Venice Walking Tour: Discover Hidden Gems with Expert Guide

Points forts

Itinéraire

1. 1

   St. Mark's Square

   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.

   10 minutes•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

2. 2

   Campo Santa Maria Formosa

   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.

   20 minutes•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

3. 3

   Venice Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo

   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.

   20 minutes•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

4. 4

   Marco Polo's Home

   The former residence of Marco Polo in Corte Seconda del Milion, probably the most famous Venetian merchant.

   20 minutes•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

5. 5

   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.

   15 minutes•Entrée libre

6. 6

   St. Mark's Square

   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.

   5 minutes•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

Point de rendez-vous

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.

La carte montre Venise. Le point de rendez-vous exact est l'adresse ci-dessus.Ouvrir une carte plus grande

Prise en charge

• Rendez-vous au point de départ pour tous

À savoir avant de partir

• 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
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking
• 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. • Please be at the meeting point 15 min before the departure time; • Parents will need to have an ID for the children on the date of travel to prove they are under 6; • Not wheelchair accessible. It is your responsibility to be at the meeting point punctually. All the late arrivals or no show are NO REFUND. Emergency Number: Office 0039 041 5239979 Mobile 0039 349 3054767

Annulation et remboursement

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