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Venice Walking Tour: Explore Narrow Streets & Palaces
4.8
4 Ratings
Venezia
Join our expert-led walking tour and explore Venice’s labyrinth of narrow streets, stunning palaces, and historic churches. Uncover the city’s rich history and culture as you navigate its enchanting waterways.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Piazza San Marco - The tour will start at the Column of San Marco. Known as the world’s most beautiful drawing room, you’ll see its splendor firsthand. The guide will provide a brief historical overview of the most powerful maritime empire in the Mediterranean. In this square, the guide will point out some of the most famous buildings as the tour progresses.
- Basilica di San Marco - Here, you’ll be introduced to St Mark’s Basilica, the cathedral church of Venice and a symbol of the city, with its Byzantine-style domes, golden mosaics, and priceless bronze and golden horses from Constantinople. The guide will describe the church’s exterior design in a severe Gothic style.
- Doge’s Palace - Next, you’ll visit the Doge’s Palace, located a few meters from the Cathedral, another monument in St. Mark’s Square. The guide will share the story of this beautiful palace, including the fire that occurred, and discuss its structure and architectural style. You’ll then walk to see the tallest building in Venice, The Campanile (Bell Tower), which once served as a lighthouse for sailors.
- Bridge of Sighs - You’ll walk over the famous Bridge of Sighs and continue exploring must-see architectural gems, including a stunning basilica. The tour will proceed to Campo SS. Giovanni e Paolo, home to Venice’s largest church, known as the Pantheon of Venice.
- Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo - The guide will take you around the church’s exterior, adorned with marvelous sculptures. Nearby, you can admire the Scuola Grande di San Marco (“Great School of Charity”), the most prominent and beautifully decorated building in Venice. The guide will explain its importance and significance to the Venetians.
- Marco Polo’s House - As you stroll through the streets and charming alleys, crossing small bridges, you’ll discover hidden gems like Marco Polo’s house. The guide will discuss the historical significance of this place and the contributions made by the great traveler and writer who once lived there, evoking a sense of awe.
- Marzaria del Capitello - The guide will then lead you to the bustling Mercerie, Venice’s most famous shopping street, located between the Rialto Bridge and San Marco Square.
- Rialto Bridge - After passing the Rialto Bridge, you’ll walk along the Grand Canal to the renowned Italian theatre, Teatro La Fenice, where you’ll hear the story of a mythical phoenix as told by the locals.
- Scala Contarini del Bovolo, 4303 - Later, you’ll visit the Gothic spiral staircase, Scala Contarini del Bovolo, on your way back to St. Mark’s Square.
After a pleasant two-hour walk, your tour will conclude, having uncovered the priceless artistic heritage and a perfect balance of art, architecture, and history. This walking tour offers an ideal introduction to a city that words can hardly describe.
What's Included
- Official certified guide
- Radio system to hear the guide
- Guided City Walking Tour in Venice
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entrance tickets to the attractions
- Transportation to/from attractions
Additional Information
- This tour does not include entrance to the main sites and will completely take place outside (only external comments of the various sites will be provided)
- Unfortunately, wheelchairs and strollers cannot be accommodated on this tour. All customers must be able to autonomously walk, climb and get off the steps
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes as there is a moderate amount of walking involved
- Please note that the tour requires a minimum number of guests to run
- Please note that if you arrive after the tour start time you will not be able to join and will not be refunded or have your tour rescheduled
- Subject to favourable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
- There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements, in the event of this occurring you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- 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
Location
Colonna di San Marco
Piazzetta San Marco
Please be present in front of the Columns of San Marco (Piazza San Marco), 15 minutes before departure time to avoid any delay.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Lara_p
Jun 25, 2024
Such a lovely intimate tour with a local - We had such a lovely tour just us and the guide who had grown up and still lives in Venice. It was nice to know about the history and it's people and be shown Venice from a locals point of view, hear about how it's changed as she's grown up there etc.
Would highly recommend this tour and a added bonus was it was just us with the guide!
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