Mercati di Rialto
Mercati di Rialto
4.5
07:30 - 15:00
Monday
07:30 - 15:00
Tuesday
07:30 - 15:00
Wednesday
07:30 - 15:00
Thursday
07:30 - 15:00
Friday
07:30 - 15:00
Saturday
07:30 - 15:00
Sunday
Closed
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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Neighbourhood: 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 neighbourhood. 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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- Sergio T1 contributionBeautiful holidayBeautiful and unique Venice. Palazzo Ducale, Campanile, Rialto Bridge, Grand Canal.... wonders to see. It's a shame that the little time available didn't allow us to visit the islands of Murano and Burano. I'll do it next timeVisited March 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 12 March 2024
- Thomas VOakland, California19,161 contributionsCity Food MarketThis 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?Visited May 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 13 June 2024
- hirundo-rustegoEurope32,541 contributionsDo’ 🐟 SARDE 🐟 for the ..... SAOR !!We had wanted to prepare the famous “SAOR” (flavor in Veneto dialect) and what better occasion was to go to this renowned Point of Sale since we were in the Lagoon?? Soon said and ..... soon done : we entered decidedly into this commercial area of historic dating and between the “ciacolare “ 🗣️ aloud of both Sellers and Buyers we jostled for the stalls in search of SARDINE 🐟 ! We found few .... but we found them: they were in a box on the bench of the elderly Fishmonger who guarded them “lovingly” as if they were ..... children! We bought it for about two kilos .... because the amount to cook had to be so much to make it taste then to the whole “couple” .... Unique and captivating experience!!Visited June 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 30 August 2024
- AeloaLincoln, Nebraska279 contributionsGrab a coffee and watch the show!A beautiful covered market for fish, vegetables and spices close to the Rialto Bridge. An early morning trip is the best - it’s not crowded and it’s fun to watch the vendors set up. The fish and vegetables are the real deal - we saw locals making their selections- but the spice stalls are typically for tourists. Glad we went!Visited September 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 9 September 2024
- Lucian MConstanta, Romania2,644 contributionsA vivid place with a long historyI like markets. I like the mix of colors, sounds, smells, feelings that I can find in such a place. Wherever I go, if I have time and if it's easy to reach, I pass through the market at least once. In the daily trips made by vaporetto along the Grand Canal I noticed the market in the area of the Rialto Bridge. On one of the days, arriving earlier in the area, I stopped at the Rialto Bridge, crossed it and headed to the Mercati di Rialto located in the San Polo district. My expectations were not disappointed: many stalls with fresh products, especially fruits and vegetables, but also spices, pasta, pastries, small cheese shops, or meat dishes. I really liked Pescheria, that is the fish market. It is arranged in a large hall so that the goods are protected from seagulls who are a real nuisance in Venice. The market has an old history. It is said that from the sixteenth century until now, only the awnings in the market have changed and electronic cash registers have appeared.Visited June 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 21 October 2024
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Raffiella11
Leicestershire, UK4,767 contributions
Feb 2020
For sheer life and colour the Rialto market has it all, and no market in the world has a better setting. Here, in the shadow of the Rialto Bridge, an early morning ritual has been happening for close on a thousand years.
Dawn sees the arrival of the barges as they offloadby 6am the market is in full throttle, from no one begins hours of complete bedlam of shouting, joking and hard work preparing the fish and selling. It all looks chaotic to me but there is method in the madness . Make sure you get here early to experience it all.
If you are staying in an appartment and want to buy fish, vegetables or fruit this is the best market in the city.
You see older venetian's who seem to use market as a time to catch up with old friends from neighbouring districts, you can hear local's haggle with stall owners for the best prices.
This is the most vibrant and colourful area of the city
Dawn sees the arrival of the barges as they offloadby 6am the market is in full throttle, from no one begins hours of complete bedlam of shouting, joking and hard work preparing the fish and selling. It all looks chaotic to me but there is method in the madness . Make sure you get here early to experience it all.
If you are staying in an appartment and want to buy fish, vegetables or fruit this is the best market in the city.
You see older venetian's who seem to use market as a time to catch up with old friends from neighbouring districts, you can hear local's haggle with stall owners for the best prices.
This is the most vibrant and colourful area of the city
Written 21 August 2020
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Alvaro_Seco
Punta Arenas, Chile166 contributions
Jan 2024 • Solo
I went very early in the morning, around 07:30, when they were still setting up.
Very good time since I was almost alone with the entire market to myself, unlike later when it is full of other tourists.
The quality is very good, but the prices are not cheap.
Very good time since I was almost alone with the entire market to myself, unlike later when it is full of other tourists.
The quality is very good, but the prices are not cheap.

Written 28 January 2024
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El Turista John
New York City, NY5,370 contributions
Sept 2022 • Friends
I love to visit a good local market in every city I travel to, if only to see the mounds of fresh vegetables, fruits, meats, cheeses, spices and fish. Places like these are so photogenic and the location of this one near the famous Rialto bridge makes for easy access for anyone visiting Venice. It’s open 6 days a week and the freshness of the produce makes it easy to understand why the locals and restaurants shop here. Definitely worth at least an hour of your time to enjoy and understand a little of the local food scene.
Written 4 October 2022
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John P
Melbourne, Australia1,159 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 28 December 2023
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runhunt
Trowbridge, UK129 contributions
Feb 2020
I like a market, especially a fish market. had a nice stroll through here and looked at all the fresh produce. the fish extremely fresh with the shellfish still moving!
plenty of spices for pasta which may well have been aimed at the tourists passing through. quite smelly, but hey its a fish market predominantly!
a few fruit and veg stalls and again the produce looked really vibrant. lots of buzz here and busy comings and goings of locals and restarauteurs picking the fish for the dish of the day no doubt.
plenty of spices for pasta which may well have been aimed at the tourists passing through. quite smelly, but hey its a fish market predominantly!
a few fruit and veg stalls and again the produce looked really vibrant. lots of buzz here and busy comings and goings of locals and restarauteurs picking the fish for the dish of the day no doubt.
Written 15 February 2020
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Sunshine650550
143 contributions
Sept 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 11 February 2021
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romanshorner
Munich, Germany1,324 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 31 January 2021
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meltem e
Izmir, Türkiye678 contributions
Sept 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 27 February 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 23 February 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 10 October 2006
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Todos los días al bajar el puente de Rialto.
Written 17 September 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 20 March 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 7 March 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 13 January 2019
William T
Albury, Australia
Will the Mercati di Rialto be open on New Years Day 2019?
Written 31 December 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 31 December 2018
Il giorno 30 e 31 dicembre 2018 il mercato ettico di calle de le beccarie è aperto per il pesce
Written 29 December 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 30 December 2018
Qualcuno sa dirmi se il mercato del pesce e' aperto sabato 8 dicembre che è festa?...
Written 29 November 2018
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