Cannaregio Aperitivo Tour in Venice, Venice

Overview

Join the locals for traditional Aperitivo time in Venice! This local ritual encourages you to nosh on small bites and sip drinks just before dinner. Experience this unique aspect of daily Venetian life in the hip and historic Cannaregio district.

In the early evening, you’ll tour the Cannaregio district, once the home of Venice’s 16th-century Jewish Ghetto. Famed for its vintage shopping and tasty Cicchetti (similar to appetizers or tapas) and cocktails, you’ll find several spots for your pre-dinner snack. Then, as the sun sets, immerse yourself in the culture and enjoy a classic drink, various Italian delicacies, and shared stories with your guide.

After your first beverage, you’ll begin your walking tour and explore the best local spots in this trendy and lively neighborhood. Hop from one bar to another, visiting off-the-beaten-path sites that many visitors miss. As you sip and chat, fill your belly with traditional bites, such as bacala mantecato (creamed cod), sarde in saor (sardines in tangy onion marinade), or soppressa (soft salami).

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Itineraries with Cannaregio Aperitivo Tour in Venice

Highlights of Venice, Verona & Lake Garda - 5 Days

With this quick 5-day trip, you'll explore Venice and the Veneto region of Northern Italy. Experience the heart of the 'Floating City' as you wander along its beautiful canals and visit St. Mark's Square and the Palazzo Ducale (Doge's Palace). Experience Shakespearean love in Verona at Casa di Giulietta and relive Roman entertainment at the Arena. Take a day trip to Lake Garda and find tranquility in the picturesque lakeside villages of Sirmione and Desenzano del Garda.

Venice to Milan via the Lakes Region - 8 Days

Travel across Italy from Venice to Milan with this 8-day itinerary. Discover why so many people fall in love with Venice as you take a tour of the canal network and St Mark's Square and explore the Cannaregio district. Experience the Italian lakes district as you stay on Lake Garda and enjoy day trips to the village of Malcesine and a guided tour of two of Lake Como's most spectacular villages. In Milan, learn about the history of the Gothic Duomo and Renaissance art on a city tour led by a local expert.

Venice to Turin via the Lakes Region - 12 Days

Take a 12-day trip across Northern Italy and the Lakes region with this itinerary. Start your trip in Venice with a guided walking tour of Piazza San Marco and the canals of the 'Floating City'. Visit two Italian lakes rich in natural beauty, Lake Garda and Lake Como, and enjoy a cable car ride to the top of Monte Baldo for panoramic views and walking trails. Take a day trip to the romantic city of Verona, and tour elegant villas in the villages of Varenna and Bellagio. Explore history and art at Milan's Cathedral and eat your way through Turin's street food scene.

Rome, Orvieto, Florence & Verona - 11 Days

This 11-day train journey through Italy covers four beautiful cities and some of the stunning countryside for a memorable trip. Start in Rome, where you'll see the Vatican and Colosseum, before going up to Orvieto in the lesser-known Umbria region. Then continue to Florence to see the city's Renaissance masterpieces and learn how to make fresh pasta. Finish your adventure in Verona's lovely and romantic streets with a day trip to its neighboring city, Venice.