Venice: Spritz & Snacks at Illy Cafe, Royal Garden

Spritz and cicchetti

Your experience of Venice is incomplete without trying the traditional Venetian cocktail with savory snacks at a garden café. And what better place than the heart of Venice? Sip an Italian aperitif made of Prosecco, Aperol, and sparking water between bites of delicious Cicchetti a stone's throw away from St. Mark's Square, at Illy Caffe. Here long glass panes allow ample sunlight in and the neoclassical greenhouse aesthetic puts you in a scene artists of yesteryore would love to paint. Soak in the unobstructed views of the Royal Garden and the Venetian hubbub of the San Marco Basin. Not just the view but the National Snack of Venice will also fill your heart with much wonder, the variety of toppings these bread bites can offer is truly mind-boggling and symbolic of the city’s creative soul.

Mobile app for a self-guided tour

With St Mark Square just around the corner access a mobile app with six unique itineraries that will take you on little adventures around the city standing at the heart of Venice. These downloadable self-guided tours come with audio commentary, tidbits about each attraction on your route, and local recommendations for the best eateries and pubs in town. Go exploring and make the most of your Venetian experience with itineraries that cover 200 attractions in the city.

Venice: Spritz & Snacks at Illy Cafe, Royal Garden

Discover the vibrant heart of Venice by visiting Illy Café in the enchanting Royal Garden. This tour weaves through the city’s bustling fabric, taking you to a serene oasis where Venetian spritz and cicchetti come together under the neoclassical arches that once echoed with the whispers of Habsburg elegance. Bask in the glory of sipping Venetian spritz and cicchetti at the same neoclassical greenhouse that ran a café haus during the Habsburg period, capturing the essence of Venice's rich history while enjoying modern Italian culinary delights. The tour is crafted for explorers of sophisticated tastes, devotees of cultural heritage, and seekers of picturesque moments, offering an unobstructed view of the sunset at the Royal Garden where Venetian creativity shines through iconic bread bites. With access to a mobile app featuring 6 itineraries and guided adventures around the city with audio commentary, this experience weaves together the flavors of Venice and its storied past, inviting you to forge lasting memories while understanding that every sip tells a story.

Explore Illy Café's Iconic Art Collection

Access Illy Café during your tour’s highlight segment where the café not only serves as a culinary haven but also houses an impressive art collection. The store within the café showcases special coffee roasts and iconic Illy Art Collection cups, providing explorers with unique souvenirs to remember their visit by. Marvel at the vibrant array of art pieces that have been curated over decades, each one telling a story about the intersection between design, culture, and taste. Here, you can pick up your own cool souvenir from among the carefully selected artworks adorning the café walls.

Experience Royal Garden's Lush Haven

Explore Royal Garden as part of the comprehensive itinerary featuring Venetian elegance and tranquility. Situated at the city’s center, this lush haven offers a respite from the bustling streets with its sprawling greenery and ornate architecture. As you wander through the garden, take in the unobstructed view of the San Marco Basin, watching as the sun sets over the vibrant tapestry of Venetian life below. The garden represents the tour's centerpiece where visitors can unwind amidst the lush foliage while enjoying a glass of spritz and cicchetti. This serene setting is perfect for capturing the essence of Venice’s unique charm.

Tour Highlights

• Sip spectacular Venetian spritz at Illy Café
• Admire authentic Venetian creativity through iconic bread bites
• Enjoy panoramic views from Royal Garden's lush haven
• Access comprehensive mobile app with 6 itineraries included
• Discover the historic café haus running during Habsburg period unique selling point
• Pick up a cool souvenir at Illy Café’s special art collection

Immerse for explorers of sophisticated tastes, wander through cultural heritage, and seek picturesque moments in Venice. This culinary journey weaves together flavors and history, inviting you to forge lasting memories that feel like stepping into a living painting by Canaletto, where every sip and bite tells a story.