One of our most popular offerings, and a must for foodies of all sorts. An up-close, behind the scenes introduction to not only what, but who makes up consumable Venice, guaranteed to afford you one of the most authentic, informative, and sensual (literally) Venetian experiences of your visit.
Too many landlubbers miss some of the best meals available in the city because “they don’t care for fish.” Often this is because they’ve never tasted fish that, as we say, “was swimming with his brothers just a few hours ago.” “It’s alive!” shrieks a visitor, recoiling from the claws of an indigo-blue astice. Says Loris (bettern known as Lolo): “If it’s not alive…it’s no good!”
Let Lolo give you the insider’s perspective on one of the most famous fish markets in the world. He’ll introduce you to its proud members, just arrived from the lagoon inlets and the high Adriatic, and beyond. They come in every form and fashion, depending on the season: shrimp to scampi (do you know the difference?), scallops to razor clams, eels to rays, tuna to swordfish. You’ll hear about Venetian fishing and cooking traditions and how they’ve evolved, even get tips on how to choose and prepare some simple dis hes yourself.
After leaving the market we’ll take the traghetto across the Grande Canal and head for the elegant Fontego dei Pescatore, where you’ll witness chef Massimo’s expert preparation of a few of the fish you’ve just met. We’ll follow that with a brief sampling of three different types of olive oil selected to accompany various dishes served at the restaurant. We’ll also taste a flight of wines from the Tre Venezie (Veneto, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Trentino Alto Adige), paired to accompany the sumptuous lunch (or dinner, if you prefer) that will combine all the elements of the morning. The menu is created with quello del’megliore che c’è, the best selections of the day, and guaranteed to please everyone from the most adventurous to the pickiest of diners.
INCLUDES:
Rialto Fish Market tour with Loris Manna, President of the Rialto Fishmongers Association
- Private Rialto Fish Market tour with Loris Manna, President of the Rialto Fishmongers Association
- Fish preparation demonstration with Chef Massimo
- Olive oil sampling
- Tre-Venezia wine tasting
- Four-course gourmet meal with wine, comprising all the elements of the tour.
COST:
- 2pp €360
- 4pp €470
- 6pp €685
- 8pp €785
Please note: when booking this tour, do let us know of any allergies or dietary concerns you may have.
NOTE:
This tour is available from Wednesday – Saturday. During July and August, the restaurant is open only in the evening, so the market tour will take place in the morning, and the remaining portion in the evening at 7p. The market visit and wine tasting / meal may be able to take place on separate days should the schedule demand it.
This tour may not be available in August, when the fishing is at its poorest.
