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Private Venice Food Tour with Rialto Market Visit

4.8 · 135 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 96% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Venice Operated by Walks - Italy & Spain
Duration
2h
Group
Private tour, your party only
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 17:00, 18:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A private walk through the Rialto Market and the cicchetti bars of San Polo with several tastings and drinks, told through Venice's past as a spice port.

Expect long spells standing; vegetarian and dairy free versions need notice, vegan and gluten free are not offered, and evening slots skip the closed market. 4.85 from 135 reviews at €150 per person.

In our comparison: #11 of 17 in Food & Cicchetti Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €150 per adult.

Included and not included

  • 4 food tastings and 4 drinks
  • Local English-speaking guide
  • Rialto Bridge
  • Rialto neighborhood
  • San Polo neighborhood
  • 6 food stops
  • Expertly guided walking tour
  • Rialto Market (AM tours only)
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.

Reviews

4.8
135 ratings
Tripadvisor 96 · Viator 39

96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 130 of 135

Star breakdown of all 135 ratings

5 stars
126 · 93%
4 stars
4 · 3%
3 stars
2 · 1%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
3 · 2%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the local food, generous portions and friendly guides; some want more historical detail.

Praised

  • Friendly guides connect Venetian food with the city's history and culture
  • Varied local foods and drinks, including cicchetti and wine
  • Generous portions leave many reviewers feeling full
  • Local eateries reviewers would not have found alone
  • Useful recommendations for meals and places to revisit

Complaints

  • Some praise the historical detail, while others want more background on Venice

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (12 April 2019 to 30 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a green Walks sign. This tour meets outside the entrance of the Church of San Giacometto at Campo San Giacomo di Rialto 255, 30125 Venezia VE, Italy. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 17:00, 18:00, daily except Sun; scheduled through September 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
Near the Rialto Bridge.
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Walks - Italy & Spain; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty. Please be aware that this tour involves extended periods of standing, which may not be suitable for travelers with certain health conditions or mobility limitations.
  • This tour is adaptable for: Vegetarians, Pescatarians, dairy free, Non-alcoholic options & Pregnant women, but please note that you may not have a replacement food option at every stop.

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.

Good to know

  • Min. 2 to book not for solo travellers
  • Food included 4 food tastings and 4 drinks, 6 food stops
  • Non-refundable no free cancellation

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

  • 0+ days: No refund

Compared with other Food & Cicchetti Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #11 of 17€1502h4.85 (135)private
Eating Venice Small Group Food & Drinks Tour€1093h 30m4.97 (1255)shared
Venice Food Tour: Sunset Cicchetti & Wine Tasting€1093h4.96 (403)shared
Exclusive Prosecco Wine Tour - from Venice€1816h4.98 (216)shared

Ranked #11 of 17 in Food & Cicchetti Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €14 to €181, median €95; typical length 3h. 3 of 17 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 17 Food & Cicchetti Tours

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