Best of Venice walking tour from Venice

Venice1 hour and 30 minutesCultural and Theme Tours
  • Free cancellation

About this experience

Venice is a fascinating MAZE OF NARROW STREETS, charming squares, elegant palaces and imposing churches: make sure you don't miss a thing joining an enlightening WALKING TOUR led by our professional guides. A guided promenade through those characteristic and important places that made the history of VENICE, created for art lovers and first time visitors alike. The tour starts from the very heart of the city, that is to say the stunning PIAZZA SAN MARCO, where our local guide will reveal you all the secretes about the origins and the history of its main monuments, that is to say ST MARK'S BASILICA, the DOGE'S PALACE, the BELL TOWER and the PROCURATIE: just this incredible wealth of art is worth a visit to Italy. During the years the Basilica has become the symbol of the city, with its Byzantine style cupolas, its golden mosaics and its priceless bronze and golden horses coming from Costantinopoli. We will then proceed to Campo SS. Giovanni e Paolo, the "Pantheon" of Venice, the Great School of Charity, and other places of interest such as Marco Polo’s House, where you can see the roots of the great traveler and writer. We will finally return to San Marco through the Mercerie, the vital connecting nerve between Rialto and San Marco and the main street for city shopping. Take advantage of the knowledge of a professional guide and go deep into Venice priceless artistic heritage, a perfect morning between art, architecture and history, and the perfect introduction to a city that words cannot even begin to capture.

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What’s included

  • Walking tour of Venice with professional guide

Not included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Good to know

Difficulty
Easy
Guide
Guided tour in English, Spanish, Italian, French, and German
Start times
09:00 · 11:00

Know before you go

  • Stroller / pram accessible
  • Public transportation nearby
  • Comfortable shoes are recommended
  • We regret to inform that this tour is not suitable for guests with wheelchairs or with impaired mobility

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 2 days before the experience starts.

  • 2 days or more before: full refund
  • Less than 2 days before: no refund

Meeting point

View on map

CALLE LARGA ASCENSIONE, 1256 - In front of the Post office (close to Correr Museum and St Mark's Square) - Look for the MEETING POINT sign on the wooden kiosk

Address
Calle larga de l'Ascension 1256, Venezia, 30124, IT
How you meet
Meet on location
Coordinates
45.43349, 12.33703
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Provided by
Ciao Florence Tours & Travels Srl

Frequently asked questions

How long does this experience last?

It lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Can I cancel this booking?

Free cancellation up to 2 days before the experience starts. 2 days or more before: full refund · Less than 2 days before: no refund

Is this experience guided, and in what language?

Guided tour in English, Spanish, Italian, French, and German

Is hotel pickup included?

No — you make your own way to the meeting point.

Where does this experience start?

It starts at CALLE LARGA ASCENSIONE, 1256 - In front of the Post office (close to Correr Museum and St Mark's Square) - Look for the MEETING POINT sign on the wooden kiosk, Calle larga de l'Ascension 1256, Venezia, 30124, IT.

From AED 132 per person