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The 15 Market Tours in Venice That Earn Their Price

27 tours  ·  from $54

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 market tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Venice Street Food Tour with Local Guide with Local Food Market Visit - Rialto Market and the limits of the market visit
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Venice Street Food Tour with Local Guide with Local Food Market Visit

1.Venice Street Food Tour with Local Guide with Local Food Market Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 822 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $53Our pick

Meet near Rialto Bridge for a 2.5-hour walk through Venice. You’ll visit Rialto Market, sample cicchetti, regional cheese, cakes, and buranelli biscuits, and hear local stories from guides such as Tone, Vanessa, Ana, and Denys. Food is included, but drinks cost extra.

“Vanessa was a knowledgable and entertaining guide. We went on this tour on our first night in Venice and it was a fantastic introduction to local culture and cuisine. Highly recommend to all!”

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Venice: Rialto Market Food and Wine Lunchtime Tour - Starting at San Giacomo di Rialto
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Venice: Rialto Market Food and Wine Lunchtime Tour

2.Rialto Market Food and Wine Lunchtime Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 383 reviews

Spend four hours walking Venice with an English-speaking guide such as Denis, Giulia, or Anna. Taste cicchetti, wine, pastries, coffee, tiramisu, and other Venetian specialties while visiting Rialto Market, Marco Polo’s former home, Casanova sites, and local osterias.

“It was so great! Our guide was amazing and so interactive always willing to answer questions and give more information on random things! Food and wine were delicious and the others in our group were very friendly making to whole experience a ton of fun!”

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Market Tour and Cooking Class with a Local Venetian Chef - Starting at Rialto Market with a local chef
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Market Tour and Cooking Class with a Local Venetian Chef

3.Market Tour and Cooking Class with a Local Venetian Chef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 313 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $127

Meet chef Filippo or Vanessa near Rialto Market, shop for seasonal ingredients, then prepare fresh pasta or gnocchi, a Venetian dish, and tiramisu. The small-group class includes Spritz, Prosecco, food, kitchen tools, and a courtyard meal. Vegetarian options are available.

“A very authentic Venetian experience, lots of fun and the food was beautiful! Would definitely recommend!”

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Rialto Market Food and Wine Lunchtime Tour of Venice - Cicchetti and wine in the Venetian style
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Rialto Market Food and Wine Lunchtime Tour of Venice

4.Rialto Market Food and Wine Lunchtime Tour of Venice

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 278 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $113

Start at 10:45 am near San Giacomo di Rialto for four hours of Venetian food, wine, and sightseeing. A local guide leads you through Rialto Market, cicchetti bars, and historic squares, with guides such as Denys, Julia, Denis, and Tone praised for their humor and personal tips.

“Julia was an excellent guide with very interesting insights. She was friendly and knowledgeable. It was great to learn about the history of Venetian dishes and the history of the Rialto area and the stories behind the food.”

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Private Secret Venice Tour; Rialto Market, San Polo & Food and Wine tasting - Rialto Market brings the old trading city into focus
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Private Secret Venice Tour; Rialto Market, San Polo & Food and Wine tasting

5.Private Secret Venice Tour; Rialto Market, San Polo & Food and Wine tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 220 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $257

Walk from Campo San Bartolomeo through Rialto Market, San Polo, Carampane, and the Grand Canal with a local guide. Learn about merchants, artisans, tax evaders, and old Venetian trades, then enjoy wine and cicchetti at a traditional osteria. The tour lasts about two hours and operates in English.

“Amazing way to see Venice. This was a very small tour of 7 people and the tour guide was so nice and very informative. We took the unbeaten hidden paths and saw some great ways to avoid the mega crowds of venice which was nice because the crowds can be hectic during high season. The weather affected the end of the tour but we finished at a nice wine bar to hide from the rain. I wish we would have stayed a little bit longer at the Rialto Market but you can request it once you get there. Our tour was fantastic and highly recommended.”

