Venice's Bacaro Trail: A Self-Guided Food Tour

Highlights

• Expert sommelier guide
• Food tasting route
• Offline GPS app

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari

   Pass by

   You'll catch a glimpse of the Basilica dei Frari, one of Venice's greatest Gothic churches, home to masterpieces by Titian, Bellini, and Donatello. Please note that admission to the basilica is not included in this tour.

2. 2

   Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo

   Pass by

   Begin your culinary journey in Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo, known as the Pantheon of Venice. Take in this grand square as the starting point for your exploration of Venetian food culture.

3. 3

   Stop 3

   Pass by

   Enjoy a coffee at Rosa Salva, where you'll find out how the bean was first brought to Venice over 400 years ago. Take in this historic café, a fitting first stop on your culinary journey.

4. 4

   Basilica Dei Santi Giovanni E Paolo

   Pass by

   You'll catch a glimpse of the Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo, one of the largest churches in Venice. Please note that admission to the basilica is not included in this tour.

5. 5

   Stop 5

   Pass by

   You'll pass by the Fondaco dei Tedeschi, a 13th-century trading post for German merchants now transformed into a striking department store. Take in this building's many lives, from customs house under Napoleon to post office under Mussolini.

6. 6

   Ponte di Rialto

   Pass by

   Cross the Rialto Bridge as you hear how Venice was once known as the market for the world. Take in this iconic landmark, a symbol of the naval trading that once connected the Middle East and Europe.

7. 7

   Campo Santa Margherita

   Pass by

   Make your way across Campo Santa Margherita, one of Venice's liveliest squares. Take in the everyday bustle of local life as you continue your culinary journey.

8. 8

   Ponte dei Pugni

   Pass by

   Hear the legend behind Ponte dei Pugni and how it got its name, Bridge of Punches. Take in this quirky landmark, tied to a colourful piece of Venetian history.

Before you go

Location