Before Venice Guided Tour of Ancient Altinum

Highlights

Itinerary

1. 1

   The Roman Decumanus and Cardo

   Walk along the ancient stone-paved streets still marked by the Latin alphabet carved by Roman workers. These roads once connected houses, workshops, and temples in a perfectly planned grid — a vision of urban order centuries before Venice’s winding alleys. The Domus Quarter and Mosaics Discover the remains of elegant patrician houses with mosaic floors in black, white, and glass paste. Admire symbolic decorations — from the knot of Solomon to the Dionysian panther — that reflect Roman taste, ritual, and domestic beauty. The Harbour Gate (Porta-Approdo) Stand before the monumental harbour entrance that faced the lagoon, where ships from the Adriatic once arrived. Here, Altinum truly reveals its amphibious nature — a city of canals, bridges, and trade long before the time of Venice.

   45 minutes•Admission not included

2. 2

   Begin your journey among marble statues, colourful mosaics, glass objects, and everyday artefacts that tell the story of Roman Altinum. The museum reveals the city’s refined lifestyle, its trade connections across the Mediterranean, and the remarkable craftsmanship that flourished on the lagoon’s edge.

   1 hour•Admission not included

Meeting point

Meet your guide at the museum

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Pickup

• Everyone meets at the start point

Know before you go

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking

Cancellation and refunds

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