Venice Food Tour Including Rialto Market and Cicchetti

Highlights

Skip the tourist traps and visit eateries that local Venetians frequent
Learn all about the city’s rich food heritage from your guide
Enjoy cicchetti, a pasta meal, several glasses of wine, and more
Take a gondola ride across the Grand Canal

Summary

Meet your guide in central Venice. Your tour starts in the morning and lasts through lunchtime, so be sure to come hungry. First, head to the bustling Rialto Market, where locals come to buy daily food essentials. Interact with stallholders, and discuss Venice’s rich food heritage with your guide. Then, board a gondola to cross the Grand Canal to Cannaregio, one of Venice’s most lively districts that’s off the typical tourist trail. Stop at a local bar for cicchetti—Venice’s answer to Spanish tapas—and a glass of wine, prosecco, or spritz. Then visit a second bar to sample fritti, traditional fried snacks. Your final stop is at a neighborhood trattoria, where you enjoy a classic plate of pasta and a glass of wine. The tour concludes back near the Rialto Bridge.

Tour info

Duration

3 hours

Why take this tour?

Venice has a rich culinary culture, but it can be hard for visitors to avoid tourist traps. On this tour, follow your guide to locally loved eateries. Begin at Rialto Market, where you chat with vendors and learn about Venice’s food heritage. Then, cross the Grand Canal in a gondola to the Cannaregio district, where snacks, pasta, and beverages await. A small-group size makes for a personalized experience.

What’s included?

All food tastings at the different bacari
Get to taste the local prosecco, spritz and wine
Short local Gondola Ride to cross the Grand Canal
Tasting of typical Venetian food at a local restaurant
Expert local tour guide
Small groups of 10 people or fewer
Entry/Admission - Canal Grande
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 3h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Walks

About operator:

Walks of Italy offers one-of-a-kind experiences in Venice, both on land AND on the water! As featured in Rick Steves' guidebooks. Day trips, activities & guided tours in Italy's greatest destinations. Our tours are truly small group (maximum 12) or private, giving you the maximum choice and flexibility for all budgets. Discounts offered for seniors, students & children, so bring the whole family! Unlike other companies, Walks of Italy secures EXCLUSIVE access to sites across Italy, unlocking hidden gems like the private suburban baths in Pompeii, Doge's Secret Passages in Venice, a private Renaissance palace in Florence, the Colosseum's underground & top tier in Rome, and even VIP access to the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City—just to name a few! All our guides are hand-picked, English-fluent passionate experts in their local regions. Our company is committed to the principles of sustainability in travel, providing carbon offsets for transfers, patronizing local artisans and farmers, and bringing you off the beaten path away from tourist crowds whenever possible. Walk with us, and fill your vacation with unforgettable experiences that will last a lifetime!