Sweet Venice Delights: Traditional Pastries and Bakeries

For those with a passion for sweets, embark on a delectable journey through Venice's history, savoring the city's cultural richness at every bite. Explore charming historic bakeries, cozy cafes, and delightful pastry shops that tell the sweet tale of Venice's culinary traditions

Experience details

• Destination

  Venice

• Category

  Food tours

• Duration

  2 hours

• Mode of transport

  Walking

• Available languages

  English • Deutsch • Italiano • Español

• Highlights

  • Family friendly

• What's included

  Freshly baked pastry and coffee/cappuccino • Gelato tasting • Chocolate tasting • Kids join for free

Here’s an overview of your tour

Your itinerary

• Meeting point

  Campo San Pantalon

• Pastry shop since 1879

  We boost energies to face our discovery walk around Venice in a traditional pastry shop serving sweet treats to Venetians since 1879 in a dramatically beatiful neighbourhood close to San Giovanni & Paolo church

• Zaeto Venexiano

  We will continue our walk in the Venetian tradition with a "zaeto", a cornmeal biscuit with sultanas in a local bakery close to San Marco

• Caffè corretto

  Boost your espresso with extra energy! Ask for it 'corretto'—coffee corrected with a touch of 'grappa' liquor!

• Ice cream shop since the 20s

  Cross the Canal Grande on a brief gondola ride to reach the Zattere in the artistic Dorsoduro district. Indulge in a delightful scoop of ice cream at a 'gelateria' that was a favorite of Peggy Guggenheim and, more recently, Angelina Jolie

• Family run bakery since 1956

  Feel like true venetian eating the typical biscuit from the island of Burano. We will taste the original recipe in a local family bakery active since 1956

• A pastry shop which is must

  A must-visit bakery awaits – a place every Venetian has been at least once in their life. With an extensive array that will mesmerize you, consider indulging in a cup of Tiramisù – a delightful choice

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  Valerio

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  English • Deutsch • Italiano • Español
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Good to Know

• Tips

  • Bring a reusable water bottle to reduce plastic
  • Be mindful of sharing the real secret spots - let's keep them a secret
  • Be aware of cultural norms & be mindful

• Included

  • Freshly baked pastry and coffee/cappuccino
  • Gelato tasting
  • Chocolate tasting
  • Kids join for free

• Not included

  • Tastings and drinks in the following stops

• Cancellation

  • Receive a full refund for cancellations done 7 days before the experience date.
  • Your experience can be cancelled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase.