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 an authentic Venetian experience – a place where many restaurant owner and locals come to buy fresh produce.
Typically you can find fresh fruit and seasonal vegetables from asparagus and artichokes to apples, oranges. In the fish market, prawns, crab, oysters, squid, octopus, swordfish, clams and local fresh fish of all varieties.
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
The fruit & vegetable market is open from Monday to Saturday from 7:30am to 1pm.
The Rialto fish market is open from Tuesday to Saturday 7:30am-1pm.
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
See the former home of Marco Polo and discover the haunts of Casanova
Explore the bustling Rialto market and see locals shop for farm fresh produce
INCLUDES
Guide
Walking tour
Food and wine tastings
Information
WATER BUS STOP
Rialto Mercato – 1 min / Rialto – 6 mins
WALKING FROM
Rialto Bridge, 5 minutes / Ferrovia (train station), 17-18 minutes
*All times approximate
OPENING TIMES
Public space: always open
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