Tastes & Traditions of Venice: Food Tour with Rialto Market Visit | La Vacanza Travel

Tastes & Traditions of Venice: Food Tour with Rialto Market Visit

Duration: 3 hours
Destination: Italy, Veneto, Venice
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  • 3 hours
  • Venice
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Step away from the tourist trail to discover Venice’s culinary history from the days when the city was a major spice trade port through to the present day. As you learn about the influence of Venice’s maritime history, learn where the locals go to eat and hear tips for Venetian dishes to try. Explore the Rialto Market and visit a few of our favorite renowned cicchetti bars to enjoy Venetian-style "tapas" with wine.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Bar Rialto da Lollo, Ruga dei Spezieri, 234, 30125 Venezia VE, Italy

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.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Bar All'Arco, S. Polo, 436, 30125 Venezia VE, Italy

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.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Rialto Market, Calle Prima de la Donzella, 306, 30125 Venezia VE, Italy

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.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: WEnice - La Gastronomia Veneziana, Calle de le Beccarie o Panateria, 319, 30125 Venezia VE, Italy

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.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Al Mercà, Campo Bella Vienna, 213, 30125 Venezia VE, Italy

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.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Canal Grande, 30100 Venice Italy

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.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: SEPA, Calle de la Bissa, 5482, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy

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.

Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Suso, Sotoportego de la Bissa, 5453, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy

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.

Duration: 10 minutes

Inclusions
  • All food & beverage tastings
  • Short gondola ride across the Grand Canal
  • Expert local tour guide
  • Small groups of 12 people or fewer
  • Entry/Admission - SEPA
  • Entry/Admission - Rialto Market
  • Entry/Admission - Al Mercà
  • Entry/Admission - Bar All'Arco
  • Entry/Admission - Canal Grande
  • Entry/Admission - Bar Rialto da Lollo
  • Entry/Admission - WEnice - La Gastronomia Veneziana
  • Entry/Admission - Suso

Exclusions
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Our group tour utilizes multiple areas that are not wheelchair/stroller accessible. Those with wheelchairs/strollers should contact us so we can arrange your visit.
  • Those with dietary restrictions need to contact us before joining the tour so we can arrange your food.
  • Walks comply with all local government regulations. You may need to wear a mask or provide proof of vaccination to enter certain venues. Please refer to Italy government guidelines for the most up to date information
  • 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
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Campo San Giacomo di Rialto, Campo S. Giacomo di Rialto, 30125 Venezia VE, Italy


Return Details

Campo San Bortolomio, Campo S. Bortolomio, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

3 hours


User's Reviews

Linda_D

08 Nov, 2023

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!

Deborah H

26 Oct, 2023

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 !

L2688BOangelab

13 Oct, 2023

Daria’s love for Venice showed as she guided from stop to stop. We had small plates from places we would not think to stop and eat at. Our favorite place was the stop for risotto, wine and and amazing tiramisu. We couldn’t get enough and went back for more later that night!

Curious43198055049

13 Sep, 2023

Jennifer was outstanding as a guide! What a wonderful way to start our visit to Venice... great food, a lot of useful and interesting information and a really good insight into life and culture in Italy. The chocolate stop at the end was awesome! Don't forget your camera... the Rialto Market is a great place to take food and people pictures.

Susan L

08 Jul, 2023

Francesca B gave us a wonderful overview of Venetian food and history. The pace and the portions were both perfect . Unfortunately two members of our party fell ill and could not attend, but Francesca made arrangements so that I could bring treats home for them at the end of the tour. It was a lovely gesture.

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