Scenic route
Grand Canal
Venice, Italy
Venice's main waterway, lined with palaces, best seen from a public water bus.
Market · Italy · Veneto
Rialto Market
Venice's morning fish and produce market beside the Rialto Bridge.
Free to enter about 60 min
For storytellers
Why Rialto Market matters
Come early to see Venetians shopping for lagoon fish, seafood and vegetables near the Rialto Bridge. Trading has gone on around this spot for centuries. Afterwards, grab cicchetti and a small glass of wine in a bacaro nearby.
Talking points
- The fish section is lively in the morning.
- Produce comes from lagoon islands.
- Bacari nearby serve cicchetti snacks.
- The market is closed on Sundays and the fish part on Mondays.
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