Venice Private Walking Tour: Rialto Market, San Polo & Food and Wine Tasting
by Avventure Bellissime
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€442Overview
This two-hour private walking tour in Venice covers the Rialto Market, San Polo district, and includes food and wine tasting. The tour begins at the Rialto Bridge, where the guide explains the history of the bridge and nearby buildings, focusing on Venice’s role as a major commercial center during medieval and Renaissance times. The group then visits the Rialto Fish and Vegetable Market, active since the ninth century and once Venice’s financial hub. After exploring the market, the tour continues with a walk through San Polo, one of Venice’s oldest districts, settled since the ninth century and home to the city’s main market since the eleventh century. Along the way, participants see several viewpoints of the Grand Canal and learn more about the historic Rialto Bridge. The tour also stops at the T Fondaco Dei Tedeschi building by the Grand Canal, which was formerly the residence and headquarters of German merchants. Included in the tour is a light tasting of cicchetti, Venetian small plates, paired with a glass of local wine at a traditional osteria. A professional guide leads the entire tour. Gratuities and hotel transfers are not included. The tour operates in most weather conditions but may be adjusted during high water events. Comfortable footwear is recommended due to walking involved.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Ponte di Rialto
Learn about the secrets of the Rialto Bridge and adjacent buildings. The guide shares the history of Venice as a major mercantile center when this area was one of the largest marketplaces in the western world.
15 min
Mercati di Rialto
Visit the Rialto Fish and Vegetable Market, known for its picturesque setting. Discover how this area has been Venice’s financial and commercial hub since the ninth century. The stop includes a visit to a typical osteria where guests sample Venetian cicchetti and wine.
50 min
Canal Grande
Pause at several locations to view the Grand Canal. Learn about the Rialto Bridge and Venice’s trading history during the medieval and Renaissance periods.
15 min
San Polo
Walk through San Polo, one of Venice’s oldest districts, settled since the ninth century. This area has hosted Venice’s main market since the eleventh century. The guide reveals lesser-known corners and discusses Venice’s importance as a commercial city.
30 min
T Fondaco Dei Tedeschi by DFS
See the historic building facing the Grand Canal that once served as the headquarters and residence for German merchants.
10 min
Meeting point
Campo San Bartolomio near the statue in the middle of the square. The guide or our tour coordinator will be holding a sign with the name of the tour and the company name AVVENTURE BELLISSIME written on it
End point
Campo San Bartolomio near the statue in the middle of the square. The guide or our tour coordinator will be holding a sign with the name of the tour and the company name AVVENTURE BELLISSIME written on it
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Venice Private Walking Tour: Rialto Market, San Polo & Food and Wine Tasting
by Avventure Bellissime
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€442Overview
This two-hour private walking tour in Venice covers the Rialto Market, San Polo district, and includes food and wine tasting. The tour begins at the Rialto Bridge, where the guide explains the history of the bridge and nearby buildings, focusing on Venice’s role as a major commercial center during medieval and Renaissance times. The group then visits the Rialto Fish and Vegetable Market, active since the ninth century and once Venice’s financial hub. After exploring the market, the tour continues with a walk through San Polo, one of Venice’s oldest districts, settled since the ninth century and home to the city’s main market since the eleventh century. Along the way, participants see several viewpoints of the Grand Canal and learn more about the historic Rialto Bridge. The tour also stops at the T Fondaco Dei Tedeschi building by the Grand Canal, which was formerly the residence and headquarters of German merchants. Included in the tour is a light tasting of cicchetti, Venetian small plates, paired with a glass of local wine at a traditional osteria. A professional guide leads the entire tour. Gratuities and hotel transfers are not included. The tour operates in most weather conditions but may be adjusted during high water events. Comfortable footwear is recommended due to walking involved.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Ponte di Rialto
Learn about the secrets of the Rialto Bridge and adjacent buildings. The guide shares the history of Venice as a major mercantile center when this area was one of the largest marketplaces in the western world.
15 min
Mercati di Rialto
Visit the Rialto Fish and Vegetable Market, known for its picturesque setting. Discover how this area has been Venice’s financial and commercial hub since the ninth century. The stop includes a visit to a typical osteria where guests sample Venetian cicchetti and wine.
50 min
Canal Grande
Pause at several locations to view the Grand Canal. Learn about the Rialto Bridge and Venice’s trading history during the medieval and Renaissance periods.
15 min
San Polo
Walk through San Polo, one of Venice’s oldest districts, settled since the ninth century. This area has hosted Venice’s main market since the eleventh century. The guide reveals lesser-known corners and discusses Venice’s importance as a commercial city.
30 min
T Fondaco Dei Tedeschi by DFS
See the historic building facing the Grand Canal that once served as the headquarters and residence for German merchants.
10 min
Meeting point
Campo San Bartolomio near the statue in the middle of the square. The guide or our tour coordinator will be holding a sign with the name of the tour and the company name AVVENTURE BELLISSIME written on it
End point
Campo San Bartolomio near the statue in the middle of the square. The guide or our tour coordinator will be holding a sign with the name of the tour and the company name AVVENTURE BELLISSIME written on it
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.