San Marco to Rialto Walking Tour & Spritz Like a Local

4.6 (1,067 reviews) Venice, Italy
Duration2h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Overview

Historical walking tour to discover the hidden Venice: the guide will show you secret corners and marvelous highlights.

Stroll through the off beaten track parts of Venice with an unusual walking tour. The amazing experience will bring you to the ancient heart of Venice: Campo Santa Maria Formosa with the baroque façade of its ancient church, and the Rialto Bridge area, the medieval center of the city.

You will be accompanied through calli, campi and palazzi in an exciting journey through the secrets of Casanova and the treasures taken from Constantinople.

Discover the famous Marco Polo's House and many other buildings!

Step inside a Venetian palace and uncover the secrets of Venice’s most iconic boat. See a real gondola up close, admire a handcrafted oar, and learn how this elegant vessel was once an essential part of everyday life for Venetians, then embark on a timeless VR aboard a gondola, gliding through Venice’s Grand Canal as history and tradition come to life around you.

Options

Spanish -Historic Walking Tour

Duration: 1 hour
Spanish Tour

French - Historic Walking Tour

Duration: 2 hours
French Tour

English -Historic Walking Tour

Duration: 2 hours
English Tour

German - Historic Walking Tour

Duration: 2 hours
German Tour

German -Walking tour & Gondola

Duration: 3 hours
German Tour: Unusual Venice Walking Tour & Charming Gondola Ride - Guided tour

English-Walking tour & Gondola

Duration: 3 hours
English Tour: Unusual Venice Walking Tour & Charming Gondola Ride - Guided tour

French-Walking Tour & Gondola

Duration: 3 hours
French Guided Tour: Unusual Venice Walking Tour & Charming Gondola Ride - Guided tour

Spanish-Walking Tour & Gondola

Duration: 3 hours
Spanish Tour: Unusual Venice Walking Tour & Charming Gondola Ride - Guided tour

What's included

  • Shared Gondola Ride - if option is selected
  • Spritz Break in a Local Bacaro (Bar) - if option is selected
  • Shared walking guided tour with a qualified and experenced guide.
  • Gondola Gallery: a unique Vr Experience of Venice in the Past
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pick up & Drop off
  • Entrances Fees

What to expect

  1. Piazza San Marco
    Pass by
    The breathtaking St. Mark's Square with its endless history
  2. Campo Santa Maria Formosa
    Pass by
    One of the largest fields in the city
  3. Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo
    Pass by
    The "Pantheon of Venice"
  4. Ponte di Rialto
    Pass by
    The guide will escort you in the Rialto area where you can admire the worldwide famous bridge.
  5. Casa di Marco Polo
    Pass by
    Building believed to be the home of the famous explorer, marked by a white plaque and now used as a theater.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Venice Tours is in Campo San Gallo, beside San Marco Square. Having the Basilica of San Marco behind you, stay on the right side of the square and go under the arches. Find Olivetti Museum, turn right, pass under the archways, cross the little bridge and go straight to “Campo San Gallo”.

End point

Venice Tours is in Campo San Gallo, beside San Marco Square. Having the Basilica of San Marco behind you, stay on the right side of the square and go under the arches. Find Olivetti Museum, turn right, pass under the archways, cross the little bridge and go straight to “Campo San Gallo”.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The walking tour does not operate in case of exceptional high tide (In these cases, it can be postponed to the day after otherwise it will be refunded).
  • Comfortable shoes suggested
  • Please be at the meeting point 5 minutes before the departure time
  • 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.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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