Old Taverns and Rialto Market Food Adventure (come hungry!)
Overview
We offer a unique chance to discover some of the oldest eateries of Venice: old taverns, family-run enterprises and traditional hidden restaurants hung out by Venetians. You will explore the area of Rialto and its shady alleys with a local tour guide sharing insights on Venetian food and culture. We have selected 5 top-quality food spots for the most passionate and curious foodies.
All food and wines served on this tour are produced in Veneto region.
Have you ever thought of sipping some wine in a five-hundred-year-old tavern? Do you want to taste some local pasta with fish in a hundred-year-old restaurant? we will make it happen! This and much more will happen on a relaxing 3/3.5 small-group culinary adventure.
The tour starts with the typical Venetian working class' breakfast in the heart of Rialto market (closed on Mondays)and end with a fine regional desserts: the tiramisu! Along the way you will try 8+ local dishes!
Read more about food and wine in the "Additional information".
What's Included
- Tasting of 2 Venetian pastas
- 6 traditional cicchetti (tapas)
- Streaty treat: old-school dish for real foodies
- Prosecco and Wine
- Tiramisù or other traditional dessert
- Walking Tour guided by Local Expert
- Bottled water Bring your water bottle to refill at public fountains
- Extra food or drinks
Meeting Location
Campo San Giacomo
30125 Venezia VE, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
San Polo
30100 Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy
What To Expect
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Mercati di Rialto
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Pescheria di Rialto
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Campo dei Frari
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not suitable to Vegans, Vegetarians and people allergic to Gluten and Dairy products
- Suitable for Pescatarians
- MUST KNOW: several traditional Venetian tapas contain strong-flavored fish :)
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Seats are not guaranteed throughout the tour
- Not recommended for travelers with limited walking and standing capacity
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Old Taverns and Rialto Market Food Adventure (come hungry!)?
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Activity code: C-6760P4
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Tasting of 2 Venetian pastas.
- 6 traditional cicchetti (tapas).
- Streaty treat: old-school dish for real foodies.
- Prosecco and Wine.
- Tiramisù or other traditional dessert.
- Walking Tour guided by Local Expert.
- Bottled water. Bring your water bottle to refill at public fountains.
- Extra food or drinks.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Old Taverns and Rialto Market Food Adventure (come hungry!) is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not suitable to Vegans, Vegetarians and people allergic to Gluten and Dairy products
- Suitable for Pescatarians
- MUST KNOW: several traditional Venetian tapas contain strong-flavored fish :)
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Old Taverns and Rialto Market Food Adventure (come hungry!) will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Tasting of 2 Venetian pastas
- 6 traditional cicchetti (tapas)
- Streaty treat: old-school dish for real foodies
- Prosecco and Wine
- Tiramisù or other traditional dessert
- Walking Tour guided by Local Expert
- Bottled waterBring your water bottle to refill at public fountains
- Extra food or drinks
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not suitable to Vegans, Vegetarians and people allergic to Gluten and Dairy products
- Suitable for Pescatarians
- MUST KNOW: several traditional Venetian tapas contain strong-flavored fish :)
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Seats are not guaranteed throughout the tour
- Not recommended for travelers with limited walking and standing capacity
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
