- Ponte di Rialto - You will admire the famous Rialto Bridge spanning over the Grand Canal.
- Mercati di Rialto - You will discover the different products (also local produce) sold at the Rialto market and used for the local cicchetti (tapas).
- Chiesa San Silvestro - Hear about the guild of wine merchants.
- Chiesa di San Giacomo di Rialto - The heart of trade, the banks, the maritime insurances, … were located right here.
- Complimentary glass of wine or water
- Selection of snacks provided
The journey commences at the St. James Church, a place revered as the city’s most ancient church based on folklore. From this point, you’ll be led to the Royal Market, a long-standing cornerstone of the city that not only serves the locals but is also a hot-spot for the indigenous taverns. A gastronomic treat awaits you there in the form of a Cicheto.
The tour continues through secretive lanes where you’ll find the city’s most skewed door and explore the architectural genesis of city.
Moving forward, you’ll pay a visit to the Church of St. Apollinaris situated near the spot which is known to have been a temporary shelter to Pope Alexander III, who reportedly spent a night there camouflaged as an ordinary vagabond.
Next stop on the journey is the Church of St. Silvester, which had been the headquarters of the Wine Sellers’ Guild in the past.
Towards the end, the tour reveals the significance of certain symbols and signage that indicated places where high-end commodities were dealt.
The tour concludes by offering a captivating view of the Rialto Bridge and the German’s Warehouse.
A note to mention is that this tour does not involve traversing any bridges and is therefore accessible for all.
- During the culinary break there is no seating available.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.