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Venice Walking Tour

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Activity Schedule

  • When does it run?

    01 Apr - 31 Oct:
    English/ French/ German/ Spanish Tour: Daily

    1 Nov - 31 Mar:

    English Tour: Daily
    German Tour: Monday & Friday
    French Tour: Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday (It will operate daily effective 1 Feb 2020)
    Spanish Tour: Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday
    The Visit could be bilingual

  • Duration

    Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes

  • Start time

    9:30am - 11:30am - 2:30pm

    So there's no rush please arrive 15 minutes early to the start time.

  • Meeting Point
    The tour starts at the brown wooden newsstand with the yellow sign where is written "MEETING POINT", Calle Larga de l'Ascension, St. Mark’s Square, in front of the Post Office.
    Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the departure time.
  • Ending Point

    Tour ends at St. Mark’s Area

Key Highlights

  • Discover the history and culture of Venice on this fascinating walking tour
  • Visit popular landmarks like the Palazzo Ducale, Santa Maria Formosa, Marco Polo’s House, Malibran Theatre, Campo SS. Giovanni e Paolo – The “Pantheon” of Venice, the Great School of Charity, the Captains of fortune.
  • Learn the rich history of the city from your well-versed tour guide
  • Indulge in some shopping while passing through the Mercerie

Overview

Explore the glorious past of Venice, a city that takes pride in its significant historical and cultural landmarks. Visit Piazza San Marco and the exterior of the noteworthy historical monuments like the Basilica San Marco, Palazzo Ducale, Bell Tower, Clock Tower and the Procuratie. Many of these monuments are the best-known examples of Italo-Byzantine and Gothic-style architecture still standing today.

Explore the Santa Maria Formosa, the perfect example of Renaissance architecture. Walk through the Campo SS. Giovanni e Paolo, The “Pantheon” of Venice, the Great School of Charity, the Captains of fortune. Learn all about the history of Marco Polo’s House and the Malibran Theatre and uncover how these sites have influenced one-another over the years. Take a walk through the Mercerie, the city’s main shopping hub.

Itinerary

You will meet your guide at the starting point. The walking tour will start from the Piazza San Marco. From there, you will get a glimpse of popular historical monuments like the Basilica San Marco, Palazzo Ducale, Bell Tower, Clock Tower and the Procuratie.

You will then head to the Santa Maria Formosa, where you will learn the rich history of this popular church and admire the impressive Renaissance-style architecture. Continue your visit to the Campo SS. Giovanni e Paolo, one of the largest squares in Venice.

Next you will visit Marco Polo’s House and the Malibran Theatre. After exploring these landmarks, you will return to San Marco through the Mercerie, a popular shopping street that connects the Rialto and San Marco.

The walking tour will come to an end at the meeting point.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions

  • English, Italian, German or French Guided tour of central Venice
  • Headsets for tour commentary for groups larger than 10
  • Glass craftsman at work close to Saint Mark's Square (optional 20 minutes tour)

Exclusions

  • Admission to venues and attractions along the tour route
  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • Meals and drinks

Please note

Voucher Information: No need to print! If you are travelling with a smartphone or a tablet you can present the voucher on your device for this activity.Unfortunately this tour is not suitable for those with mobility problems.

Audio-receiver devices are included in case of groups over 10 people.

The tour does not operate in case of exceptional high tide in these case it can be postponed to the day after otherwise it will be refunded.

This is not a private tour, but it is considered to be shared with other people not belonging to the same party.


Tour doesn’t operate on 25 Dec, 1 Jan, 24 Feb and in case of exceptional bad weather.

Additional info

The confirmation voucher includes the local activity operator’s contact details and local telephone numbers at the destination. They will happily answer any logistical questions you may have.Tour commentary in English, French, German and Spanish everyday. Italian only Saturday (from April to October)

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