Venice Food Tour: Rialto Market and Cicchetti Tasting
Tour Duration: 3 hours
Availability: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday (depending on the season)
Language: English
Group Size: Semi-private, up to 12 people
Price quoted for one person
Meeting Point:
At the central fountain of Campo San Giacomo di Rialto (Campo San Giacometto). This square is located to the west of the Rialto Bridge, towards the Rialto Market. The closest taxi stop is "Rialto."
What You’ll Do:
Discover the authentic culinary delights of Venice, away from the tourist traps, with a local expert guide. Your journey will take you through Venice’s culinary heart, beginning with a visit to two iconic locations: the Rialto Fruit and Vegetable Market and the Rialto Fish Market. These bustling markets have been at the center of Venetian food culture for centuries.
Feeling hungry? No worries! Along the way, you’ll savor the best local cicchetti (Venetian tapas), from crostini (bread with delicious toppings like whipped cod) to Venetian panini, served with a glass of Prosecco, spritz, or local wine.
You’ll then embark on a scenic gondola ride across the Grand Canal to the historic district of Cannaregio. This charming area is beloved by locals for its relaxed atmosphere, beautiful streets, and stunning piazzas. Here, you’ll visit another cicchetti bar, where you can try fritti—fried fish and vegetables on a stick, the local way to enjoy these delights.
The final stop on your tour will be La Colonna, a cozy neighborhood trattoria where you’ll be served a plate of fresh pasta, paired with another glass of wine.
Tour Highlights:
Rialto Fruit & Vegetable Market
Rialto Fish Market
Three local cicchetti bars
One local restaurant (La Colonna)
Gondola ride across the Grand Canal
Cannaregio district
What's Included:
4 cicchetti of your choice
3 glasses of wine, Prosecco, or spritz
1 fritti to go
Pasta lunch
Gondola ride across the Grand Canal
Expert local guide
Small groups of 12 or fewer
Not Included:
Gratuities
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Additional Information:
If you have food allergies or specific dietary requests, please inform the guide beforehand and again at the start of the tour. Efforts will be made to accommodate your needs with alternative options.
This food tour is ideal for those who want to experience Venice like a local and explore the hidden culinary gems beyond the typical tourist spots.
Location: Sestiere S. Polo, 122, 30125 Venezia VE, Italy
