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

Discover the side of Venice that many visitors don’t see on a leisurely paced, 2 hours walking tour, packed with historical anecdotes, quirky stories and little-known facts. With a local guide, knowledgeable about Venice’s past, you'll explore the Rialto Market and San Polo neighborhoods and you'll enjoy a true taste of Italy with some Cicchetti (Venetian tapas) and a glass of wine at a local osteria.

1. 1

   Ponte di Rialto

   15 min

   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.

2. 2

   Mercati di Rialto

   50 min

   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.

3. 3

   Canal Grande

   15 min

   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.

4. 4

   San Polo

   30 min

   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.

5. 5

   T Fondaco Dei Tedeschi by DFS

   10 min

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

• 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

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