Rialto Bridge (Ponte di Rialto) Tours and Tickets

Hone your photography skills as you explore romantic Venice and capture the magic of the floating city on camera. Embark on a private 3- or 6-hour tour tailor-made for you and stroll along the Grand Canal, admire landmarks like the Rialto Bridge and Saint Mark's Basilica, or get a feel for local life in Venice's vibrant neighborhoods. With the help of your guide, a professional photographer, learn how to get the best out of your camera, master basic photography techniques and receive expert tips on angles and lighting along the way.

Immerse yourself in the Italian caffè culture during this small-group culinary tour. Spend 3 hours strolling through the neighborhoods of Castello and Cannaregio, listening to your guide's thoughtful commentary on Venice's gastronomic traditions. Taste some of the bold coffee that Italians like to linger over and a few of the city's best 'pasticcerie', or desserts. This small-group tour is limited to 12 people or fewer to ensure an intimate atmosphere and personalized attention from your guide. All tastings are included.

History and architecture may not be your children's idea of fun, so keep them interested during your trip on a specifically designed family-friendly Venice walking tour. As you walk from St Mark's Square to Rialto with a guide, who is also a parent, this 2-hour interactive experience will inspire imaginations with kid-centric stories, mysteries and activities related to Venice's unique art and heritage.

Discover Venice with this tour by foot and gondola, and visit the Doge's Palace, too. With a guide, you'll bypass the main entrance line to tour the historic palace in St. Mark's Square. Learn about the doges of the Venetian republic, then explore the streets of modern-day Venice. Hear the history behind sights such as the Rialto Bridge before you take to the water, gliding through Venice on a traditional gondola boat. Numbers are limited to just 15 people for a small-group experience.

Learn about Venice's history and culture on this kid-friendly private tour. Over the course of 3 hours in the canal-filled city, avoid long lines and dry historical commentary. Walk over the Rialto Bridge, see the Marco Polo House, view art at Campo San Bartolomeo and stroll through bustling local marketplaces. This private tour is totally customizable and ensures personalized attention for your family.

Get acquainted with Venice's highlights on this small-group tour via water and land. Spend seven hours visiting the city's landmarks such as the Rialto Bridge and San Marco, then take a traghetto gondola ferry over to Murano for a visit to the glass factory. Lunch and round-trip ferry ticket included. This small-group tour is limited to 15 people or fewer.

Break away from the crowds to discover a hidden side of Venice on this walking tour that starts at the Rialto Bridge. It's easy to get lost in the city's maze-like backstreets, but a guide will show you the way to tucked-away treasures not on the usual tourist itinerary. See Marco Polo's house, visit a curious bookstore, and admire the Gothic architecture of a seldom-seen palace on this small-group afternoon tour.

The Way of  Marco Polo between Spices Textile and Olfactory Tea Experience.Pick up from Rialto San Giacometto Church

Have an evening of Venetian food, ghosts, and legends with this small-group walking tour. After visiting the Rialto Bridge area, you'll check out some Venetian bacari, the traditional wine taverns that are loved by the locals. Indulge in ombra and cicchetti (small glasses of wine and snacks), and then head to Castello and Cannaregio to uncover the ghosts that lurk around the neighborhoods' history-steeped corners. Numbers are limited to just 15 people for a small-group tour.

Step off the well-trodden path in Venice for a peek into the real life of the city. During this 1.5-hour walking tour, your in-the-know guide will show you some of the hidden corners of this famous city and teach you about what life is like for locals. Headsets included to hear your guide clearly.

Experience Venice in the most Venetian way possible: via a 35-minute shared gondola ride while being serenaded. Choose between an afternoon or evening ride and then hop on the six-person gondola by a gondolier who is clad in traditional garb. Then begin the ride, as part of a group of eight different gondolas, with a singer aboard one of the boats. In addition to the song being sun to you, enjoy the sites of Venice's main landmarks, including the grand Canal and Palazzo Barberino.

Explore the seductive side of Venice with a private tour of Casanova sites in this romantic city. Follow in the footsteps of one of the most famous personalities to ever live in Venice. Visit places in the city where real events in his life took place, including the Rialto Market. Learn about 18th century Venetian history from your knowledgeable guide as you go.

Enjoy an unforgettable evening in Venice with a combined aperitivo tour and ghost tour. Visit three different 'bacari' (Venetian wine bars) for a glass of wine and appetizer at each one, experiencing Venice like a local. Then hear some of the city's most alluring ghost stories, legends and mysteries as you walk through a darkened Venice. It's a 3.5-hour tour you won't soon forget.

Discover the charming history of Venice by land and by water on this combo walking tour and gondola ride. Explore the historic area between St. Mark's Square and the Rialto Bridge, following a knowledgeable guide through narrow side streets, hidden squares, and quiet canals where the medieval atmosphere is soaked into the stones. Then, climb aboard a classic Venetian gondola for a 30-minute ride along the most scenic part of the Grand Canal plus smaller, romantic waterways lined with palazzos and scenes of daily life on the enchanting island.

Discover Venice's hidden gems on a 2-hour cruise through the city's secret canals. Watch scenes of daily Venetian life as you glide through the lesser-known neighborhoods of Cannaregio, Dorsoduro and the Jewish Ghetto. A guide will share insight into the city's history, architecture and local legends. For a grand finale, head out into the wider waters of the Grand Canal and float beneath the iconic Rialto Bridge. Numbers are limited to nine people on this small-group tour for a more intimate experience.

St. Mark's Basilica, with its walls covered in golden mosaics, is one of Venice's most popular historical landmarks - and it often has the crowds to show for it. On this exclusive tour, you'll skip the lines for quicker access to the Byzantine splendors inside, and enjoy a scenic, guided stroll through St. Mark's Square. Upgrade to include a gondola ride along the Grand Canal.

Put a local twist on an evening out in Venice, and discover the city's famous bacari with a local guide. The traditional Venetian taverns offer wine by the glass, often with a selection of small, yet delicious, bar snacks known as cicchetti. Stroll from Rialto Bridge past the busting marketplace and visit three of the authentic Venice drinking holes, while learning about each one from your guide. One ombra (small glass of wine) and cicchetti is included in each bar.

First time in Venice? Maximise your time in the city with a full-day itinerary that ticks off all the most memorable attractions. Stroll across the Rialto Bridge and browse the lively Rialto fish market, then hop aboard a traditional gondola for a romantic cruise along the Grand Canal. Next, access St. Mark's Basilica and gaze down over the city from the cathedral's rooftop terrace. Finally, enjoy skip-the-line entrance to the grandiose Doge's Palace. This small-group tour is limited to 15 people ensuring a personalized experience.

Breeze past the crowds with your own private guide and enjoy a walking tour of Venice with just your friends or family. You'll have all of your questions answered while you stroll to St. Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco), Rialto Bridge (Ponte di Rialto), Doge's Palace (Palazzo Ducale), and more. Or customize your half-day tour with shopping and sightseeing.

Taste your way through the backstreet bars of Venice with this delicious food and wine tour. Follow your local guide to five different 'enotecas' (wine bars) to discover where local Venetians go to drink and mingle. At each stop, sample regional wines and Prosecco served alongside plates of the popular Venetian appetizers called 'cicchetti.' Group size is limited to 14 to ensure a personalized experience.