WALKING, WINE AND FOODIE TOURS IN VENICE AND THE VENETO

Traveling to Venice? We work with professionally licensed tour guides who offer first-class tours of one of the most romantic and wonderful cities on Earth!

Wine Tasting and Dinner in Venice

Great for Singles Couples or Large Groups!

Tour Includes: A 4 Course Meal with Aperitif and tasting of 4 wines from the Veneto Region.

This event offers a great introduction to local wines of Venice and also the local food. Enjoy a four course dinner accompanied by 4 wonderful wines, one with each course from the Veneto wine producing region in the surroundings of this traditional Venetian Enoteca restaurant.

Outstanding value in comparison with the average cost of dining out in the city of Venice with some exceptional wines. The owner has received rave reviews from newspapers and journals, New York Times, Discovery channel to name a few. Available daily, year round. Meeting time is 7 pm daily.

Duration: no set time limit. Price: 100 euro per person - Casual dress code

Price Includes the following:

• Aperitif (Spritz or Prosecco)
• Starter (Pinot Grigio)
• 1st course (Soave or Cabernet)
• Main course (Valpolicella or Chardonnay)
• Dessert (Verduzzo)
• Coffee

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Wine and Cicchetti in Venice - An Intro to Venetian Life

Tour Includes: 5 Quality Wines from the Veneto Region with Cicchetti

The region of Venice offers many of the best wines in Italy and if you are staying in Venice for only a few days and do not have time to visit the vineyards directly, we are offering you the wonderful opportunity to sample 5 of the most important wines in the Veneto region, accompanied by 5 different types of Venetian Cicchetti, (Tapas) , all served in an environment internationally renowned for its wine, food and art, which is conveniently close to Saint Mark’s Square. This is also a wonderful opportunity to meet up with other people and get to
know local Venetians. Available daily - all languages.

Email for pricing - private tour

cicchetti@ciaolaura.com

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Wine tour along the Prosecco Hills

A Must do Wine Tour!!

Includes: Guided visit and wine tastings in two of the most important vineyards in the area, free time and optional lunch in Asolo. Heading inland mid way between Venice and the Alps,
you will see the beautiful rolling hills of Conegliano – Valdobbiadene.

Here you will discover a very important while sparkling wine called “Prosecco” Italy’s most popular “vino frizzante”. Passing enchanting churches we follow the panoramic “Wine road of Prosecco”, surrounded by endless vineyards, you will visit one of the most important Cantinas (Vineyards) of the area, following a guided visit of the Cantina, you then get to taste your first glass of Prosecco wine. From here you will make your way to the enchanting town of Asolo, the “Pearl of the Veneto” and you will have free time to walk around and opt for an optional lunch in one of its many restaurants.

After lunch you will make your way towards Valdobbiadene,
passing San Pietro di Felleto, were you will visit the ancient
14th century Abbey of Follina and its cloisters, then taking the wine road to the area of Refontolo we stop at our next world renowned Vineyard, here you taste 2 more Prosecco wines and one sweet wine, and also have the chance to purchase a few bottles of wine before making your way back to Venice.

WINE TASTING ALONG THE PROSECCO HILLS is held on Mondays and Fridays only - Departs from Venice (Piazzale Roma) at 8:30 am sharp. Duration: 8 hours. Cost: 200 € per person. Please note this is a group tour.

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Wine Tour & Lunch in Veneto, Friuli and Collio

Tour includes: Visit to the medieval town of Cividale del Friuli, Collio Vineyards, wine tasting and delicious local lunch with wine and grappa in a typical Friulano Trattoria. If you love Italian food and wine you will love this gastronomic tour!!

Crossing the countryside of the Veneto Orientale, you'll reach the vineyards of the Veneto, and then on to the Friuli region where you'll head for the hills of Corno di Rosazzo and Cividale to visit a top wine maker/oenologist and his vineyard. Wine-tasting includes great whites and full-bodied reds such as Cabernet, Merlot, Refrosco and Tocai Friulano.

Lunch takes place in a tiny Trattoria near the Slovenian border with homemade specialties, Schioppettino wine and of course
Grappa! After lunch you will make our way to the picturesque
medieval town of Cividale del Friuli, which was founded in 50 B.C. by Julius Caesar, where you will cross the Devils bridge with its spectacular views over the river and enjoy a short walk around the historical center before making our way back to Venice .

