Private gondola rides are charming, romantic, and expensive. They start at over $100 and that’s just the beginning. Add in a gondolier who sings “Figaro” and the costs balloon.
Welcome to Destination Eat Drink! Join us as we explore the real heart of Venice through its incredible food culture. In this video, we’re taking you on a “Chicchetti Crawl”—the Venetian way to eat, drink, and socialize. We’ll visit some of the best local spots, including: H2 No: For amazing craft beer and “polpette” (delicious fried treats!). Vino Vero: Where we find some of the most creative and crispy chicchetti in the city. Cantina Vecia Carbonera: A historic spot featured in our friend Monica’s “Venice Bible” cookbook. ST. MARK’S BASILICA HACK: I’m also sharing a special workaround for how to get inside the stunning St. Mark’s Cathedral without a ticket and without paying a cent. It’s the perfect tip if you find yourself without a reservation but still want to see the incredible mosaics and uneven floors of this historic landmark.
Ah Venice, the city at the top of almost everyone’s bucket list. And, for good reason. Venice is beautiful, historic….and crowded. You haven’t seen crowds until you’ve tried to get a table at Caffè Florian on St. Mark’s Square or cross the Rialto Bridge in July.
But, the hassles are so worth it. The Rialto Market, early in the morning when the fishermen bring their catch in, riding across the Grand Canal for a couple Euro in a classic Traghetti, sipping a Select Spritz next to a canal, or munching Cicchetti at a local Bacari are unforgettable memories.