NEW Venice Greatest Hits: Small Group Food Tour

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.

1. 1

   Stop 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. 2

   Stop 2

   15 min

   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. 3

   Stop 3

   15 min

   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. 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. 5

   Stop 5

   15 min

   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. 6

   Stop 6

   15 min

   Taste the risotto locals queue for, plus a glass of house wine, made fresh only once your group arrives.

7. 7

   Stop 7

   15 min

   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.

• 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.

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