A Sweet Stroll Through Venice: Pastries, Chocolate, and Gelato
Overview
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.
What's Included
- Tea and coffee Coffee or cappuccino at a historical pastry shop
- Snacks 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
- Hotel pick-up and drop off (Private Tours only)
- Licensed tour guide
- Gratuities
- Private Tour (If option is not selected)
- Hotel pick-up and drop off (If private tour is not selected)
Meeting Location
Campo San Pantalon
30123 Venezia VE, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Salizada San Lio
30122 Venezia VE, Italy
What To Expect
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Campo San Pantalon
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Pasticceria Rizzardini
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Mercati di Rialto
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Gondola Station - S. Sofia
10 minutes Admission Ticket Included
VizioVirtù
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Gelateria Gallonetto
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on A Sweet Stroll Through Venice: Pastries, Chocolate, and Gelato?
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Activity code: C-263230P3
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Tea and coffee. Coffee or cappuccino at a historical pastry shop.
- Snacks. 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.
- Hotel pick-up and drop off (Private Tours only).
- Licensed tour guide.
- Gratuities.
- Private Tour (If option is not selected).
- Hotel pick-up and drop off (If private tour is not selected).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the A Sweet Stroll Through Venice: Pastries, Chocolate, and Gelato is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for A Sweet Stroll Through Venice: Pastries, Chocolate, and Gelato will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Tea and coffeeCoffee or cappuccino at a historical pastry shop
- SnacksA 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
- Hotel pick-up and drop off (Private Tours only)
- Licensed tour guide
- Gratuities
- Private Tour (If option is not selected)
- Hotel pick-up and drop off (If private tour is not selected)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
