Sestiere San Polo
Mercato di Rialto
Rialto Market
Historic market with lively stalls providing a glimpse into authentic Venetian life.
Rialto Mercato (1-min walk)
Highlights
Venice's main market
For centuries, this historic market has been a staple of Venetian life, delighting locals with its fresh produce and vibrant atmosphere.
Three separate markets
Beccaria is the meat market, followed by Erbaria, where colorful vegetables and Mediterranean spices are sold, and finally Pescaria, the iconic fish market.
Pescaria
Inside the early 1900s Neo-Gothic fish market hall, you'll find massive swordfish, squirming eels, soft-shelled crabs, and other fresh catches, just beyond the grasp of scavenging seagulls.
Why visit
A feast for the senses: delight in vibrant colors, immerse yourself in an array of intoxicating smells, and listen to the lively banter of stallholders speaking in Venetian dialect.
Good to Know
Opening hours
The market is typically open from early morning until early afternoon, Tuesday to Saturday, with the Erberia also open on Mondays.
Enhance Your Experience
Arrive early
The vibrant bustle is at its peak during the early hours.
You don't have to buy anything if you don't wish to.
Just enjoy the spectacle.
Take the Traghetto
Right across Canal Grande stands Ca' d'Oro, and you can reach it using this budget-friendly gondola service.
At just €2, it’s the cheapest gondola ride available.
Though short, it’s a scenic experience aboard a larger gondola rowed by two oarsmen.
Nearby
These top places are steps away from Rialto Market:
tops 5 mins
Ca' d'Oro
tops 5 mins
San Giacomo di Rialto
tops 5 mins
Ca' Pesaro
tops 5 mins
Rialto Bridge
tops 5 mins
Fondaco dei Tedeschi
5-10 min away
Palazzo Mocenigo
5-10 min away
San Salvador
