Discover Venice’s Icons: Private 3-Hour Walking Tour

5.0 (8 reviews) Venice, Italy
Duration3h
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LanguagesGerman, English, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

A trip to the discovery of the Venice highlights, a guided outdoor walking tour through the canals, cathedrals and calli (the little alleyways of Venice). Your local guide will show you the secrets of this City of Bridges, one of the most beautiful and romantic city in the world, where to get lost, love and be seduced experiencing the thrill of the past and the charm of historical monuments like The Doge's Palace , San Marco Basilic and suggestive places like Rialto with its majestic Bridge and much more.

A magical experience !!

The  tour lasts  3 hours.

Available in the morning or in the afternoon.

What's included

  • Local guide
  • Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
  • Outdoor Walking tour
  • Professional art historian guide
  • Local taxes
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

What to expect

  1. Piazza San Marco
    40m
    Meet your guide in St Mark’s Square; famous for its beauty and architectural majesty
  2. Campo Santa Maria Formosa
    30m
    Campo Saint Maria Formosa with its Church is, according to the tradition, the first of the lagoon’s eight churches to be built.
  3. Fondamenta Nove
    30m
    Fondamenta Nove is a long promanade which costs the canals with its wonderful views of the North Lagoon Islands and Murano Island
  4. Basilica Dei Santi Giovanni E Paolo
    30m
    In Campo san Giovanni and Paolo are located some of the most important monuments in the city: The Church, Scuola Grande di San Marco , one of the six Scuole Grandi in Venice, and a real masterpiece of architecture , The Majestic Hospital and the Equestrian statue of Bartolomeo Colleoni.This 4m tall statue is the only monument of an actual person ever created during the time of the Serenissima and to make it even more special, it is the first equestrian statue standing on three feet.
  5. Ponte di Rialto
    1h
    A few steps away from Marco Polo’s House, who was the most famous of all Venetians and a world-famous exploreryou will reach the Rialto Bridge,famous symbol of Venice, until the nineteenth century was the only bridge between the two sides of the Grand Canal. Rialto is an indispensable part of the Venetian skyline and marks its pulsating and commercial heart.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

in San Marco Square by the Lion Pillar

End point

in San Marco Square by the Lion Pillar

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
  • 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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