Venice Bites & Stories: A Tasty City Adventure with a Local

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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
2 hours
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Number of Guests
2 - 12 guests
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Language
English, Italian
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Journey through Venice's historic heart with "Tales & Tastes". Experience local life, savor authentic flavors, and uncover the stories of Rialto district on this engaging guided tour.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Embark on an immersive journey through the historic heart of Venice, experiencing the authentic daily life of Venetians while uncovering the fascinating stories behind the Rialto district.


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.

What You Get

English/Italian-Speaking Local Expert
Snacks
1 pastry, 1 local dessert and a Venetian aperitivo
Alcoholic beverages
1 glass of Prosecco or 1 Spritz (served only to 18+ year olds)
Gratuities

Good To Know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

1

Campo San Silvestro

While going through the alleys and campos which make Venice the wonder it is. We'll have the chance to do start our snacks in a local patisserie for a sweet snack.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
2

Ponte di Rialto

On our way to the famous Rialto Bridge, we'll have the chance to taste the local Venetian Sfogliatine in a bakery hidden in the Rialto area. 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!?
45 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
3

Rialto Market

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.
45 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Palazzo Soranzo, San Polo, Venezia Città Metropolitana di Venezia Veneto, Italy, IT, 30124

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We meet in front of the entrance to Palazzo Soranzo (in Campo San Polo).
End Point

Rialto Market, Calle Prima de la Donzella, Venezia Città Metropolitana di Venezia Veneto, Italy, IT, 30125

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We'll end our tour in the nearabouts of Rialto Market/Rialto Bridge.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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Earliest available date: July 8, 2025
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