Embark on a serene afternoon exploration with a knowledgeable guide to uncover some hidden gems in Venice, situated away from usual tourist routes. Delight in a captivating walk from St. Mark’s Square to the Rialto Bridge and soak yourself in the customary everyday vibes of Venice!
This is an extraordinary guided tour of the
Minor Venice’ to experience a more authentic side of the city… Thanks to its unique route, you will have the opportunity to discover some of the most stunning locations in Venice, often overlooked by standard tours of the city.
You will wander through the historic core of Venice accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, who will share essential facts and intriguing stories about the city’s extensive history. You will get to view the facades of renowned architectural gems such as La Fenice Opera House and the Rialto Bridge.
The journey begins near St. Mark’s Square and proceeds to La Fenice - Venice’s principal opera house, infamously known for being ravaged by fire - allowing you to appreciate its neoclassical facade; the path then leads to Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo, an exemplary piece of Gothic architecture. This refined palace is celebrated for its distinctive external spiral staircase… Hidden away and not easily stumbled upon, this edifice is one of the highlights of our tour!
The guided excursion concludes at the Rialto Bridge, a magnificent testament to Venetian craftsmanship dating back to the 16th century.
Seize the chance to connect with the essence of Venice! Reserve your spot on this captivating tour now and experience some of the city’s more secluded areas!
Points of Interest
- Calle larga de l’Ascension
- Guided walking tour
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the tour departure time.
- At the tour departure point you will meet a representative who will check your vouchers and give you information to do the tour.
- During the winter period (from November 1st to March 31st) the tour is bilingual, so explanations are provided in two languages if the audience provenience is mixed.
- During the summer period (from April 1st to October 31st) in English the tour is always monolingual. In Spanish, French and German the tour could be BILINGUAL, because explanations will be provided in two languages if the audience provenience is mixed.
- No credit or refunds will be given in the case of a no show (if you don’t show up at the meeting point at the time indicated on your voucher)
- This is a collective tour, which means there might be other participants going on the tour with you.
- Please note that, due to the particular morphological structure of Venice and the logistic problems resulting from it, we cannot guarantee that the whole tour is accessible to people with limited mobility. This means that people with walking difficulties and wheelchair users could not be able to access some parts of the itinerary.
- From November 1st to March 31st: Bilingual Tour (explanations during the walking tour are provided in two languages if the audience provenience is mixed). English: every day; Spanish: Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday; French: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday; German: Monday, Friday.
- From April 1st to October 31st: English: every day; Bilingual Tour: Spanish: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday; French: every day; German: Monday, Friday.
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
