VENICE
The best of Venice, in order.
The 15 most popular markets in Venice. The ones worth your hours in a city you cross on foot and by water, with prices, run times and who to book each with.
Eat like a local in Venice with a small-group guide, a Rialto Market walk, and multiple cicchetti tastings over 2.5 hours.
Most Popular“Vanessa was a knowledgable and entertaining guide. We went on this tour on our first night in Venice and it was a fantastic introduction to local culture and cuisine. Highly recommend to all!”
Shop Rialto Market with a Venetian chef, then cook fresh pasta and tiramisù in a private courtyard. Spritz and Prosecco included.
“A very authentic Venetian experience, lots of fun and the food was beautiful! Would definitely recommend!”
Rialto Market food and wine tasting in Venice. A 4-hour small-group walk with lunch, cicchetti, and local stories near the Grand Canal.
“Denys from Venice is awesome! The tour includes a crazy amount of food and wine. It's all fantastic. We got to see parts of Venice we likely wouldn't have seen otherwise, and learned a great deal about Venetian food culture.”
A private 2-hour Rialto and San Polo walk with Rialto Market tasting, cicchetti and wine, plus grand canal views and key historic stops.
“Great tour. Small group as promised 10 in our group with a very friendly and charming tour guide. The whole thing didn't feel rushed and we enjoyed quieter parts of the city along with a Gondola crossing and interesting insights into Venician life. Finished off at a bar to enjoy a glass of wine and…”
Private Venice cooking with Massimo: Rialto Market stroll, handmade pasta and focaccia, plus a wine lunch or dinner in his home.
“Massimo was the funnest host ever!! We had such a great time exploring the market and learning his dishes. He was personable, funny and made sure we had a great experience. If you’re going to do a cooking class, Massimo is the ONLY way to go. We’ll be back!!!”
Private Venice cicchetti and Rialto fish market tour with tastings, prosecco, spritz, cheese, and a short gondola crossing. 2 hours.
“Our guide Francesca was absolutely fantastic! Good combo of different experiences, nicely done. Having a tiramisu w pistachio cream in was unusual but really tasty!!”
Rialto Market walk plus hands-on Venice cooking: make fresh pasta and tiramisu with wine, then eat the 3-course meal.
“Lorenzo met us at Rialto Market. As we walked through the market, Lorenzo shared great information about where the different types of fish, meats and produce came from. He asked our likes/dislikes as he shopped for the ingredients for the meal we were going to prepared. He adjusted the menu using the information he gathered…”
Semi-private Venice market and cicchetti tour with Rialto Fish Market sights, 3 snack stops with Prosecco, gelato, and a gondolino ride.
“Giulia was an amazing tour guide as we saw Venice and experienced the food and culture through her native eyes. The parts of Venice she was able to show us were the best because they were truly authentic, as she lives the culture every day. Seeing Venice through her eyes was a unique experience to…”
Rialto Market food tour pairs local bites, wine tastings, and Rialto sightseeing in a small group for about four hours.
“Denys was an excellent guide. The wine tasting selections were great. The variety of food tastings were interesting. I tried many new things. The lunch was excellent. Denys was a lot of fun he is very good at leading food tours. It was my favorite tour in Italy. 🥂”
Shop Rialto Market with a Venetian sailor, then cook fresh pasta and focaccia at an antique home with wine and stories.
“Mossimo gave us our most memorable experience in Venice. We toured the market, some streets, and he provided small stops and details left off of other tours we had done. He has a unique way of making you feel like he is your cousin who you haven’t seen since you were kids. He is a…”
A small-group Venetian market walk and hands-on pasta class where you cook, drink local wine, and finish with a 3-course meal.
“Lorenzo and Rosanna were amazing! Learned a lot, had fun, great experience! Answer all the groups questions too!”
A 3-hour Venice food walk from Rialto’s fish market to classic bacari cicchetti, wine, and a seasonal lunch, led by Anna.
“Anna une guide extraordinaire des commentaires justes et très approprié Ce tour le 1e à faire et à ne pas manquer Merci wncore”
Private Venice market walk and home-cooking with Laura, featuring hands-on risotto and tiramisù plus a shared three-course meal.
“This was the best experience of our vacation to Venice! After two days of getting saturated with tourist spots, we looked forward to seeing Venice through a local's perspective. Our host Laura was so warm and engaging. She gave us a view of life in Venice without the influence of tourist commercialization. We learned how…”
A 3-hour Venice food adventure in Rialto with cicchetti, Venetian pastas, Prosecco, and tiramisù, plus market guidance in English.
“Being introduced to food items that I would have not tried. Learning how the Venetians spend time eating and drinking. Nice way to see more and learn about Venice.”
Cook with a Venetian host after a Rialto market stop, learn spice-flavored pasta and wine, then eat a 3-course lunch.
“It was more than we could have expected. Massimo was wonderful. Not only was the food amazing but he was funny and informative and the best host you could ask for!”
The basilica, the islands, the canals and the table, and every way to see them.
