Sample the traditional food of Venice on a small group 2.5-hour walking tour with a local guide. Visit the Rialto Market and marvel at the produce, sample tapas-like "cicchetti" and see some of the historical highlights along the way.

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Duration 2.5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English, Spanish
Private or small groups available

Highlights

Learn about the food of Venice on a private walking tour
Sample the typical snacks unique to Venice
Go to Rialto Market and marvel at the vibrant colors of the produce on display

Full description

Eat your way around Venice on a 2.5-hour tasting tour of some of the city's eateries, and get views of the historical monuments and attractions along the way. Begin in the San Marco district and stroll to the Rialto Bridge over the Grand Canal. Visit Rialto Market and marvel at the colorful fruit and vegetable stalls. Experience everyday life in the city as the locals come to purchase fresh fish and other ingredients.

Next, go to Campo San Polo and enter the Basilica dei Frari. Pass the square of Campo San Bartolomeo, where the locals like to gather. Along the way, taste a wide range of food specialties, from regional cheeses to buranelli biscuits and traditional cakes.

Sample some sweet tiramisù in the city where it was invented, and experience the unique culture of cicchetti, the tapas-like snacks loved by Venetians served in typically cozy bàcari (bars).

End on the Campo Santa Margherita in the historical sestiere (district) of Dorsoduro near the university.

Includes

Food tastings
Local guide
Small group walking tour

Drinks
Hotel pick-up and drop off

Not suitable for

Wheelchair users

Covid-19 precautions

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

Meeting point

Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

Unaccompanied minors

Know before you go

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
A moderate amount of walking is involved
This tour is not wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Refunds will not be issued if the tour is missed due to late or non-arrival of your cruise ship
On booking, please provide your cell (mobile) phone number including country code in case of an emergency
You can choose the morning tour or the afternoon tour. Please note that in the afternoon the Fish market is closed
Please note that on Sundays, Mondays, and during the Italian holidays the fish market is closed
We can not accommodate a gluten free diet

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 416 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.8/5
Value for money
4.6/5
Service
4.9/5
Organization
4.8/5

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Sylvia was a fabulous guide to the wonderful street food of Venice! She shared lots of little stories and history as we walked, and really gave us an introduction to the local way of life. I highly recommend that you do this tour at the beginning of your visit - our only disappointment was that we were leaving the next time and did not have time to check out all of her suggestions. I guess we will just have to plan a return visit…

May 3, 2022

We had an excellent, fun day with Silvia and the group. Silvia is very knowledgeable and she took us to some fabulous eateries of Venice, explaining the history. She also gave us some handy hints on how to find our way around. We had a great day and would highly recommend.

February 25, 2022

Our guide Silvia gave us a lot of interesting background information and details about Venice in a humorous way and in easily understandable English. You could tell that she has lived in Venice for many years and was able to convey authentic experiences. The dishes were varied, tasty and in sufficient quantities. We loved it!

September 14, 2021

Venice: 2.5-Hour Street Food Tour with a Local Guide

Venice: 2.5-Hour Street Food Tour with a Local Guide

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