Rialto Bridge (Ponte di Rialto) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Rialto Bridge. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Venice In a Day: St Mark's, Doge's Palace, Gondola Ride & City Tour

• Tour of the Real Hidden Venice

• Venice Sightseeing Small-Group Walking Tour With a Local Expert

• Venice In a Day: St Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace & Gondola Ride

• From Milan: Venice Full-Day Guided Tour With Boat Ride

The Rialto Bridge is free to visit, and you may find yourself using it to cross the Grand Canal. But many travelers choose to discover it on a Venice tour. Small-group city walking tours start at around US$30, and you can expect to pay around US$60 for a sightseeing tour with a special focus, such as street food.

Yes, the Rialto Bridge, a covered bridge that arcs across the Grand Canal in a single gleaming span, is well worth visiting. It's one of Venice's key landmarks and looks particularly magical at night. Experiencing it on a guided walking tour can help you get oriented in a city that's laced with confusing canals and put the 400-year-old bridge in its cultural context.

Per one customer who booked the Venice Sightseeing Small-Group Walking Tour With a Local Expert, "We absolutely loved this tour! Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about Venice. Hearing all the fascinating stories about the city's history and culture was such a treat, and we really appreciated her unique perspective as a local. She also provided a detailed list of restaurant recommendations, which made choosing a place to eat so much easier."

No, there isn’t a fee to visit and cross the Rialto Bridge. Whether you visit during the day or at night, this public bridge can be crossed free of charge. There tend to be a lot of visitors there, though, so it's best to come early in the morning.

For stunning photos of the Rialto Bridge, consider two perspectives: an up-close shot from a gondola ride or a panoramic view from the canal banks. Locate Naranzaria on your map of Venice, just before getting to Palazzo dei Camerlenghi, for an ideal spot to take photos of the Rialto Bridge from afar.

Yes, you can kiss under the Rialto Bridge. Accessing the bridge’s underside requires a boat; you can choose between a romantic gondola ride or the budget-friendly Vaporetto. This tradition is akin to the superstition of the Bridge of Sighs, where a kiss promises eternal love.

Gondola rides featuring the Rialto Bridge can cater to various budgets. A shared 30-minute ride is typically priced at around US$40. Alternatively, couples seeking a more intimate experience can choose private gondola rides for around US$170. Premium packages with photography can be around US$440 per couple.

Nestled in Venice’s San Polo district, the Rialto Bridge crosses the famous Grand Canal and is easily accessible on foot or by boat. Visitors often use public water buses, with lines #1 and #2 servicing the area. Alternatively, it’s an easy 15-minute walk from Santa Lucia railway station.

The Rialto Bridge in Venice offers a quieter, more romantic setting at night than its busy daytime atmosphere. The bridge, lit up beautifully, provides an excellent opportunity for night photography, especially around sunset. Visiting in the evening allows travelers to experience the bridge’s beauty with fewer tourists around.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting the Rialto Bridge. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Venice:

• St. Mark's Basilica

• Doge's Palace

• St. Mark's Square

• Grand Canal

• Burano

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Venice.