Rialto Market hours and days
The Rialto Market sits on the San Polo side of the Rialto Bridge. It is two markets, not one. The fish market, the Pescheria, runs from Tuesday to Saturday. The fruit and vegetable market runs from Monday to Saturday. Both are closed on Sunday.
That means Monday is not a closed day for the whole market. On Monday the fish market is shut and the produce stalls are open. Plan a Monday visit around fruit and vegetables only.
Entry to the market is free. You pay only for what you buy. For a guided visit with tastings, see the Venice food tours around Rialto. Market and food tours run on selected weekdays, so check the days of each tour.
Our pick: the market with tastings
Our take: the lunchtime walk starts at the stalls, so plan it for a market day.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in euros (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Market and food tours around Rialto
Guided walks through the market district with tastings, plus other tours that start near the Rialto Bridge, with live prices and availability.
Rialto Market hours compared
Opening hours and the window that works best in practice.
| Market | Days | Opening hours | Practical visiting window |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish market (Pescheria) | Tuesday to Saturday | 07:00–14:00 | 07:30–12:00 |
| Fruit and vegetable market | Monday to Saturday | 07:00–20:00 | 07:30–13:30 |
| Sunday | Both closed | – | – |
The opening hours do not guarantee that every stall is staffed until closing. For most visitors, the best plan is a morning between Tuesday and Saturday, when both markets are open.
Where the Rialto Market is
The fish market stands in the Campo de le Becarie, in two halls called the Loggia Grande and the Loggia Piccola. It sells fish and shellfish. The fruit and vegetable market is in San Polo too, at the Casaria and the Campo de la Pescheria.
Old names shape the area. The Erbaria was the vegetable market, the Naranzeria the oranges, the Casaria the cheese and the Pescheria the fish. These are historic place names. They do not promise that each zone still sells only that product.
Stand positions and operators can change, so use the layout as a rough guide and follow the signs on site.
Tips for visiting the Rialto Market
Short and practical.
Go in the morning
Aim to arrive before noon, and do not count on every stall being staffed until the evening.
Pick your day
Tuesday to Saturday gives you both markets. On Monday only the produce market is open. On Sunday neither is.
Come by water
Vaporetto line 1 stops at Rialto Mercato, right at the market, and also at Rialto. The city's step-free route to the market district uses the boat. For lines and tickets, see the Vaporetto line 1 guide and our getting there page.
Add the bridge
The market sits beside the bridge on the San Polo side. A morning here fits well with a walk over the arch and a look from the Riva del Vin.
Guided visits to the Rialto Market
Two tour examples from 2026. They show single products, not a price range.
Market and bacaro tour
Starts at San Giacomo di Rialto at 10:30, Monday to Saturday. It takes about 3 hours and takes up to 10 people. The from-price is €94 to €99, and it is not a final price for every date. On Mondays the fish market is closed, so do not expect fish stalls that day.
Food tours around Rialto →Private street food tour
Starts at Campo San Bartolomeo at 11:00, Tuesday to Saturday, and ends at Rialto. It lasts 2.5 hours for up to 10 people. The price is per person and depends on group size: €275 alone, €175 for 2, €135 for 3 and €115 for 4.
Walking tours from Rialto →
Rialto Market: frequently asked questions
What are the Rialto Market opening hours?
The fish market is open Tuesday to Saturday from 07:00 to 14:00. The fruit and vegetable market is open Monday to Saturday from 07:00 to 20:00. Both are closed on Sunday. In practice, morning is the best time.
Is the Rialto Market closed on Mondays?
Only the fish market is closed on Monday. The fruit and vegetable market is open. If you want to see fish, go from Tuesday to Saturday.
Do I have to pay to enter the Rialto Market?
No. The market areas are free to enter. You pay for what you buy and for any guided visit you book.
Where is the fish market?
In the Campo de le Becarie, in the Loggia Grande and the Loggia Piccola, in San Polo near the bridge.
What does Erbaria mean?
It is a place name for the old vegetable market. Other historic names are Naranzeria for oranges, Casaria for cheese and Pescheria for fish.
Is this the official website of the Rialto Market?
No. This is an independent guide. It is not run by the city of Venice or by the market operators.