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Old Taverns and Rialto Market Food Adventure (come hungry!)

5.0 (34 reviews) 3 hours Free cancellation
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Old Taverns and Rialto Market Food Adventure (come hungry!)

About this activity

We offer a unique chance to discover some of the oldest eateries of Venice: old taverns, family-run enterprises and traditional hidden restaurants hung out by Venetians. You will explore the area of Rialto and its shady alleys with a local tour guide sharing insights on Venetian food and culture. We have selected 5 top-quality food spots for the most passionate and curious foodies.

All food and wines served on this tour are produced in Veneto region.

Have you ever thought of sipping some wine in a five-hundred-year-old tavern? Do you want to taste some local pasta with fish in a hundred-year-old restaurant? we will make it happen! This and much more will happen on a relaxing 3/3.5 small-group culinary adventure.

The tour starts with the typical Venetian working class' breakfast in the heart of Rialto market (closed on Mondays)and end with a fine regional desserts: the tiramisu! Along the way you will try 8+ local dishes!

Read more about food and wine in the "Additional information".

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At a glance

Duration
3 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 10 people
People per booking
1–10
Guide
English
Operated by
Streaty Food Tours

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Tasting of 2 Venetian pastas
  • Included: 6 traditional cicchetti (tapas)
  • Included: Streaty treat: old-school dish for real foodies
  • Included: Prosecco and Wine
  • Included: Tiramisù or other traditional dessert
  • Included: Walking Tour guided by Local Expert

Not included

  • Not included: Extra food or drinks
  • Not included: Bottled water: Bring your water bottle to refill at public fountains

Itinerary

  1. Mercati di Rialto

    one hour

    You will explore the food market and learn about local recipes

  2. Pescheria di Rialto

    one hour

    Have a toast and sample local food in the Rialto area

  3. Campo San Polo

    Passing by

    Pass by

  4. Campo San Toma

    Passing by

    Pass by

  5. Campo dei Frari

    30 min

    You will stop to try local specialities in a shop nearby

  6. Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari

    Passing by

    Pass by and admire

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Meet your Streaty guide at the entrance of San Giacomo church, next to the fountain. The guide will be carrying a red bag with Streaty logo printed on it.

End point

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
  • The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Seats are not guaranteed throughout the tour

  • Not recommended for travelers with limited walking and standing capacity

  • 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

  • Not suitable to Vegans, Vegetarians and people allergic to Gluten and Dairy products

  • Suitable for Pescatarians

  • MUST KNOW: several traditional Venetian tapas contain strong-flavored fish :)

Traveller ratings

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