Secret Venice Tour: Rialto Market & San Polo
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the vibrant Rialto Market
- Discover hidden gems in San Polo district
- Savor authentic Venetian cuisine
- Learn about Venice's rich culinary history
- Enjoy a personalized experience with a local guide
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of Rialto Market and San Polo district
- Food and wine tasting at local establishments
- Personalized insights from a local expert guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Itinerary
Learn all secrets of the Rialto Bridge, including those of the nearby buildings and listen to the fascinating history of mercantile Venice, when this area was one of the biggest Market places of the western world.
Visit the picturesque Rialto Fish and Vegetable Market and learn how since the ninth Century this area was the financial and commercial centre of Venice. Enjoy also the visit to a typical osteria where you will taste some venitian cicchetti (Tapas) and wine.
Enjoy views of the Grand Canal from various locations during the tour. Admire and learn about the Rialto Bridge and the fascinating history of the Mercantile Venice during the Medieval and Renaissance times.
Walk through one of the oldest part of Venice, having been settled since 9th Century.This district has been the site of Venice's main market since XI century. During the tour you will discover all secret corners of this enchanting area of Venice and revive the times when Venice was one of the most important commercial cities of the western world.
Learn about this historic building facing the Grand Canal, once the headquarters and living quarters of the German merchants.
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- This tour operates in English; ensure you are comfortable with the language.
- The tour is conducted in all weather conditions; dress appropriately for the season.
- Please inform the operator of any dietary restrictions or allergies in advance.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for cobblestone streets.
- Bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.
- Be prepared for potential weather changes; consider bringing a light jacket or umbrella.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please wear comfortable footwear as this tour involves walking.
- During high water, the tour will take place, but it might happen we have to partly adapt the tour to the weather conditions.
- 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
Traveler reviews
Worth the money and time
Our guide was Giulia Tamai and she was excellent!! She had many stories and antidotes about the market and Venice. The tour was not rushed and my husband and I enjoyed ourselves immensely. I would recommend this tour for anyone who would like to know more about the Rialto market and Venice.
Costly for the service
The price does not correspond to the services Proposed The guide is super nice but the tour is short We drink a glass of wine or Spritz at 12 o'clock with two cicchtti ....( 7€) The gondola ride lasts 1 minute! Time to cross the canal (price €2) Frankly not recommended!
The perfect way to explore a different side of Venice!
We just had one day in Venice so this was the perfect way to see more than just the main tourist attractions. Christina is really passionate about her city (rightly so!) and gave us an insight into it's history and what it's like to live there taking us to parts of Venice we would never have discovered on our own. With food, wine, a gondola ride and a spectacular view to top it off we couldn't have asked for more thank you Monica and Christina! :)
Away from Busy San Marco Square
We really enjoyed four hours away from the bustle of St. Mark's Square! We traveled many small streets to learn more history and how Venetians live today. Our guide was Cristina Pigozzo and she was absolutely fabulous- she is a Venetian, proud of her city, enthusiastic, funny and knowledgeable.
Immersion in Venetian life
On 4 Sept. our small group of 4 participated in this visit. The meeting point was easy to find but the guide, Cristina, was late by a few minutes causing us a little anxiety. Finally it was a very nice visit to remote corners with lots of history and comical facts. Nice conclusion in a small coffee shop with wine and tapas.