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Venice: Rialto Market Tour, Cooking Class, and Lunch - Making Pasta From Scratch
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Venice: Rialto Market Tour, Cooking Class, and Lunch

6.Rialto Market Tour, Cooking Class, and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 119 reviews · from $146

Meet Lorenzo or Rosanna near Al Mercà wine shop for a guided walk through Rialto Market, then head to a chef’s home for hands-on pasta, sauce, tiramisu, and a seasonal second course. Small groups of up to eight make this a friendly, practical introduction to Venetian cooking.

“Lorenzo and his cooking class were fabulous! He took us to the Rialto fish market and produce market. He educated us along the way about what was local and which wasn’t. We then had about a 20 min walk back to his place for class. His apartment was wonderfully laid out! There were four of us total in his group on our day. We made focaccia, asparagus with poached egg and prosciutto appetizer, a spinach ravioli, and homemade tiramisu. J would recommend for anyone who enjoys cooking - although my husband enjoyed even though he does not usually cook. We went over briefly in time but it was wonderful talking…”

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Rialto Market Tour & Private Cooking Class in the Heart of Venice - The meal is part of the lesson
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Rialto Market Tour & Private Cooking Class in the Heart of Venice

7.Rialto Market Tour & Private Cooking Class in the Heart of Venice

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 106 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $149

Spend about four hours with Massimo, a Venetian cook and Merchant Navy officer. Add a guided Rialto Market walk to shop for seafood, then make pasta, focaccia, and a regional meal in his historic San Marco home. Choose lunch or dinner, with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available.

“Massimo is the absolute best! He was attentive, kind, and had great conversation as we collaborated to make the most delicious meal we have had while on our honeymoon in Italy! He even gave us a special surprise because it was our honeymoon. We are thankful for this experience and look forward to the opportunity of welcoming Massimo into our own home in the future!”

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Private Venice Food Tour with Rialto Market Visit - Cicchetti at Alla Fonda: a quick lesson in Venetian snacking
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Private Venice Food Tour with Rialto Market Visit

8.Private Venice Food Tour with Rialto Market Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 103 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $361

Spend about two hours eating your way through Rialto with a private English-speaking guide. Try cicchetti, baccalà, fresh seafood, regional cheese, seasonal fruit, spritz, risotto, wine, and tiramisu, plus a short gondola ferry crossing. Evening tours skip the fish market.

“We really enjoyed meeting new people & getting the courage to try new foods drink new beverages learning new cultures great guide !”

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Rialto Market Tour with Hands on Cooking Class, Wine & Tiramisu - Preparing fish, vegetables, and Venetian dishes
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Rialto Market Tour with Hands on Cooking Class, Wine & Tiramisu

9.Rialto Market Tour with Hands on Cooking Class, Wine & Tiramisu

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 66 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $155

Meet your chef near Rialto Market at 9:30 a.m., shop for seasonal ingredients, then walk to a home kitchen in Cannaregio for hands-on pasta, fish or vegetable dishes, and tiramisu. Lorenzo, Rosanna, or another local host may lead the class. Expect a small group, wine, recipes, and several hours of walking and cooking.

“We had such a fantastic time with our family, new friends and our chef Lorenzo. The market became easier to shop and his patience, skills and affability made for a great time by all! My family of late teens and early twenties approached the experience with a little trepidation but were soon enjoying the company of wonderful new friends and the easy atmosphere of the cooking studio!”

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Semi-Private Venice Market and Cicchetti Food Experience - Cross the canal by gondolino
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Semi-Private Venice Market and Cicchetti Food Experience

10.Semi-Private Venice Market and Cicchetti Food Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $179

Meet your English-speaking guide at San Giacomo di Rialto for a 2.5-hour food walk through Venice. Visit the Rialto Fish Market, enjoy three cicchetti stops plus gelato and Prosecco, then cross the canal by gondolino. Groups are limited to six.

