to explore and learn about Murano and its' glass. This demonstration takes place daily, morning and afternoon, and lasts 25 minutes. The demonstration is accompanied by background music and guests may order a glass of wine or a drink from our "don Giovanni bar". Our guests are thereafter invited to explore The Glass Cathedral.

What would Venice be without a bar hop, this amazing city is already outstanding with her magnificent palaces, churches and architectural monuments and yet we noticed that there was something missing!! A great alternative to the generally slow night life of Venice, and one of the best ways to meet fellow travellers from around the world. Our tour starts by the Ca' Rezzonico Museum just by the vaporetto stop at 5.00pm, you will meet our fun staff member who will be holding a sign saying "I'm doing it Venetian Style". Meandering through the Labyrinth of small alleyways and campi, we visit 3 local bars know as Bacari in the Venetian dialect. In each bar or in venetian "bacaro" you will be offered an "Ombra", a glass of local wine, and at the final bar you will have the chance to try the very popular Venetian "spritz". You will also taste the typical venetian cicchetti (tapas) in each bacaro. We highly recommend that you book in advance.

Take part in a typical happy hour in Venice and enjoy a real 'bacari tour', one of the most entertaining traditions of Venetian culture! The aperitif is a ritual all over Italy with different traditions from region to region. The traditional Venetian aperitif is a time for socializing: the inhabitants of Venice meet before dinner to enjoy an aperitif with local wine and taste typical snacks. The Venetian happy hour takes place in the 'bacari', which are small bars offering an intimate atmosphere and a large variety of delicious 'cicchetti' made of fish, meat and vegetables. Immerse yourself in this amazing Venetian after-work tradition and enjoy the original experience of an aperitif in Venice!

Embark on an authentic experience in Venice and wander around the vibrant streets of San Marco and San Polo like a local on this guided food and drink tasting experience. A visit to Venice is incomplete without drinking a Spritz in town. So explore Venetian bàcari (typical Venetian wine bars and food joints). Pleasantly tipsy after having this popular drink, start your culinary journey through the city. Hop from wine bars to family-owned shops. Choose several mouthwatering cicchetti bites (small snacks or side dishes) paired with local wine glasses. Find yourself in Venetian heaven, hopping from city highlights to hidden gems. Satisfy all your cravings for local food and culture with your passionate foodie host. Finally, be treated to a traditional treat, the ultimate gelato or a typical Venetian cookie—a fitting end to your culinary adventure.

Get the perfect nightlife introduction to Verona with a tour that combines food, drinks, and highlights with a local that knows best. Sample three different snacks and beverages as you discover the local cuisine of Verona. With your local guide and nightlife expert visit Città Antica, known for its vibrant nightlife. Take a trip to some of the best spots in town for a local drink and a typical local snack. Hop from hotspot to hotspot as your guide points out interesting places to visit during your time in Verona. Join a tour that supports the local economies by offering local produce and considers ways to prevent over-tourism with small and non-intrusive tour groups.

Let the local tour guide take you on a guided tour to discover Venice while tasting Venice’s traditional cicchetti (similar to tapas) and wine. See the bacari, the characteristic little bars that locals use after heading home from work to enjoy an ombra (a glass of wine) and a cicchetto. Get ready to lose yourself in unexpected delights and the real side of Venice with lively locals and their traditions. The second part of the tour will take you along an unusual walk after dark. At night, Venice completely transforms and a new, charming city seems to reveal itself once the sun goes down and the crowds leave. Explore Venice as you would never expect to, discovering its charm of the night and exploring some of the less beaten tracks. Tales and stories about Venice's present and past will accompany your walk.

Located near the charming Lake Garda Villa Cariola is an elegant historic mansion surrounded by the fascinating natural landscape of Lake Garda hills and the stunning view on Monte Baldo, among olive trees and vineyards. A refreshing swimming pool surrounded by 8 hectares of parkland, over 300 sunbeds and umbrellas immersed in an oasis of peace, the unique natural setting of the hills of Lake Garda: this is what awaits you at Villa Cariola to spend exclusive summer days between leisure and relax! Between a delicious cocktail and a delicious snack, made available to you by our Pool Bar, you can spend relaxing moments dedicated to true well-being.