Overview

This gastronomic walking tour will wet your tastebuds and allow you to discover the delights of the original Venetian Aperitif.
A qualified guide will accompany you to authentic bars and tavens in the Rialto area, allowing you to taste Venetian delicacies and local wines.
The perfect way to way to enjoy the Venetian way of life, discover curious and hidden locations, whilst tasting fantastic food and drink.

What's Included

A glass of wine in 3 different locations and accompanying Venetian Cichetti (Tapas)

Guided tour of the Rialto area, including wine and food tasting in two different bars

Live tour commentary in English, French, German or Spanish

What's Not Included

Gratuities

Hotel pickup and drop off

Traveler Information

ADULT: Age: 18 - 99

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Public transportation options are available nearby

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Mercati di Rialto

This gastronomic walking tour will wet your tastebuds and allow you to discover the delights of the original Venetian Aperitif.
A qualified guide will accompany you to authentic bars and tavens in the Rialto area, allowing you to taste Venetian delicacies and local wines.
The perfect way to way to enjoy the Venetian way of life, discover curious and hidden locations, whilst tasting fantastic food and drink.

The tour starts with a short introduction surrounding the area of Rialto, and just why it is one of the most famous markets in Europe.
With curiousities and glimpses into the Venetian way of life over history, you will discover why the Venetians have continued with this gastronomic tradition until today. During the tour you will be taken to hidden bars, that are found off the beaten track.
Meander with the locals, embrace their culture, whilst enjoying local wines and discovering the endless selection of cicchetti on offer.
Sip on a cool glass of Prosecco, whilst tasting the local Baccalà, or simply taste a rich Merlot and seasonal vegetables cooked in the traditional Venetian way.
During the tour you will visit two popular bars and will taste a glass of wine and a choice of Cichetti in each one.
This tour will introduce you to the true Venetian Aperitif and will give you the confidence to go off and discover other taverns and chichetti for yourselves.
A great way to meet people and relax after a long day of sight-seeing.
This wine & food walking tour concludes at the last bacaro, in the Rialto area.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Ponte di Rialto

See the famous Rialto bridge with your guide

• Admission Ticket Free

Basilica di San Marco

If option selected skip the line with your guide and visit the Saint Mark's Basilica, once the private chapel of the Doge of Venice, and the only one of its kind in Italy, thanks to the sumptous golden mosaics and impressive marble inlay flooring.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Doge's Palace

If option selected skip the line with your guide and visit the Doge's Palace. Once inside it, you will visit the halls where the Duke (Doge) and his Council controlled the fate of the Serene Republic, whilst surrounded by hundreds of artistic masterpieces and discover the political history of Venice and its people. You will be able to admire the paintings realised by some of the most important artists of the Italian Renaissance, amongst them, the world's largest oil painting by Tintoretto.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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