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Venice Bites & Stories: A Tasty City Adventure with a Local
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This guided walking tour will lead you from the charming and lively Campo San Polo to the bustling Rialto Bridge and Market, offering a deeper understanding of Venice’s history, culture, and gastronomy.
Your adventure begins in Campo San Polo, the second-largest square in Venice and a true meeting point for locals. Once a site for public events, fairs, and even bullfights, this campo has played a vital role in Venetian life for centuries.
Along the way, you will savor three delightful tastings, including two traditional sweet snacks and a Venetian aperitivo with Prosecco or a classic local spritz. We'll end the tour in the beating heart of Venice, the Rialto Market - As our tour comes to an end, you’ll leave with a deeper appreciation of Venetian culture, history, and gastronomy.
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What's Included
Included
- English/Italian-Speaking Local Expert
- Snacks
- Alcoholic beverages
- Hidden gems and legends of the old RIalto
Not Included
- Gratuities
Important 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
Itinerary
Duration: 30 minutes
Legends and shops will be the highlight of our tour, Venice is full of masks shop but also unknown boutiques making dresses from seaweeds and the true Venetian slippers, how can we miss them!?
Duration: 45 minutes
As our last stop we'll visit the local market, once the hitspot in Venice, it is still one of the places in Venice where time seems to have stopped. From marketers to stands, you'll experience the city like true Venetians.
To end our tour we'll enter in a local cicchetteria/bacaro bar to have a spritz or a prosecco glass with a savoury cicchetto.
Duration: 45 minutes
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Frequently Asked Questions
This tour has a specific cancellation policy. We recommend checking the terms at the time of booking to understand the refund conditions.
You will receive your confirmation via email immediately after booking. Viator sends your voucher as soon as payment is completed.
The expected duration is approximately 2 hours. We recommend arriving at least 10-15 minutes before the departure time.
The tour price includes:
- English/Italian-Speaking Local Expert
- 1 pastry, 1 local dessert and a Venetian aperitivo
- 1 glass of Prosecco or 1 Spritz (served only to 18+ year olds)
- Hidden gems and legends of the old RIalto
The starting point is: We meet in front of the entrance to Palazzo Soranzo (in Campo San Polo). . We recommend using Google Maps to easily reach the meeting location.
We recommend bringing comfortable shoes, water, sunscreen, and a camera. Check the tour's additional information for any specific requirements.