Sacred and Profane Venice Walk to Rialto and a Historic Bacaro
Meet your tour guide at the agreed-upon location and begin your tour.
Start at Campo di San Giacomo dell'Orio, where you can still breathe in a genuine Venetian atmosphere.
Visit the church, known for its magnificent wooden vaulted ceiling "a carena di nave" and a masterful altarpiece by Lorenzo Lotto.
Reach the renowned Scuola Grande di San Giovanni Evangelista, located just outside the typical tourist routes, and uncover its hidden history along with its artistic and architectural peculiarities.
Cross the Ponte delle Tette (Bridge of Tits) into Calle delle Carampane, the "red light" district of 16th-century Venice, with its debauched tales of famous harlots and strict Senators.
Continue to Campiello Degli Albrizzi and take a moment to admire the Albrizzi Palace, which has remained in the ownership of the Albrizzi family since its construction in the 17th century.
Arrive at Rialto and focus on the area's role over the years since its establishment as the first settlement of the city, along with the curious stories from its history.
Stop at a winery founded in 1462 that is now a classic Venetian bacaro. Here, one does not stand but rather leans on the exquisite wooden counter; one does not drink spritz but instead accompanies a fine wine with delicious "Francobollo" (stamp-sized) nibbles, paninetti, and traditional appetizers such as cicchetti, baby octopus, cuttlefish, cod, cheese, vegetables, and meatballs.
