Mercati di Rialto
Mercati di Rialto
4.5
7:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Monday
7:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Tuesday
7:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Wednesday
7:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Thursday
7:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Friday
7:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Saturday
7:30 AM - 3:00 PM
About
Located near the landmark and arched Rialto Bridge (which you’ll see pictured in countless photos of Venice), this busy daily market stands in the commercial center of the city alongside the city’s famed Grand Canal. Venetian locals and international tourists alike frequent this centuries-old market for fruit, fish, and vegetables.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Neighborhood: San Polo
The Rialto Bridge is the most famous sight along the Grand Canal in San Polo, smallest of Venice's six sestieri (districts) and by far the busiest neighborhood. Morning Venetians arrive to peruse the markets for fish, fruit and vegetables, while shops display goods from cheese to wine to desserts. San Silvestro and Rialto Market vaporetto (water taxi) stops add to the steady stream of foot traffic. San Polo is defined by churches including Basilica dei Frari, one of the most important churches sought by art lovers.
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John P
Melbourne, Australia1,164 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
I love markers, real markets where locals shop, where one buys fruit and vegetables in season and get the vibe of the place. Queuing often leads to chats with locals even if only by sign language where common language isn’t available. The Rialto market is a particular favourite with wonderful fish and seafood and vegetable stalls selling an immense range of fruit and vegetables. Vendors were without exception friendly and welcoming and helpful in selecting produce.
Written December 28, 2023
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Sunshine650550
143 contributions
Sep 2020
This is near the famous Rialto bridge, and is where Italians do some of their daily shopping. The fruits are fresh, sweet and flavorful beyond comparison.
The vegetables look very fresh also, although I didn't buy any.
Specialty cheese, meat, and other gourmet food shops are nearby, as well as small, but wonderful coffee shops and cafes.
Avoid it (and pretty much everywhere in Venice) on days cruise ships are in port.
The vegetables look very fresh also, although I didn't buy any.
Specialty cheese, meat, and other gourmet food shops are nearby, as well as small, but wonderful coffee shops and cafes.
Avoid it (and pretty much everywhere in Venice) on days cruise ships are in port.
Written February 11, 2021
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romanshorner
Munich, Germany1,220 contributions
Feb 2020
This is the food market of Venice. It shows, that Venice is still a living city and not a museum. You get there fish, fruits, vegetables and spices. Everything is fresh there. It is still a pure food market and almost no tourist stuff is sold there.
Written January 31, 2021
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA17,503 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
This is the city market that we managed to get to during our brief visit to this marvelous town. It was pleasant to walk around the display of fresh food for sale, as well as some cheeses, etc. I wondered how everyone got their purchases home?
Written June 13, 2024
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meltem e
Izmir, Türkiye686 contributions
Sep 2022
Always reminds me movie "Tourist" and Johhny Depp's escape. You can smell all types of Mediterranean herbs and spices. And early morning welcomes to fish market as well.
Bought some ready to use herb mixtures for pasta sauces, which were really delicious.
Bought some ready to use herb mixtures for pasta sauces, which were really delicious.
Written February 27, 2023
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MarchFrance
France117 contributions
There are comments here for both food markets and touristic market on the other side.
I visted the Market (vaporetto stop Rialto Mercato) at 7.15am (before breakfast) and it was an experience I'll remember. There are only the stall holders and the venetian chefs there that early. The fish is so fresh it doesn't smell fishy. The store holders are setting out their stalls and singing along with the music! If you're an early bird, this is a must. Later on there are so many people you can't see what's on the stalls.
I visted the Market (vaporetto stop Rialto Mercato) at 7.15am (before breakfast) and it was an experience I'll remember. There are only the stall holders and the venetian chefs there that early. The fish is so fresh it doesn't smell fishy. The store holders are setting out their stalls and singing along with the music! If you're an early bird, this is a must. Later on there are so many people you can't see what's on the stalls.
