Explore Venice Rialto Markets at Dawn: Private Walking Tour

Venice, Italy
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Duration2h 30m
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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

The Rialto Markets (Mercati di Rialto) are the perfect place to discover the real heart of the city when it's just beginning to stir and to experience the true Venetian way of living. They are located in the centre of the city, by the Rialto Bridge, and they are the oldest market in Venice.

As the saying goes, the early bird catches the worm, and on this tour, you will certainly explore the hotspots before the crowds awaken.

Not only will you see Venetian's famous canals, squares, and landmarks, but you will also see the millenary trade centre come alive at the stroke of sunrise where Venetians of all ages come to do their shopping.

Explore the Venice Rialto markets and venture through authentic Venice to get a feeling of the true Venetian lifestyle. Watch fishermen at work as they prepare and cut Venetian squid, and observe the slicing of artichoke before they are sold at food markets!

What's included

  • Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
  • A friendly, professional tour guide for your own private group
  • Food and drink
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation throughout tour

What to expect

  1. Ponte di Rialto
    30m
    Avoid the crowds of tourists and get a taste of local Venice with this early morning tour. Walk over the Rialto Bridge, one of the most popular highlights of the city and the oldest bridge over the Gran Canal.
  2. Rialto
    2h
    Explore the buzzing Rialto District, Venice's trading hub in the heart of the city and the oldest market area of the Venetian lagune. Learn about the island of Sant'Erasmo, known as the vegetable garden of Venice, where many of the Rialto market vegetables come from.

    You'll also walk around the famous Venetian fish market, held in a beautiful red brick loggia building with elegant arches, and take in the rich variety of sea produce ranging from fish to squid, molluscs and shellfish.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your guide will meet you at the entrance of the Hard Rock Cafe Rock Shop located at Salizzada Pio X, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy.

End point

The finish point will be close to the Rialto Bridge, and your tour guide will assist you in getting back to your hotel or your next stop in your journey.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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