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Tastes & Traditions of Venice: Food Tour with Rialto Market Visit
4.8
92 Ratings
Venezia
Immerse yourself in the tastes and traditions of Venice on a food tour that takes you off the beaten path. Explore the historic Rialto Market, discover the city’s culinary history, and indulge in Venetian-style tapas and wine at local cicchetti bars.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Bar Rialto da Lollo - Locals adore this unpretentious bar for its custom tramezzini sandwiches made with premium Italian ingredients. It’s the go-to spot for those working in the Rialto area to grab lunch or take a quick break.
- Bar All’Arco - Discover cicchetti, Venice’s renowned tapas-like bites, at this family-run bar. Savor two local favorites paired with a drink.
- Rialto Market - Immerse yourself in the heart of Venice’s culinary scene at the Rialto Fish Market. As you explore the bustling aisles, your guide will share how ancient trade routes and a rich maritime history have influenced Venetian diets, ensuring they still enjoy the freshest Mediterranean fish.
- WEnice - La Gastronomia Veneziana - Next, visit a bright, welcoming shop for a street-food style experience of Venetian seafood, made with fresh products from the nearby market.
- Al Mercà - Visit the locals’ preferred bacaro (wine bar) for an aperitif in the Rialto area. They are famous for their high-quality light bites and spritzes, which you’ll get to sample.
- Canal Grande - The quickest way to travel in Venice is by water. Board a gondola for a short ride across the iconic Grand Canal with your guide, heading towards Cannaregio. Once the city’s Jewish Ghetto, it’s now a popular spot for locals to eat, drink, and socialize. Note: The short gondola ride is included only on the 10AM tour.
- SEPA - After a brief gondola ride across the Grand Canal, it’s time for lunch! Hidden down a small side street, this cozy modern bacaro is one of Venice’s best-kept secrets. Enjoy freshly prepared risotto and a glass of wine.
- Suso - Conclude your tour at an innovative gelateria tucked away on a hidden side street. End your morning on a sweet note with your choice of one of their creative flavors.
What's Included
- Local English-speaking guide
- Small group of maximum 12 pax
- All food & beverage tastings
- Short gondola ride across the Grand Canal (10AM tour only)
- Expertly guided walking tour
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
Venture off the beaten path to uncover Venice’s rich culinary history spanning centuries: from its era as a key spice trade hub to modern times. Discover how Venice’s maritime past has shaped its regional cuisine, find out where locals dine, and sample some of the city’s exceptional dishes. Wander through the Rialto Market and stop by several famous cicchetti bars to savor Venetian-style “tapas” paired with wine.
- Unfortunately, due to the nature of this tour, it is not wheelchair/stroller accessible.
- Those with dietary restrictions need to contact us before joining the tour so we can arrange your food.
- Vegans and gluten free options can’t be accomodated.
- Venetian cuisine is closely connected to the sea. We enjoy a lot of seafood on this tour. We will do our best to provide alternatives for those who refrain from eating seafood but options may be limited.
- Soft drinks are available for kids instead of alcohol.
- The tour covers different type of cicchetti and lunch.
- 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
- Walks / Devour complies with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up-to-date information.
Location
Campo San Giacomo di Rialto
At the central fountain of Campo San Giacomo di Rialto (Campo San Giacometto).
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(92 Ratings)
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Leah_s
Jul 24, 2024
Awesome! - This was one of the best tours I have ever done. Julia was absolutely amazing. Knowledgeable, personable and fun. I would highly recommend this tour.
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Jennifer_d
Jul 16, 2024
We loved Manuela and the food - Manuela was so calm, friendly and accommodating. She has such knowledge of her culture and the food. She answered all our questions and never rushed us. We ate so much delicious food paired with the perfect drinks.
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Daydream15771117530
Jul 6, 2024
Awesome guide and food - Our guide Manu was amazing! She was very friendly and knowledgeable about Venice and the food. So passionate! We had a great time as we walked the streets of Venice. Learned so much about the history and culture of the city. You will not be disappointed!
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Colleen
Jul 5, 2024
Great food, sociable guide! - Manu was a lively and engaging guide. She visited with each of us and encouraged us to visit with one another. The food choices were varied and excellent, and our time in Rialto market was great. At the end of the tour, Manu took some of us back to a place we wanted to visit again.
Outstanding tour!
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Jen_k
Jun 15, 2024
Delicious and super fun food tour! - Wonderful tour! A great way to sample the local foods - and learn about the traditions. Come hungry - portions large as so delicious - enjoyed the local drinks as well!!Daria was engaging and very knowledgeable!
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Beau_d
May 29, 2024
Excellent value - Excellent tour with a knowledgeable friendly guide. Plenty of delicious food and drink. Learned history along the way
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Susan_m
May 5, 2024
Great tour. - Our guide Francesca was wonderful. Enjoyed her very much. Very knowledgeable. Fun trying many new foods.
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Linda_b
May 4, 2024
Gastronomic Bliss - Our host Barbara was the best guide ever! She was fun, engaged with each guest personally and kept us informed and full for the entire tour. The food selections were amazing - if not a little excessive, but we certainly ate well. We were exposed to items we would not have know about were it not for this tour and it really enhanced our entire week long stay in Venice as we knew what we liked and where to find things. Best Viator tour ever - everyone should take it - come hungry and open minded - so much to learn and enjoy
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Linda_d
Nov 8, 2023
Great food and great guide! - I was with 8 friends and we had a great time. Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. The food stops were awesome and we just all had the best time. We highly recommend this tour and next time we are in town will do it again! Bona Petito!
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Deborah
Oct 26, 2023
Fun and Yummy - Such a delicious fun informative tour. Our guide was so knowledgeable and brought us to out of the way places. Put on your walking shoes and eat and learn !
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