Venice Walking Tour: Discover Hidden Gems with Expert Guide

4.2 (9 reviews) Venice, Italy
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Duration2h
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LanguagesGerman, English, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 20 travelers

Overview

Outdoor visit of the most characteristic and important places for the history of Venice. Route: St Mark's Square, Santa Maria Formosa, Campo SS. Giovanni e Paolo, Marco Polo's House and Malibran Theatre and return to St Mark's Square.

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What's included

  • Personal audio system and headset for tour commentary
  • Professional local guide
  • Guided walking tour covering the areas of Saint Mark's Square and Castello
  • Live tour commentary provided in English, French, Spanish or German
  • Pick up from centrally located meeting point
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

What to expect

  1. Piazza San Marco
    10m
    Starting in Saint Mark’s square, this atmospheric walking tour will then whisk you away from the crowded streets into the treasure filled pockets of the Castello area.
    A qualified guide will walk you through the hidden squares, winding canals and historical buildings providing you with a perfect introduction to the origins, symbols, traditions, architecture, and life in current day Venice.

    The tour starts with a historical introduction of St. Marks’s Square, and its architectural delights, allowing you to discover the history of the majestic St. Mark’s Basilica, the illustrious Doge’s Palace, once the seat of the power of the Republic of Venice, and the extraordinary, renaissance clock tower.
  2. Campo Santa Maria Formosa
    20m
    Leaving the square, you will be guided into the residential Castello area, allowing you to discover this part of Venice in all of its elegance, through its labyrinth of narrow alleys - “calli”, many bridges, winding canals and wide picturesque squares - “campi”.

    You can expect to discover campo Santa Maria Formosa, one of the largest squares in Venice with its church, named after its visitation of the Holy Virgin.
  3. Basilica Dei Santi Giovanni E Paolo
    20m
    Campo Santi Giovanni and Paolo where you will be able to admire the famous church, the resting place of several Doges; and the equestrian monument of Bartolomeo Colleoni, an Italian mercenary Captain.
  4. Casa di Marco Polo
    20m
    The former residence of Marco Polo in Corte Seconda del Milion, probably the most famous Venetian merchant.
  5. Teatro Malibran
    15m
    The Malibran theatre (only external) is also part of the itinerary.
    The theatre of San Giovanni Grisostomo was built in only four months at the end of 1677.
    It was renovated many times and the renovation of 1919, gave us the theatre, as we know it today.
  6. Piazza San Marco
    5m
    Throughout the tour, our local guide will provide you with historical facts, point out architectural places of interest, and share fascinating anecdotes on how Venice has developed over the ages, and how Venetians live today.

    The one hour and 30 minute tour concludes in Saint Mark's Square.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

15 min before in Calle larga de l’Ascension - 30124 (behind the Correr museum on the opposite side of the Saint Marks Basilica).
Look for the TURIVE assistant next to the post office San Marco.

End point

15 min before in Calle larga de l’Ascension - 30124 (behind the Correr museum on the opposite side of the Saint Marks Basilica).
Look for the TURIVE assistant next to the post office San Marco.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • 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

Cancellation policy

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

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