Rialto Fish Market (Mercato di Rialto) Tours and Activities

First time in Venice? Maximize your time in the city with a full-day itinerary that ticks off all the most memorable attractions. Stroll across the Rialto Bridge and browse the lively Rialto fish market, then hop aboard a traditional gondola for a romantic cruise along the Grand Canal. Next, access St. Mark’s Basilica and gaze down over the city from the cathedral’s rooftop terrace. Finally, enjoy skip-the-line entrance to the grandiose Doge’s Palace. This small-group tour is limited to 15 people ensuring a personalized experience.

There’s much more to Italian food than pizza and pasta, and this Venice tasting tour offers a delicious introduction to Venetian cuisine. Get an insider’s perspective on where to drink and dine in the city, and sample an array of local specialties including fresh seafood, homemade gelato, traditional Venetian cookies, and regional wines.

Skip the search for an authentic restaurant, and learn how to cook delicious Venetian cuisine with the guidance of a local chef. Shop for fresh fish, meat, and produce at the historic Rialto Market, then take the ingredients back to a professional kitchen to whip up a homemade lunch. Learn secrets of the Italian kitchen that you can take back home, complete with a certificate of class completion to impress your friends.

Enjoy a real taste of Venice on a tantalizing lunchtime tour of the Rialto Market and discover the city’s impressive culinary credentials. Follow your guide on a tour of Venice’s foodie hotspots, browse the fresh produce at the city’s famous markets, and tuck into traditional cicchetti (Venetian tapas) at a local inn. Finally, sample fine regional wines and prosecco at the city’s legendary Bacari bars, then leave armed with plenty of recommendations for where to shop and dine in the city.

Taste your way through the canal city on a street food tour of Venice. Walk through gorgeous squares, see impressive churches, and visit the bustling Rialto Market. See Campo Santa Margherita, the Grand Canal, Basilica dei Frari, San Polo, and much more. Savor Venetian specialties like cicchetti, buranelli, tramezzini, and tiramisu.

Discover Venice exactly the way you want to with this completely customized private tour. Your friendly local guide will create a 3-hour itinerary based on preferences you provide at booking. Whether you’re interested in architecture, local legends or Renaissance art, this tour is for you! Along the way, pop in at a local bar for a glass of regional wine and appetizers, and feel free to ask all the questions you like.

Explore Venice without the hassle of researching or planning on a food tour with multiple food and alcoholic beverage tastings, from fresh mozzarella to prosecco. Booking a private tour ensures the full attention of your guide, who provides little-known facts about Venice’s history and robust food scene as well as recommendations for the duration of your visit. A range of departure times is available for your convenience.

Experience an unforgettable 2-hour tour of  the Venice wonders!  Unique city  and completely  different  from any other cities in the world with its elegance, preciosity and its wide cultural heritage. Delving into the hidden secrets of this misterious city , an expert local guide will let you discover all the famous highlights of Venice and you wil be captured by its eternal beauty. Strolling by the narrow streets  you will reach Rialto enjoying his Famous Fish market and its Romantic Bridge, follow your guide towards Marco Polo’s house learning his fascinating history  passing by the most important  Venice Camps  . Complete your immersive tour with a suggestive 30 minutes Gondola ride tour through the Canal Grande and admire the beauties of the City from the Lagoon.

Experience quintessential Venice on this walking tour, including a memorable gondola ride. See iconic landmarks like the Rialto Bridge and the House of Marco Polo; get a taste of local life at the Rialto Fish Market and explore historic neighborhoods like Cannaregio. Then, admire the palatial architecture of St. Mark’s Square, enter the magnificent St. Mark’s Basilica and soak up the scenery on a romantic gondola cruise. This small-group tour is limited for a personalized experience.

Discover the secrets of homestyle Italian cooking during this half-day culinary experience in Venice. Meet at Rialto Market to shop like a local for fresh, seasonal ingredients with the help of a professional chef. Then, learn how to prepare authentic regional dishes with a cooking lesson inside a historic Venetian palazzo. Get tips on food and wine pairing from a sommelier, and savor your homemade feast along with excellent Italian wines.

Take an artistic approach to Venice with this private photography walking tour. Whether you’re a novice or expert photographer, you’ll find endless opportunities for the perfect shot as you explore Venice’s picturesque streets, squares and canals. A professional photographer guide will lead you on a 3-hour walking tour of magnificent landmarks and hidden backstreets, giving you tips on lighting and composition along the way. Bring your camera or smartphone and leave Venice with a collection of beautiful, print-worthy images to memorialize your holiday.

Explore Venice's lesser-known gems on this walking tour. Led by a guide, stroll through the stalls of fresh produce at the Rialto Market, stopping at an osteria for a glass of wine and a few cicchetti (Venetian snacks). The head to the historic San Polo and Cannareggio districts, and cross over the Grand Canal on a gondola ride.

