Month: March 2026

A bartender at Pasticceria Targa in Venice pouring glasses of red wine and preparing pastries for a guided cicchetti tour group.
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Best Bacari San Polo

The Ultimate Guide to San Polo’s Best Bacari: A Venetian Wine Crawl By Tommy | Savor Italy Tours Founder & Venice Local The ultimate giro d’ombra essential: a colorful mix of traditional Venetian cicchetti. If you want to understand the true soul of Venice, you have to leave the grand, crowded piazzas behind and lose yourself in the labyrinth of the San Polo district. Here, clustered around the ancient Rialto Market, you will find the lifeblood of Venetian culinary culture: the bacaro. A proper Venetian evening isn’t spent sitting down for a heavy three-course meal; it’s spent standing shoulder-to-shoulder with locals, balancing a small glass of wine (an ombra) in one hand and a bite-sized cicchetto in the other. This […]

Exterior entrance and wooden sign of Cantina do Spade, a historic bacaro and wine bar in Venice, Italy.
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Cantina Do Spade: Guide to Venice’s Historic Bacaro (Since 1448)

The Casanova Connection: Discovering Cantina Do Spade (Since 1448) By Enzo| Savor Italy Tours & Venice Local The historic entrance to Cantina Do Spade in San Polo, welcoming thirsty Venetians since 1448. If Cantina Do Mori is the stoic grandfather of Venetian wine bars, Cantina Do Spade is its lively, boisterous sibling. Tucked away in a labyrinth of narrow alleyways just a stone’s throw from the Rialto Bridge, Do Spade has been serving thirsty Venetians since 1448—making it a strong contender for the oldest operating bacaro in the city. Legend has it that this historic tavern was a favorite haunt of Giacomo Casanova, who allegedly brought his conquests here for a glass of wine and a discreet bite. Today, it […]

Cantina Do Mori Venice oldest wine bar interior with copper pots and traditional cicchetti
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Cantina Do Mori: Guide to the Oldest Wine Bar in Venice

The Copper Pots of 1462: Inside Cantina Do Mori, the Living Heart of Venice By Tommy | Savor Italy Tours Founder & Venice Local In a city of 118 islands and nearly as many tourist traps, there is a narrow, dimly lit alleyway in San Polo where time has effectively been held at a standstill since the mid-15th century. To step through the heavy wooden doors of Cantina Do Mori is to abandon the Venice of cruise ships and enter the Venice of Casanova, spice merchants, and the city’s ancient Giro d’Ombra. Founded in 1462, Do Mori holds the undisputed title of the oldest bacaro (wine bar) in the Serenissima. But its value isn’t just in its age—it’s in its […]

Guests making fresh pasta during a Venice cooking class
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Venice Cooking Class – the Ultimate Souvenir

Ultimate Venice Cooking Class: Pasta, Tiramisu & Prosecco | Savor Italy Tours Venice Culinary Experiences Beyond the Gondola: Why a Venice Cooking Class is the Ultimate Travel Souvenir Published by Savor Italy Tours • Master Class Culinary Experiences The inspiring atmosphere of our restored 12th-century culinary venue. When planning a trip to the floating city, the itinerary usually writes itself: a gondola ride through the narrow canals, a walk across the Rialto Bridge, and a visit to St. Mark’s Basilica. But once the sightseeing is done, how do you truly connect with the heart of Venice, Italy? You head into the kitchen. But not just any kitchen—a meticulously restored 12th-century architectural gem that predates most Venetian palaces, located just a […]

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The Ultimate Guide to Venice After Dark: Pastries, Espresso & Artisan Gelato | Savor Italy Tours

The Ultimate Guide to Venice After Dark: Pastries, Espresso, & Artisan Gelato Experience the authentic sweet side of Venice. A local’s guide by Savor Italy Tours. There is a side of Venice that most visitors miss—one that emerges only after the day-trippers have left the winding calli (streets) and the locals reclaim their city. While the setting sun over the Grand Canal is beautiful, the true flavor of Venice awakens in the twilight. A proper Venetian evening is carefully paced. It might kick off around 5:15 PM with a large bottle of wine and a fresh tramezzino at Do Mori, followed by a savory stop for half a mozzarella in carrozza and olive sticks at Do Spade, or a hearty […]

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Regional Italian Cuisine: A 10-Day Food Itinerary

  Italy is a patchwork of 20 distinct culinary micro-climates. From the butter-rich dishes of the Alpine north to the spice-infused seafood of the Mediterranean south, every region tells a story through its flavors. If you are planning an Italy 10-day itinerary, navigating these tastes can be overwhelming. This guide uncovers the must-eat delicacies across five iconic regions to help you eat like a local on your next adventure. 1. Tuscany: The Heart of Rustic Renaissance Tuscany is synonymous with rolling cypress hills and the artistic soul of Florence. But for food lovers, it’s the Cucina Povera (peasant cooking) that shines. Here, simplicity is an art form. Signature Dishes: Bistecca alla Fiorentina (massive T-bone steak from Chianina cattle) and Pappa […]