Venice Bites & Stories: A Tasty City Adventure with a Local

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Embark on an immersive journey through the historic heart of Venice, experiencing the authentic daily life of Venetians while uncovering the fascinating stories behind the Rialto district.

This guided walking tour will lead you from the charming and lively Campo San Polo to the bustling Rialto Bridge and Market, offering a deeper understanding of Venice’s history, culture, and gastronomy.

Your adventure begins in Campo San Polo, the second-largest square in Venice and a true meeting point for locals. Once a site for public events, fairs, and even bullfights, this campo has played a vital role in Venetian life for centuries.

Along the way, you will savor three delightful tastings, including two traditional sweet snacks and a Venetian aperitivo with Prosecco or a classic local spritz. We'll end the tour in the beating heart of Venice, the Rialto Market - As our tour comes to an end, you’ll leave with a deeper appreciation of Venetian culture, history, and gastronomy.

What's Included

English/Italian-Speaking Local Expert
1 pastry, 1 local dessert and a Venetian aperitivo
1 glass of Prosecco or 1 Spritz (served only to 18+ year olds)
Hidden gems and legends of the old RIalto
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We meet in front of the entrance to Palazzo Soranzo (in Campo San Polo).

End point

We'll end our tour in the nearabouts of Rialto Market/Rialto Bridge.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    While going through the alleys and campos which make Venice the wonder it is. We'll have the chance to do start our snacks in a local patisserie for a sweet snack.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    On our way to the famous Rialto Bridge, we'll have the chance to taste the local Venetian Sfogliatine in a bakery hidden in the Rialto area. Legends and shops will be the highlight of our tour, Venice is full of masks shop but also unknown boutiques making dresses from seaweeds and the true Venetian slippers, how can we miss them!?

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    As our last stop we'll visit the local market, once the hitspot in Venice, it is still one of the places in Venice where time seems to have stopped. From marketers to stands, you'll experience the city like true Venetians. To end our tour we'll enter in a local cicchetteria/bacaro bar to have a spritz or a prosecco glass with a savoury cicchetto.

    45 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by That's All Local

Tags

Cultural Tours
Walking Tours
Street Food Tours
Small Group
Food & Drink
New Product
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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