“Giulia was an amazing tour guide as we saw Venice and experienced the food and culture through her native eyes. The parts of Venice she was able to show us were the best because they were truly authentic, as she lives the culture every day. Seeing Venice through her eyes was a unique experience to capture the delicious foods, beauty of Venice and way of life in this beautiful city. Giulia was kind, friendly, and extremely knowledgeable in the rich history she shared as well as favorite culinary foods and stops along the tour that are true hidden treasures of Venice. If you are planning a trip to Venice, this…”

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Rialto Market Food Tour: Wine Tasting and Sightseeing in Venice - Wine, lunch, and what the $118.27 price covers
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Rialto Market Food Tour: Wine Tasting and Sightseeing in Venice

11.Rialto Market Food Tour: Wine Tasting and Sightseeing in Venice

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $118

Meet your English-speaking guide at San Giacomo di Rialto at 10:45 am for a small-group walk through Venice’s food culture. Expect several bacari, generous tastings, wine, lunch, and local stories. Guides may include Denys, Anna, Silvia, Monica, or Alice.

“This was a great tour and our local guide Alice was fabulous. We ate a LOT so you need to be hungry and of course delicious wine. Great to hear the history and local information about Venice.”

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Market Tour and Cooking Class with a Venetian Sailor - Cooking pasta, focaccia, and seafood at home
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Market Tour and Cooking Class with a Venetian Sailor

12.Market Tour and Cooking Class with a Venetian Sailor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $120

Meet Massimo at Rialto Market, where he helps you choose fresh seafood and local produce before leading a private cooking class in his Venetian home. Make pasta, focaccia, and regional dishes, then share the meal with wine from his father’s vineyard.

“We are a 30 year old couple and wanted to do something special in Venice. And that's what we did. We really enjoyed the course. Massimo is a very likeable person and at the end we not only had a great meal but also the recipes and tips on what we should see in Venice.”

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Private Market and Cooking Class with a Real Venetian - The instructors make the difference
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Private Market and Cooking Class with a Real Venetian

13.Private Market and Cooking Class with a Real Venetian

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $139

Meet Lorenzo or Rossana near Venice’s Rialto Market, choose fresh ingredients, and cook three Italian dishes in an airy loft. You’ll make pasta from scratch, learn Venetian food traditions, share wine and limoncello, and sit down to eat what you prepared. Groups are capped at 10.

“Lorenzo and Rosanna were amazing! Learned a lot, had fun, great experience! Answer all the groups questions too!”

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Venice: Local Fish Market With Cicchetti, Lunch, and Wine - What the Rialto market adds
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Venice: Local Fish Market With Cicchetti, Lunch, and Wine

14.Local Fish Market With Cicchetti, Lunch, and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 37 reviews · 3 hours · from $90

Meet guide Anna or another multilingual local near San Giacomo di Rialto for about 15 tastings, cicchetti, wine, and lunch. You’ll learn Venetian food customs, compare bacari, and get practical advice on ordering and spotting good restaurants.

“Excellent tour and guide! Lot’s of great insights about food and restaurant opportunities in Venice. Nice range of food and drink with nice options for our 14 year old son. Also, a nice pace to allow for good conversations. Had a great time and highly recommend the tour.”

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Private Venice Cooking Class and Market Tour with Fun Local Laura - Meeting Laura at Santa Margherita market
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Private Venice Cooking Class and Market Tour with Fun Local Laura

15.Private Venice Cooking Class and Market Tour with Fun Local Laura

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $159

Meet native Venetian host Laura at the Santa Margherita market, shop for seasonal ingredients, then walk to her home for a hands-on risotto or pasta class and tiramisu lesson. You will finish with a three-course meal, wine, coffee, and limoncello in a small private group.

“Chef Laura is the best. So friendly and knowledgeable. She taught us how to make a delicious tomato risotto and tiramisu. She took us to a local vegetable market that was on a boat. Highly recommend.”

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