Private Secret Venice Tour; Rialto Market, San Polo & Food and Wine tasting

Highlights

Itinerary

1. 1

   Rialto Bridge

   Learn all secrets of the Rialto Bridge, including those of the nearby buildings and listen to the fascinating history of mercantile Venice, when this area was one of the biggest Market places of the western world.

   15 minutes•Admission free•See on map

2. 2

   Rialto Fish Market

   Visit the picturesque Rialto Fish and Vegetable Market and learn how since the ninth Century this area was the financial and commercial centre of Venice. Enjoy also the visit to a typical osteria where you will taste some venitian cicchetti (Tapas) and wine.

   50 minutes•Admission free•See on map

3. 3

   Grand Canal

   Enjoy views of the Grand Canal from various locations during the tour. Admire and learn about the Rialto Bridge and the fascinating history of the Mercantile Venice during the Medieval and Renaissance times.

   15 minutes•Admission free•See on map

4. 4

   San Polo

   Walk through one of the oldest part of Venice, having been settled since 9th Century.This district has been the site of Venice's main market since XI century. During the tour you will discover all secret corners of this enchanting area of Venice and revive the times when Venice was one of the most important commercial cities of the western world.

   30 minutes•Admission free•See on map

5. 5

   Learn about this historic building facing the Grand Canal, once the headquarters and living quarters of the German merchants.

   10 minutes•Admission free

Meeting point

Campo San Bartolomio near the statue in the middle of the square. The guide or our tour coordinator will be holding a sign with the name of the tour and the company name AVVENTURE BELLISSIME written on it

The map shows Venice. The exact meeting point is the address above.Open larger map

Pickup

• Everyone meets at the start point

Know before you go

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately
• Please wear comfortable footwear as this tour involves walking.
• During high water, the tour will take place, but it might happen we have to partly adapt the tour to the weather conditions.
• On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking
• • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • A dress code is required to enter museums and places of worship, knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. This dress code is strictly enforced and you will be refused entry if you fail to comply with requirements • Please note: Avventure Bellissime opening hours are Mon to Sat 8.30am - 5.30pm April to mid October. Other months: 9am - 5pm Mon to Fri, 9am - 3pm Sat, public holidays closed. When the office is closed and in case of emergencies, you can contact the following number: +39 340 0502444 (from 7am until 9am and from 5:30pm until 8pm) • Tour operates in all weather conditions, please dress accordingly

Cancellation and refunds

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

• Cancelled and fully refunded if too few travellers book