Tastes & Traditions of Venice: Food Tour with Rialto Market Visit
Step away from the tourist trail to discover Venice’s culinary history throughout the centuries: from the days when the city was a major spice trade port up to the present. As you learn about the influence of Venice’s maritime history on regional cuisine, learn where the locals go to eat and taste some of the city’s standout dishes for yourself. Explore the Rialto Market and visit a few renowned cicchetti bars to enjoy Venetian-style "tapas" with wine.
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Venice Food Tour Including Rialto Market and Cicchetti
What's included in Tastes & Traditions of Venice: Food Tour with Rialto Market Visit
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
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.
Next, at another family-run bar, you'll try two of their specialty cicchetti featuring cod with a glass of prosecco.
Casa Del Parmigiano
This family-run delicatessen shop is a favorite of many locals. You'll try a selection of regional cheeses.
Inclusions
- Local English-speaking guide
- All food & beverage tastings
- Expertly guided walking tour
- Small group of maximum 10 pax
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
- This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty. Please be aware that this tour involves extended periods of standing, which may not be suitable for travelers with certain health conditions or mobility limitations.
- This tour is adaptable for: Vegetarians, Pescatarians, dairy free, Non-alcoholic options & Pregnant women, but please note that you may not have a replacement food option at every stop.
- Those with dietary restrictions need to contact us before joining the tour so we can arrange your food.
- Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate vegan options, and gluten-free options are not available due to the risk of cross-contamination.
- There is an option to replace any alcoholic drink with a non-alcoholic alternative upon request.
- This tour is in English.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a green Walks sign. This tour meets outside the entrance of the Church of San Giacometto at Campo San Giacomo di Rialto 255, 30125 Venezia VE, Italy.
End Points
- Near the Rialto Bridge.
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Ticket Redemption
• Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour start time for check-in. Out of courtesy to other guests, we’re unable to wait for latecomers. No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows. • Tours take place rain or shine, dress appropriately and bring an umbrella if it looks like rain. • Those with dietary restrictions or food allergies need to email our Guest Experience team at [email protected] after booking the tour so we can arrange your ingredients. • Guests with serious food allergies will need to sign an allergy waiver at the start of the tour. • Appropriate footwear recommended. Bring a water bottle. • Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
