The Italian version of happy hour and the local version of tapas.
Such types of snack bars are a local attraction. Nowhere but in Venice will you find bacari (they are also called bacari). These are small dives with food and drinks where people come to chat rather than to eat. Very often in bacari you can try cicchetti – an exclusively Venetian snack. These establishments are famous for their low prices and relaxed atmosphere. Bacari are great to visit in the evening for an aperitif. It is usually customary to eat and drink at the bar, but some bacari also have restaurant space.
Cicchetti are small sandwiches with a variety of fillings, usually served with either olives or vegetables.
A special route for those who want to experience the flavor of real Venice, try various drinks, and seemingly simple but completely satisfying cicchetti.
Let’s start with the translation of this term – cicchetto literally means – a cigarette butt. Don’t be alarmed, this is not an invitation to base vices, but rather a way to immerse yourself in the Venetian customs of bacari – noisy and crowded shot bars and snack bars. It’s interesting to observe local habits and traditions, to feel the peculiarities of the local cuisine on your tongue, where contrasting flavors boldly combine and spices abound.
And of course, to chat and gossip. About the past, the present, and to peek into the shaky and foggy future. In the evening, people move from bar to bar, drinking wine or spritz and eating cicchetti. This is a way to spend an evening tasting local snacks in a lively atmosphere.
Cicchetti bars primarily serve locals, so you can be sure that you will try quality products.
The guide will create a bacari route for you based on the duration of the tour and the location of your hotel.
The bacari experience starts from 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM, not earlier.
The list of bacari is not provided by the guide in advance. The places you would like to visit are discussed on-site with the guide.
