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

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Duration:3 hours (approx.)
Location: Venice, Veneto

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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.

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WHAT TO EXPECT

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
6. Canal Grande
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.
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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.

ADDITIONAL INFO

• 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
• 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

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Posted By : Jen_K
Wonderful tour! A great way to sample the local foods - and learn about the traditions. Come hungry - portions large as so delicious - enjoyed the local drinks as well!!Daria was engaging and very knowledgeable!
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Posted On : 2024-06-15 09:46:15

Posted By : Beau_D
Excellent tour with a knowledgeable friendly guide. Plenty of delicious food and drink. Learned history along the way
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Posted On : 2024-05-29 03:14:08

Posted By : Susan_M
Our guide Francesca was wonderful. Enjoyed her very much. Very knowledgeable. Fun trying many new foods.
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Posted On : 2024-05-05 08:01:43

Posted By : Linda_B
Our host Barbara was the best guide ever! She was fun, engaged with each guest personally and kept us informed and full for the entire tour. The food selections were amazing - if not a little excessive, but we certainly ate well. We were exposed to items we would not have know about were it not for this tour and it really enhanced our entire week long stay in Venice as we knew what we liked and where to find things. Best Viator tour ever - everyone should take it - come hungry and open minded - so much to learn and enjoy
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Posted On : 2024-05-04 08:27:08

Posted By : Linda_D
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!
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Posted On : 2023-11-08 17:25:01

Posted By : Deborah H
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 !
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Posted On : 2023-10-26 04:11:01

Posted By : L2688BOangelab
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!

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Posted On : 2023-10-13 23:22:26

Posted By : Curious43198055049
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.
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Posted On : 2023-09-13 15:58:34

Posted By : Susan L
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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Posted On : 2023-07-08 11:34:43

Posted By : lilianalD9693DU
Daria was our tour guide and she is very informative, friendly, and welcoming. The 3 hour tour was worth every dime. The food quality and history was on point. I went with my son who’s under 18, the tour provided substitute drinks.
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Posted On : 2023-06-10 04:11:46