See the sights of Venice on a walking tour of the narrow alleys and picturesque squares. Marvel at ancient churches from the outside, and discover some hidden gems along the way.

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Duration 1.5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English, Spanish, French, German
Optional audio guide: English

Highlights

Stroll down the narrow alleys of Venice and encounter enchanting squares
Get off the usual tourist trail and discover some of the hidden gems of Venice
See the church where all the doges of Venice were buried after the 15th century

Full description

Explore Venice through its narrow calli (alleys) and encounter countless bridges and picturesque squares at the heart of the city's social scene. Follow a professional guide on an unforgettable journey through the history of the "Serenissima" and discover famous sites and hidden gems. Get an animated description of majestic St. Mark’s Basilica in Piazza San Marco, and learn the function of the Doge's Palace. Hear about the ornate St. Mark's Clocktower and the 3 connected buildings of the Procuratie. Then, make your way to the Campo Santa Maria Formosa to see the Basilica di San Giovanni e Paolo, where all of the city's doges were buried after the 15th century. Go to the Scuola Grande di San Marco (“Great School of Charity”) to hear about the "Captains of Fortune," and then head back through the San Marco sestiere (district) to see the Teatro Malibran. Stroll down the famous Mercerie, the historic heart of commercial life in the city and now one of the main shopping streets of Venice between the Rialto Bridge and Piazza San Marco.

Includes

Guide
Personal headsets to hear the guide better

Entrance to sites (only external explanations)

Not suitable for

Wheelchair users

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

Meeting point

Meet at Calle Larga Ascensione, in front of the post office just next to St. Mark's Square. Go to the wooden stand with the yellow sign that reads, "Meeting Point".

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Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

This tour does not include entrance to the main sites and will completely take place outside (only external comments of the various sites will be provided)
No refund will be provided for no-shows or late arrivals. The tour takes place rain or shine, but in the event of exceptionally high tides it may be cancelled and a refund will be provided

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 388 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.7/5
Value for money
4.4/5
Service
4.6/5
Organization
4.4/5

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Excellent excursion. The guide showed us central Venice district, answered all the questions we had about a life a Venetian and gave some tips. This tour was the first thing we did after the arrival so it gave us a nice introduction to the city, where everything is and it’s history.

September 25, 2021

Was a top tour guide who brought the most important key points about Venice over well in the short time - and also places that you don't get to see otherwise - and it was an exciting tour. I can only recommend the guided tour in the morning, as there are still relatively few tourists around at this time.

August 9, 2021

Our guide was great, we learned a lot about the city and the tour was just the right amount of time. Even little thingS you wouldn’t noticed at first become evident as the tour guide points them out to you.... super cool experience and highly recommended. We even had the tour while the high tie was in which was a good reflection of the tour company (not to cancel)

December 4, 2019

Venice: Morning Walking Tour

Venice: Morning Walking Tour

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