Venice Food Tour Including Rialto Market and Cicchetti
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Venice Food Tour Including Rialto Market and Cicchetti

3 hours
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Venice Food Tour Including Rialto Market and Cicchetti
From $96.00
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Flexible booking and cancellation options.

What you’ll do

Dive into the delicious tradition of cicchetti and wine in Venice on this food tour. Get insider tips on where the locals go to eat and find out what Venetian dishes to try. Explore the maritime history of Venice with a knowledgeable guide as you walk through the colorful Rialto Market. Then, cross the Grand Canal by gondola ride (10am tour) and walk through the old Jewish Ghetto, Cannaregio, to sample snacks and drinks.
Highlights
  • Enjoy an insider's food tour of Venice
  • Learn about Venice's important place in the history of the spice trade
  • Find out what Venetian specialties to order in restaurants
  • Convenient tour with food tastings included
Itinerary
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Locals love this unfussy bar for its custom tramezzini sandwiches with high-quality Italian ingredients. This is the place where most people working in the Rialto area stop for lunch or for a quick break.
2
Time for an introduction to cicchetti, Venice’s famous tapas-like bites, at a family-run bar. Enjoy two local favorites paired with a drink.
3
Step into the heart of Venice’s food scene: the Rialto Fish Market. As you peruse the overflowing aisles, your guide will explain how ancient trade routes and a strong maritime history have shaped the diets of Venetians, and how they still get the freshest fish from the Mediterranean.
4
From there, you'll step into a bright, friendly little shop for a street-food style take on Venetian seafood made with products fresh from the nearby market.
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Head to the locals’ bacaro (wine bar) of choice for an aperitif in the Rialto area. They’re known for their high-quality light bites and spritzes, which you’ll try for yourself.
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The fastest way to travel in Venice is by water. You'll hop on a gondola for a short ride to cross the famous Grand Canal with your guide en route to Cannaregio. Formerly the city’s Jewish Ghetto, today it’s where locals go to eat, drink and socialize. Note: The short gondola ride is included on the 10AM tour only.
7
After a short ride in a gondola to cross the Grand Canal, it’s time for lunch! Tucked down a tiny side street, this cozy modern bacaro is one of Venice's best-kept secrets. Dig into freshly prepared risotto and sip a glass of wine.
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Your tour ends at an innovative gelateria tucked down a hidden side street. Cap off your morning on a delicious note with your choice of one of their creative flavors.

What’s included

Local English-speaking guide

All food & beverage tastings

Short gondola ride across the Grand Canal (10AM tour only)

Expertly guided walking tour

Small group of maximum 10 pax

What’s not included

Gratuities

Hotel pickup and drop-off

What’s not included

Gratuities

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Notes

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.

Those with dietary restrictions need to contact us before joining the tour so we can arrange your food.

This tour is adaptable for: Vegetarians, Pescatarians, dairy free, Non-alcoholic options & Pregnant women, but please note that you may not have a replacement food option at every stop. Not recommended for Vegans or gluten free.

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.

This tour covers a full meal.

This tour is in English.

This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.

From $96.00
Calendar iconWhen are you going
Cancellation Policy
Flexible booking and cancellation options.