Wine tour and lunch is held on Wednesday and Thursdays - Departs from Venice (Piazzale Roma) at 08:30 am sharp.
Meeting point: Left hand side of Piazzale Roma, near
Porters stand. Duration: 8 hours. Cost: 155 € per person. Please note this is a group tour.

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Private Walking Tours

Name of Tour and Description:

If you prefer the privilege of having a guide just for yourselves
on a specialist subject or area, here is our selection:

Past & Present Tour – great introductory tour of the
city of Venice, taking in the area of Saint Marks square,
La Fenice Opera house, Bovolo spiral staircase, Rialto and
the Grand canal. 2 hour walking tour

1 – 4 people Price: 210 euro
5 – 8 people Price: 230 euro

Hidden Venice – this tour takes you off the beaten track
discovering the real Venice. Passing through the labyrinth
of narrow passageways your guide will enlighten you with
stories of the city, its merchants and palaces. 2 hour walking tour

1 – 4 people Price: 210 euro
5 – 8 people Price: 230 euro

Venetian Art & Architecture - a great introduction to
the evolution of architecture in Venice, see the Pantheon
of Venice, the church of San Giovanni & Paolo, Marco Polo’s
house, Miracoli church. 2 hour walking tour

1 – 4 people Price: 210 euro
5 – 8 people Price: 230 euro

Canneregio & the Jewish Quarter – enjoy a tour of this
residential area, and the area where Tintoretto lived. Visit
the delightful Madonna dell’ Orto Church and a stroll
around the Jewish Ghetto. 2 hour walking tour

1 – 4 people Price: 280 euro
5 – 8 people Price: 300 euro

Murder & Mysteries evening tour – an hour and a half
of interesting ghost stories and legends as you walk through
the dimly lit alleyways of the city. 1 ½ hour walking tour

1 – 4 people Price: 210 euro
5 – 8 people Price: 230 euro

The Magnificent Doges Palace Tour – Listen to an
informative guide as you pass through the most important
palace in Venice, once the center of the Venetian Empire
and the seat of the Venetian government. 2 hour walking tour

1 – 4 people Price: 210 euro
5 – 8 people Price: 230 euro

The above price does not include the entrance fees to the
Doges Palace which is an additional 13 E per person
Price exclude’s entrance fees to churches or museums
Recommended that you book early as guides are not always available. Credit card details are required at the time of booking

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Payment in full is necessary to confirm your booking in a one of the above walking tours. Once we receive your payment, we will provide directions to the meeting point to begin your wonderful culinary adventure in Venice. We also require a major credit card on file for all tours that include a headset.

Terms and Conditions:

Ciao Laura, LLC and the tour operator reserves the right to change the price or schedule of their tours at any time; however we always endeavor to provide the services listed, and only under very unusual circumstances would there be any changes. We cannot be held responsible for bad weather or seasonal closures, traffic delays and transport strikes.

It is recommended for all tours, comfortable shoes, suitable attire in particular for entrance to churches (i.e. shoulders and legs covered) and please arrive 10 minutes before scheduled departure time. If you are unsure of meeting points, please do not hesitate to contact us for guidance.

No luggage, or other large bags are allowed in Saint Mark’s Basilica. On very few occasions Saint Mark’s Basilica may be closed due to public holidays or high water.

To reserve public and private tours, including walks and boat tours, we require a credit card guarantee at the time of booking. (Visa or MasterCard).

Audio headsets: must be returned to the guide immediately after
the tour. We will ask you to sign for these at the start and
the end of the tour. Unreturned audio headsets will result in a
60 euro charge to your credit card.

Cancellation Policy

• Cancellation between 7 – 4 days before tour – 50% of tour price, less a one time wiring fee of 30 euro.
• Less than 3 days, Late arrivals or NO SHOW – 100% charge
• It is your responsibility to be at the meeting point punctually

Private Tours

• Cancellation between 14 – 8 days before the tour -50% of tour price less a one time wiring fee of 30 euro.
• Less than 7 – 4 days before the tour – 75% of the tour price, less a one time wiring fee of 30 euro.
• Less than 3 days, Late arrival or NO SHOW – 100% charge
• It is your responsibility to be at the meeting point punctually