Venice Rialto Market Food & Wine Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Rialto Market's vibrant stalls
- Taste fresh seafood and local cheeses
- Enjoy Venetian wine at historic bacari
- Learn about Venetian culinary traditions
- Experience authentic local flavors
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of Rialto Market
- Sampling of local Venetian delicacies
- Wine tasting at traditional Venetian bacari
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Itinerary
Explore the busy Rialto Market to see colorful stalls selling seafood, vegetables, and fruit.
Ponte di Rialto
Campo san Bartolomeo
Casa di Marco Polo
Walk by the Grand Canal
Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo
Meeting point
Start Location
Chiesa San Giacomo di Rialto, Rialto Bridge, Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately for the weather conditions.
- Please inform the guide of any dietary restrictions or allergies in advance.
- The tour is conducted in English; ensure you have a basic understanding of the language.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes as the tour involves walking on uneven surfaces.
- Bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.
- Be prepared for potential crowds in the market area, especially during peak tourist seasons.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
Good to know
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Places visited during your tour are subject to change
- The tour takes place rain or shine
- Please note that on Sundays, Mondays and festive dates the stands at the fish market will be closed.
- 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
Denys, our guide, made...
Denys, our guide, made sure everyone was happy with the selection of food provided at each stop. He was the most accommodating guide I have yet to experience. The food stops were very popular. We tried to go back to one for a late lunch and the line was long. Thank you Denys, for your kind, intelligent manner.
Tone was a great tour...
Tone was a great tour guide. I was very impressed with his knowledge of the history of Venice. The tour was a nice mix of old and new Venetian spots.
Walking Tour
Very informative and entertaining tour in the old part of Venice. Hit some of the oldest bars/restaurants in Venice. Highly recommend.
A real good experience
Amazing moment A tour of Venice by the small restaurants of the city with a local guide.
Lunchtime walking food tour with Tone was the perfect start to our trip
We had an amazing time on this tour! It ended up being just the three of us and our guide, Tone. Sometimes that situation can feel a bit awkward without other guests, but Tone made it incredibly comfortable and it felt like we had our own private tour. He took us to several interesting spots and every portion was a good size and a great introduction into traditional Venetian foods. Each stop also had a taste of wine or spritz. My husband even stepped out of his comfort zone and tried a traditional sardine cicchetti! Along the way, we learned about the history of Venice. Tone was extremely knowledgeable and patiently answered all of our random questions. We finished the tour with some delicious gelato and some great restaurant recommendations for the rest of our stay. Thank you so much, Tone! This was the perfect way to start our trip.