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The Sweet Heart of Venice: Pastry Experience

Maria - The Sweet Cicerone

Our local for this tour

Maria - The Sweet Cicerone

Are you a sweet tooth just like me? I'm a pastry chef and can't wait to take you on the trail of sweet treats of Venice! On this private tour, I have carefully selected the finest sweets just for you: from cookies to cakes at the best pastry shops to a mighty fine gelato as the icing on the cake!

Experience details

  • Destination

    Venice

  • Category

    Food tours

  • Duration

    3 hours

  • Mode of transport

    Walking

  • Available languages

    Deutsch • English • Italiano

  • What's included

    5 sweets & a coffee

Here’s an overview of your tour

Get ready for some real treats! Are you looking for something unique to do in Venice that goes beyond a regular food tour? Are you looking for something sweet perhaps? Mama Mia! Then this is the tour for you!

With the finest selection of pastry shops in Venice, you will be able to try traditional sweets. I've so much in store for you: from typical cookies that go hand in hand with a really good Italian cup of coffee to the Dodge's ultimate favorite cake!

The places we will visit together are the most famous ones in town, but also shops where the locals love to go for their delicious products.

According to the season of the year, you will also be able to taste the typical treats that the pastry shop has to offer. I can even take you to an original homemade gelato place where you can savor your taste buds with the best ice cream that you have ever tasted!

The best part? This tour can be 100% customized around your food wishes. Fancy something in particular? Just get in touch and I'll personalize this experience just for you.

Your itinerary

  • Meeting point

    Stazione di Venezia Santa Lucia
  • Meeting Point

    Meet your local host and pastry expert at Santa Lucia train station
  • Gelato time!

    I will take you to one of my favorite spot for Ice cream! The owner of this shop uses natural and very inventive flavors!
  • Sweet Dorsodouro

    Try an amazing local treat in one of the best pastry shops in Venice! I can help you choose the right sweet for you
  • Pastry Laboratory

    Taste Venice's typical cookies and match them with a true Italian coffee in this cosy pastry laboratory
  • Feel like the Doge

    Discover the Doge's favorite cake: the Pan del Doge!
  • Century Old Pastry Shop

    This family pasticceria has been serving the great families of Venice for over a century! Now, it's your turn to enjoy their delicious products!
  • One last bite!

    We will end our flavorful adventure at a famous pastry shop with a one-bite sweet: the Mignon!
I have a teen daughter with us - is it possible to plan a drinks and bites tour with her?
Me13:42
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Of course! I can definitely tailor our tour for you and your daughter! :)
Local host Maria13:44
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  • Maria - The Sweet Cicerone

    Maria

    The Sweet Cicerone

    Maria
    4.9
    94 reviews
    I speak
    Deutsch • English • Italiano

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

    • 5 sweets & a coffee
  • 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.

Reviews

5.0
94 reviews
  • Andrea picture
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    5.0

    Adaptable and informative

    "Maria was a fantastic tour guide. We booked a 3 hour tour but our six year old was more tired than expected so Maria changed our route to match the family vibe. She also kept touch during our time in...

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    About local Maria
    5.0

    A wonderful experience in Venice

    "We had a wonderful 3 hours with Maria. She was so lovely and thoughtful. She provided options for us so we could direct the tour. As well as introducing us to amazing food she showed us unique sights...

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    About local Maria
    5.0

    Pastries and Venice a winning combo

    "Maria knew all the best places and shared a bunch of recommendations for later. It was fun to see the different parts of Venice through her eyes. She also did a special reservation for a spectacular ...

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Questions?

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  • What is the cancellation policy?

    When you make a booking you will receive a full refund when you cancel more than 7 days before the start of the booking.

    When you make a booking that starts within 7 days and cancel within 24 hours after purchase you will receive a full refund.

    When you make a booking that starts within 24 hours your booking is not refundable.

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