Discover the ancient Rialto food market, learn about fascinating stories and legends of Venetian merchants, traders and explorers, commercial routes and spice street. The Rialto market is known for its genuine seasonal products that guarantee high quality and freshness. Enjoy a bacaro tour, recommended by our expert, to taste the Venetian traditional dishes and tastes: try some “cicchetti”, the best way to experience the local food! Bacaro is a typical tavern characterized by a simple, rustic setting where locals gather for affordable drinks and food. Don’t miss this change to live a truly Venetian experience!
Venice Food Tour: the Bacari Experience
Authentic Venice food tour through Rialto Market & traditional bacari. Taste cicchetti, local wines & discover Venetian culinary traditions.
Venice Food Tour: the Bacari Experience
Kid friendly tour
Tour Schedule
Frequency: Every day, except on Sunday
- Meet at Rialto Market area
- Explore Rialto Market and local food culture (30 minutes)
- First bacaro stop - cicchetti and wine tasting (25 minutes)
- Walk through hidden Venice streets (15 minutes)
- Second bacaro stop - traditional Venetian snacks (25 minutes)
- Third bacaro stop - local specialties and wine (25 minutes)
- End tour with local recommendations (10 minutes)
FAQs
1. What are cicchetti?
Cicchetti are traditional Venetian small dishes served in bacari (rustic taverns) – the best way to experience local food.
2. Are the food tastings included?
Yes, two tasting food stops are included. Extra food and drinks beyond these are not included.
3. Why is the tour not available on Sunday?
The Rialto market and many traditional bacari are closed on Sundays.
4. Will we visit the Rialto Market?
Yes, you’ll discover the ancient Rialto food market and learn about Venetian merchants and spice routes.
Highlights
- Discover the ancient Rialto food market
- Learn stories of Venetian merchants and spice routes
- Explore genuine seasonal products of high quality
- Visit traditional bacari (rustic taverns)
- Taste authentic cicchetti, the best local food experience
- Live a truly Venetian experience with locals
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What's included
- Private guide
- Meet & Greet your guide at your hotel in Venice (if centrally located)
- Two tasting food stops
Extras
- Extra food and drinks