A Sweet Stroll Through Venice: Pastries, Chocolate, and Gelato
Embark on a sweet two-hour journey through Venice, perfect for families and those with a sweet tooth. Start at a historic pastry shop, where you’ll taste traditional Venetian pastries, including the iconic zabaione-filled treats, a signature of the city's past. Next, visit a women-owned chocolate workshop, where you can indulge in hand-crafted chocolates made with care. Afterward, take a scenic gondola traghetto ride across the Grand Canal, offering a unique view of Venice from the water. The journey ends at a family-run gelateria, where you’ll savor some of the best gelato in Venice, including pistachio made from Bronte pistachios. Along the way, you’ll also discover hidden corners of Venice, learning about its history and culinary traditions. Perfect for anyone looking to experience Venice through its flavors and family-run businesses.
Options
Shared Tour in a Small Group
Shared tour in a small group
What's included in A Sweet Stroll Through Venice: Pastries, Chocolate, and Gelato
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Campo San Pantalon
A Family Tradition: The Best Gelato in Venice
A Taste of History: Pastry Shop Since 1742. Indulge in the flavors of Venetian tradition at a pastry shop that has delighted locals since 1742. Here, you’ll savor treats like the iconic “zabaione”-filled pastries, a creamy delight lightly infused with Marsala liqueur. Famous for its cream puffs, strudels, and Venetian donuts, this bakery has withstood the test of time—and even the challenges of Venice’s “acqua alta” (high tides). In the rare case this pastry shop is closed, we’ll visit another historic gem, active since 1886, where generations of Venetians have stopped for a sweet treat.
Mercati di Rialto
Through the Heart of Venice: Campo San Polo to Rialto Market. Strolling through the lively sestiere of San Polo, we’ll immerse ourselves in the vibrant atmosphere of this historic neighborhood. Passing by Campo San Polo, one of Venice's largest squares, you’ll catch glimpses of local life and centuries-old architecture. Our path leads us toward the iconic Rialto Market, a bustling hub of Venetian culture where fresh produce, aromatic spices, and the daily rhythm of local merchants bring the city to life. This is the perfect moment to soak in the charm of Venice’s everyday traditions, set against the backdrop of its timeless beauty.
Inclusions
- A pastry with coffee or cappuccino at a historical pastry shop. A chocolate tasting at a women-owned chocolate workshop. A gelato at a family-run gelato shop.
- Gondola ferry on Canal Grande
- Coffee or cappuccino at a historical pastry shop
- Licensed tour guide
- Gratuities
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Additional Information
Personalized pick-up is possible only if you book a private group. In case you did not book a shared tour in a small group but a private tour, please let me know if you wish to get picked up at any location in the historical center of Venice. Otherwise, meet your guide at the general meeting point in Campo San Pantalon, in front of the church
Meeting Points
- Meet your guide in Campo San Pantalon, in front of the church