Learn about Venetian culinary traditions on this food-focused walking tour dedicated to the Venetian aperitif and the cicchetti, or side plate. With a guide in the lead, you’ll stroll around the Rialto area, stopping in bars and pubs that you may not find on your own. Taste local wines and traditional Italian regional appetizers while listening to engaging commentary from your guide.

Taste your way through the Rialto market and historic neighborhoods on a small-group walking tour of Venice that combines street food with sightseeing. You’ll duck through narrow alleys and follow quiet canals to a series of tastings that include delicious ‘cicchetti,’ Venetian small plates served tapas-style, and check out top Venice attractions along the way.

Remember, we are famous for 2 things: we always speaks with a smile (we love our city, we love our job, we love our city, we love you) and we are never boring (no just date and data, but nice anecdotes and super interesting things). Anyway, you should experience our unique virtual tour by Tour Leader Venice. We will show you the best of Venice, and will bring you in special areas which are normally off the beaten path, and are not mentioned in the guide books. We will show you the city from a inhabitant point of view, by a local expert! You'll see Venice from the eyes of a local, and it will seems that your best friends will show you his hometown.

Don't just sit in a restaurant but be a true Venetian! Let's pick the best fresh fish at the Rialto market, cross the Canal Grande on a gondola and hurry up heading home. Be your own chef at my place in a state of the art kitchen overlooking the canal. Become a venetian! Fish tastes better when it is fresh, seasonal and local, especially if you personally buy it and cook it at home with the tips of a local guy!

Enjoy the personalized attention of a private guide as you discover Venetian history and highlights on this 2-hour walking tour. Wander through the charming backstreets and squares of the San Polo neighborhood, and step inside the spectacular Gothic Frari Church to admire masterpieces by Renaissance painters Titian and Bellini. Explore the city’s commercial heart with a visit to the open-air Rialto market, where Venetians have been buying fresh fish and fruit for centuries.

Experience the vibrant food culture of Italy during this 6-hour private tour in Venice. Start out by exploring the local markets in search of some of the best Venetian products. Then get hands-on experience with a private cooking class to create a delicious Italian meal. Enjoy the fruits of your labor as you eat your 3-course meal which is perfectly paired with red and white wines from the region.

Back in the 80s some film historians found out that Venice had already appeared in more than 380.000 films: feature films, short documentaries, cult and blockbuster movies. Thanks to its special and unique urban landscape, the city is often woven into the thread of the story, being too distinctive to fade into the background. Its canals, alleyways, and unusual architecture make Venice extremely cinematic. This is the reason why several films have cast the city as one of the main characters. Discover the main film locations of one of the world’s most photogenic cities through the eyes of great film directors for a glimpse of Venice's celluloid charisma. Enjoy the atmosphere of some the most iconic movies shot here ("The Tourist", Everyone says I love you", "The talented Mr. Ripley", "Spiderman: far from home", "Indiana Jones and the last Crusade", "Othello", "Casanova", "Moonraker", "The Young Pope", and many others) walk with us to discover the most magnificent movie set in the world.

See the sights of the surreal canal city in style with a luxury motorboat tour of the Grand Canal. Marvel at the unforgettable beauty of the famous canal as you ride past sights like the Doge's Palace and Rialto Bridge with a professional driver guiding the way. Arrive at the Basilica of San Giorgio Maggiore to climb up into the bell tower for exceptional views over the city. Small-group tour size limited to four people.

Discover the best of Venice in just two hours with a private guide who shares the highlights of the popular Italian city. Visit destinations such as Campo San Polo, the Grand Canal, and Rialto Bridge, and learn about the architecture and culture of Venice from your guide. End your tour at St.Mark’s Square where your guide provides you with a skip-the-line admission ticket for St. Mark's Basilica.

Explore the most romantic Italian city with a personal guide during this private 6-hour shore excursion in Venice.

Venice has an atmosphere and flavor unlike any Italian city, so explore its rich culture and culinary traditions on a walking tour that pairs sightseeing with great food and wine. See where locals go to shop for fresh fish and produce at the historic Rialto Market, and learn how to order the Venetian tapas know as “cicchetti” at a curated selection of wine bars. In between tasting stops, pass famous landmarks like Marco Polo’s house and the Grand Canal.

See the best of Venice in this 3-hour tour, combining a guided visit to the Doge's Palace with a walking tour of the Rialto neighborhood to find some of Venice's hidden treasures. See the extravagant and historic rooms of the Doge's Palace, including a walk across the Bridge of Sighs. Wander through one of Venice's most atmospheric neighborhoods, home to a busy market and one of the city's top sights.