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Rialto Market : The Pescheria (fish market) in the morning
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Rialto Market

Historic market with lively stalls providing a glimpse into authentic Venetian life.

Featured in Free Admission

What makes it special

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 the catch of the day — everything the lagoon and the Adriatic have to offer. Right outside, scavenging seagulls swoop in for their share of the action.

Rialto Market : A pungent perfume: no wonder the Pescheria was historically moved further and further away from the Rialto Bridge

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Your experience here

  • A feast for the senses!
  • Soak in vibrant colors, breathe in intoxicating smells, and catch the lively banter of stallholders in Venetian dialect.

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Opening hours

The market is typically open from early morning until early afternoon, Tuesday to Saturday, with the Erberia also open on Mondays.

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.

What to see nearby

These top spots are just a short walk from Rialto Market:

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