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

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Overview

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's Included

  • 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)
  • English/Italian-Speaking Local Expert
  • Gratuities
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San Polo
2170, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy

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Calle Prima de la Donzella
306, 30125 Venezia VE, Italy

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

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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.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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!?
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
  • Operated by a business

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Venice Bites & Stories: A Tasty City Adventure with a Local?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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 (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • Snacks1 pastry, 1 local dessert and a Venetian aperitivo
  • Alcoholic beverages1 glass of Prosecco or 1 Spritz (served only to 18+ year olds)
  • English/Italian-Speaking Local Expert
  • Hidden gems and legends of the old RIalto
  • Gratuities

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