Venice Food Tour: Rialto Market, Cannaregio, Gondola, Food & Wine

With intimate groups of 12 people or fewer we don’t just want you to eat well for a day, we want to show you how to eat like a Venetian for your entire stay. 

Start by visiting the twin hearts of Venice’s food scene; the Rialto Fruit and Vegetable Market and the Rialto Fish Market. As you peruse the overflowing aisles, your guide will explain how ancient trade routes and a strong maritime history have shaped the diets of Venetians; and how they still get the freshest fish from the Mediterranean. 

All this talk of food will make you hungry so you will start with sandwiches and coffee at a local cafe, followed by an introduction to cicchetti, Venice's signature tapas style bites. The second stop of the morning is a family-run bar where you'll enjoy two local favourite bites paired with a drink.

Next, it's time to explore the famous Rialto fish market.  With a local on hand to give you insider information, learn about one of Venice's oldest industries and spot unusual species that you may not find at your local fishmongers.  From here, it's time for more food!  Pop into a bright, friendly small shop for a street-food style, take on Venetian seafood - made from products made from the market you have just visited.

In fact, we bet you will be shocked to learn just how much of Venetian food (and Italian food as a whole) has been influenced by the Jewish community. Our adventure continues as we embark on a short stroll across bridges and piazzas of Cannaregio.

Your tour culminates in a stop at our favourite Venetian restaurant; a friendly and atmospheric neighbourhood trattoria. Here you’ll be warmly greeted by the host and served a plate of the day’s pasta special, washed down of course, with another glass of wine.