Sestiere San Polo
Riva del Vin
Sunny quayside south of Rialto with prime views of the bridge.
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Waterfront Walks
Rialto (5-min walk)
What makes it special
Views of Rialto
Here you'll find some of the finest views of Rialto Bridge. Observe people crowding at the top for photos and the ever-changing stream of boats passing underneath.
Open-air restaurants
The quai was named after the barrels of wine once offloaded here — so it's only fitting to enjoy a glass with your meal while taking in the view.
A rarity
There aren’t many accessible banks along the Canal Grande and Riva del Vin is definitely the most scenic one.
Gondola hub
This might be the moment you've been saving: let one of the many gondolas available here gently carry you under the Rialto Bridge for that classic Venice experience.
Your experience here
Take in some of the best views of Rialto Bridge — whether dangling your feet above Canal Grande or relaxing at one of the many terrace restaurants.
Private or shared gondola?
There are plenty of gondoliers available on-site.
A 30-minute gondola ride has a fixed price set by the city: €90 during the day and €110 in the evening or at night.
This price covers a private gondola that can hold up to 5 passengers, but note that payment is only accepted in cash.
If you’re short on cash or traveling in a small group, a more affordable shared ride can easily be booked online.
What to see nearby
These top spots are just a short walk from Riva del Vin:
super close
Rialto Bridge
tops 5 mins
San Giacomo di Rialto
tops 5 mins
Fondaco dei Tedeschi
tops 5 mins
San Salvador
tops 5 mins
Rialto Market
5-10 min away
Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo
5-10 min away
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