NEW Venice Greatest Hits: Small Group Food Tour

5.0 (5 reviews) Venice, Italy
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Duration2h
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers

Overview

Experience Venice in two hours: this small-group walking tour covers the city's greatest hits, from its best bites to its most iconic sights.

You'll start outside the San Giacomo di Rialto church in San Polo with a group capped at ten, moving at an easy pace to a family-run bacaro for a tramezzino cut to order and a spritz. From there, the walk passes the historic Rialto Market's fish and vegetable stalls and crosses the Rialto Bridge for views over the Grand Canal, on to a stop known for its mozzarella in carrozza, then a table for risotto and house wine before a final gelato stop in a quiet campo.

Nothing here feels rushed; your guide keeps a pace that allows plenty of time for tastings and conversations. Perfect tour for anyone who has limited time in Venice or just wants to cover the highlights before the rest of the trip. Two hours, Venice's best bites and sights, all covered in one walk.

Options

Upgrade to a Private Food Tour

A private two-hour Venice food walk for your group alone: Venetian classics, local drinks, and a pace set around your group.
Duration: 2 hours

Small-group Food Tour (10 pax)

Venice's greatest hits, done properly: six stops, four tastings, two drinks, none of it rushed, all in two hours.
Duration: 2 hours

What's included

  • Local English-speaking guide
  • One stop built around a classic Venetian fried snack
  • Two-hour small-group walking tour through Rialto, covering Venice's greatest hits
  • 6 stops featuring various Venetian classics and 2 drink tastings, including local wine
  • 'Food & the City' Insider Tips
  • Fresh-made risotto, one of Venice's most iconic dishes, paired with house wine
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Extra drinks

What to expect

  1. Pass by
    Meet your guide outside San Giacomo di Rialto, one of Venice's oldest churches and a fitting starting point for a tour built around the market next door. Take a look at its clock tower before the journey begins.
  2. 15m
    Your first stop will be a family-run bacaro for a tramezzino cut to order and a spritz poured your way, a routine locals here have followed for generations.
  3. 15m
    Browse the stalls of a market that has kept Venetian kitchens stocked for generations, fish laid out on ice, vegetables piled high, vendors calling out the day's prices.

    Note: Rialto Market closes at 1pm. However, evening tours still walk through the market and see where the stalls set up each morning.
  4. Ponte di Rialto
    Pass by
    Cross the Rialto Bridge and pause for one of the best views: the Grand Canal stretching out below, gondolas cutting through the water, palazzos lining both banks.
  5. 15m
    Watch a Venetian classic, fried mozzarella, right out of the fryer in an historical eatery. Experience the delicious goodness with record-breaking cheese-pulls!
  6. 15m
    Taste the risotto locals queue for, plus a glass of house wine, made fresh only once your group arrives.
  7. 15m
    The walk ends with gelato in a quiet campo a short distance from Rialto, away from the busier streets. It's the final stop before your guide says goodbye.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your guide will be waiting for you in front of the San Giacomo di Rialto church, and wearing our purple Eating Europe bag!

End point

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Most travelers can participate.
  • This activity requires a minimum of 2 guests. Should this not be met, we will contact you directly to help you get rescheduled or reimbursed.
  • Children under 4 years old do not need a ticket and can join the tour for free. However, food is not included. Paid tickets with food included are available for ages 4 and up.
  • Please note that the tastings mentioned are a selection of the delicious foods we often feature. Both offerings and tour stops may vary by day or season, but you're sure to enjoy a delightful array of local flavors!
  • Have dietary requirements? Simply email us or add a note at booking, and we’ll do our best to accommodate dietary needs where we can. Not suitable for vegetarian or vegan diets. For guest safety, this experience isn’t suitable for those with severe or life-threatening food allergies to ingredients found on the tour, and the company cannot take responsibility for any food allergies or intolerances.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers.

Cancellation policy

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

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