Rialto Markets

Venice, Italy

A genuine Venetian market experience where you can buy freshly caught fish along with fruit and vegetables

Rialto Markets History

Close to the Rialto Bridge, the Rialto Markets have been in existence since 1097.

The markets are where many of Venice’s restaurant owners, along with locals, come to buy the freshest produce available whether that’s freshly caught seafood or fresh vegetables.

Typically you can find fresh fruit and seasonal vegetables from asparagus and artichokes to apples and oranges.

In the fish market, prawns, crab, oysters, squid, octopus, swordfish, clams and local fresh fish of all varieties.

Google Maps Location

Arrive early for the best choice. There are also a number of local cafes around here – ideal for a morning cappuccino or espresso plus of course cicchetti with a glass of wine

Visiting the Rialto Markets

Useful Information

Location/Waterbus

Vaporetto: Line 1, Line 2

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Waterbus stop: Rialto Mercato / Rialto (walk from here)

Opening Times

Fruit & Veg Market
Open from Monday to Saturday from 7:30am to 1pm.

Fish Market
Open from Tuesday to Saturday 7:30am-1pm.

Tip

Occasionally market times may change. Always check beforehand.

The Rialto Markets are a part of the ‘real Venice’, a glimpse into the heart of the city. Here you will see people of all ages shopping – the real Venetians: chefs, mothers, pensioners and more, all looking for the freshest and best ingredients for that day’s meals

Rialto Markets Tour & Tastings

Rialto Market Food and Wine Lunchtime Tour

Enjoy an intimate food and culture tour of Venice, and see the major sights of “La Serenissima,” as well as some hidden treasures along the way. Visit osterias, trattorias, pastry shops, and wine bars to sample the typical fare of the Veneto.

Experience the food, wine, and culture of Venice on a guided walking tour. Taste a variety of traditional Venetian specialties at popular local eateries. Meet the producers and innkeepers to hear the stories behind the food. Explore the bustling Rialto market and see locals shop for farm fresh produce.

Includes: Guide, Walking tour, Food and wine tastings

Rialto & Other Tours

Tickets & Tours

Tours & Tickets: For a variety of well reviewed tours see suggestions below

San Polo and Rialto: 2-Hour Private Walking Tour

Learn the history of Venice as told through the tales of its prominent merchants, courtesans, and painters in San Polo, the site of the city’s main market since 1097.

Venice: Eat Like a Local Food Tour with Wine & Spritz

Treat your tastebuds on a fun small-group tour of Venice’s hidden wine bars! Savor traditional cicchetti paired with Italian wines, and soak in local culture while exploring Venice’s heart.

Skyview Venice: Rooftops Views and Hidden Streets

Experience Venice from its rooftops and get a taste of local life on a guided rooftop tour. Discover private terraces and savor a traditional aperitivo with panoramic views over the Grand Canal