One of the most important elements of Italian culture, coffee made its first presence in Europe through Venetian merchants' introduction. This tour is designed for coffee lovers from all over the world who are in search of the best coffee beans the city has to offer because when it comes to historic cafés in Italy, Venice stands unrivalled. The city's unique charm, the enchanting atmosphere of its canals, and the refined architecture have, over the centuries, made Venice the perfect cradle for elegant coffee bar venues. These iconic coffee bar establishments have become so renowned that they remain integral symbols of the city to this day.
Experience the timeless allure of Venice's historic cafés and immerse yourself in the grandeur of a bygone era on this guided journey through centuries of coffee history to learn how the origins of Venice's café culture are deeply intertwined with the city's historical business relationships with Arab traders. It was through these connections that coffee was introduced to Venice, and from there, it spread to the rest of Italy. This exchange not only enriched Venice's social and cultural life but also established a lasting tradition that continues to attract visitors from around the world. During the tour, you will visit historic coffee bars that are not just places to enjoy a cup of coffee, but also landmarks that still encapsulate the essence of Venice’s history, art and social life.
This tour is designed for coffee lovers from all over the world who are in search of the best coffee beans the city has to offer.
You will visit and try the coffee at the first bar in the world, and oldest coffee house in continuous operation in Italy, and one of the oldest in the world.

Besides coffee, you will get to pair it with some mouth watering pastry as we visit one coffee bar to another. In one of the coffee places, you will get to try coffee bean that come from volcanic and high line soil plantations, then hand roasted with one of a kind machine tracing all the way back from post second war. The way that the coffee was roasted gives further emphasis to floral and fruity aromas while minimising acidity in the final coffee drink. You will also learn how to order and drink coffee like a local while trying different coffee varieties at the various coffee bars visited on this tour while passing through some main historical highlights in the city including but not limited to: St. Mark’s Square and Rialto Bridge.