Duration
2.5 - 3.5 hours
Venice · experience
Eat Like a Local: Venice food tasting tour
An eight-stop walking food tour through the Rialto Market, San Polo, Santa Croce and Cannaregio, with a sit-down meal, cicchetti and regional wines along the way.
2.5 - 3.5 hoursSmall group, max 15From €89
The experience
An eight-stop walking tour through where Venetians actually eat and drink, from Rialto Market to the Rialto Bridge.
Starting near the Rialto Bridge, the tour moves through the Rialto Market, San Polo, Santa Croce and Cannaregio, with eight stops of wine bars and locally frequented restaurants along the way.
Expect fresh seafood, cicchetti paired with regional wines, cured meats, cookies and gelato — a sit-down lunch or dinner plus multiple tasting stops, with the guide sharing the stories behind each dish.
Group
Small group, max 15
Languages
Guided in English and 5 other languages
Format
Guided walking food tour, eight stops
Meeting point
Campo San Giacomo di Rialto, by the church steps — the guide holds a “Food Tours” sign
Pickup and drop-off
Not included — meet directly near the Rialto Bridge.
Who this suits
A good choice when it matches the way you want to use the city.
- An insider’s route to Venice’s bacari and market stalls, not the tourist bars.
- Travellers who want a full meal plus tastings, not just samples.
- Either an afternoon or an evening slot, to suit the day’s plans.
Itinerary
The route at a glance.
The guide and exact sequence are confirmed on the day. Times below are a useful indication of how this visit is normally structured.
- 1At departure
Meet at Campo San Giacomo di Rialto
Meet the guide by the church steps, near the Rialto Bridge.
- 2Early stops
Market and wine-bar stops
Coffee and pastries, then wine bars pairing cicchetti with regional wines.
- 3Later stops
Seafood, cured meats and dessert
Fresh seafood, local cured meats, cookies and gelato across the remaining stops.
What the visit includes
The practical detail before you choose a date.
Highlights
- Eight stops across the Rialto Market, San Polo, Santa Croce and Cannaregio
- A sit-down lunch or dinner plus multiple tastings
- Fresh seafood, cicchetti and regional wines
- Finishes near the Rialto Bridge with gelato and cookies
Included
- ✓ 15 tastings with a sit-down lunch or dinner
- ✓ 7-8 stops at bars and locally frequented restaurants
- ✓ An expert local guide
- ✓ Gratuities
- ✓ Hotel pickup and drop-off
Not included
- • Food and drink beyond what is listed
Before you go
A few essentials for the day.
- Maximum 15 travellers per tour, occasionally more on high-demand dates.
- Wheelchair and stroller accessible.
- Dietary restrictions must be flagged at least 24 hours before departure.
- A €5 access fee may apply for day-trippers on certain dates.
- Cancellation terms are shown on Viator before you book.