The 5 Market Tours in Venice That Earn Their Price

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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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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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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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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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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