Your guide for this special 2-hour tour is an English-speaking local expert on Venetian life and Italian food and wine. Your small group (maximum of 6 participants) will likely include other curious travelers like yourself. Visit the colorful fruit and vegetable stands of the Rialto market and marvel at the stunning variety of fresh seasonal produce that is the secret of local cuisine. See the day's catch of fish and seafood from the lagoon and nearby Adriatic Sea. Continue your visit of the Rialto area with visits to specialized food purveyors of cheese, spices, and coffee. Stop at one of the many traditional wine bars to taste typical cicchetti (Venetian appetizers). Learn about wines from the Triveneto region as you enjoy a glass of sparkling Prosecco with your certified Italian sommelier. Get the inside scoop on where to eat in Venice and which traditional specialties are in season.