Written February 23, 2009
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capsfan2002
Indianapolis, IN154 contributions
I was there on a Sunday in Sept., 2006 and it was packed. Be prepared for that. Great views of the Grand Canal. Lots of souvenier buying stands/shops. The actual bridge is much bigger than I expected. I bought a couple oil paintings from the local stands there for affordable prices as souveniers. I'd say more of a tourist site than a true bargain hunting market.
Written October 10, 2006
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Tacitblue
San Mateo, CA26 contributions
The Pescaria (fish market) and Erbaria (produce market), which combined make up the Rialto Market, have been located here since the 11th century. This is an exciting venue with which to mix with the local Venetians, and maybe purchase some fresh fruit to eat on a hot day. The hustle and bustle of daily Venetian life here is much more exciting to view than the hustle and bustle of the tourists crowding the nearby Rialto Bridge shopping for souvenirs. We arrived there at around 10am on a Thursday, and it was not all that crowded and we had an easy time navigating the aisles.
Written July 7, 2007
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loddington
Kent, England3,146 contributions
If you go along to the Rialto market, you will be in the real heart of Venice and see some local life too.
Firstly, the views from either side of the Rialto Bridge are some of the finest in Venice, a must for photographs. Walk across the bridge and you will find a street lined with tourist stalls, but of more interest perhaps are the famous old fruit, vegetable and fish markets which have been here for centuries and are still busy with locals buying their produce. Go in the morning when the market is at its busiest. Its possible to walk to the edge of the Grand Canal-fine views are to be had across towards the Ca D'Oro.
The small square contains one of Venice's oldest churches, San Giacomo, dating from the 11th Century, with an enormous clock.
This is also a good area to have an expresso in one of the many coffee shops, and of course to buy some fruit for a picnic meal at local prices.
Firstly, the views from either side of the Rialto Bridge are some of the finest in Venice, a must for photographs. Walk across the bridge and you will find a street lined with tourist stalls, but of more interest perhaps are the famous old fruit, vegetable and fish markets which have been here for centuries and are still busy with locals buying their produce. Go in the morning when the market is at its busiest. Its possible to walk to the edge of the Grand Canal-fine views are to be had across towards the Ca D'Oro.
The small square contains one of Venice's oldest churches, San Giacomo, dating from the 11th Century, with an enormous clock.
This is also a good area to have an expresso in one of the many coffee shops, and of course to buy some fruit for a picnic meal at local prices.
Written November 16, 2008
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Pittsburgh, PA126,587 contributions
Oct 2017 • Couples
The Rialto market was not that impressive as markets go. Mostly fish and produce with cheap t-shirts and souvenirs. Spend your time in Venice and avoid this market.
Written November 16, 2017
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Todos los días al bajar el puente de Rialto.
Written September 17, 2019
It is a public holiday and most businesses are closed. I’m not sure what the schedule will be for the Rialto Market on that day. Do take the time to watch the gondolier races on that day.
Written March 20, 2019
Если честно, не обратила внимание. Мы снимали апартаменты и готовили дома. Но посмотрите свежий выпуск Орел и Решка Венеция. Там ведущий как раз что на рынке ел.
Written March 7, 2019
Credo che la mattina della domenica sia l'unica chiusura , peraltro consiglio invece la mattinata del sabato per lo speciale allestimento del mercato dei fiori .
Written January 13, 2019
William T
Albury, Australia
Will the Mercati di Rialto be open on New Years Day 2019?
Written December 31, 2018
Today 31 Dec. is closed
The market will close on Sunday n every holiday also the market close
But tomorrow it open try to b there early
I’m sure u will enjoy it :)
Written December 31, 2018
Il giorno 30 e 31 dicembre 2018 il mercato ettico di calle de le beccarie è aperto per il pesce
Written December 29, 2018
Struttura chiusa nei giorni festivi ed il lunedì ,fonte orario ufficiale diramato dal Comune per questo sito:
apertura solo di mattina: ma poichè aspettano i turisti molte botteghe del mercato sono aperte , non credo avvenga un regolare rifornimento del pescato. Credo troverai solo banchi aperti nel mercato della frutta .
Written December 30, 2018
Qualcuno sa dirmi se il mercato del pesce e' aperto sabato 8 dicembre che è festa?...
Written November 29, 2018
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