Venice Walking Tour: Piazza San Marco and Historic center

Spectacular walking guided tour in the heart of Venice historic center: from Piazza San Marco to Rialto!

A qualified guide will escort you through the labyrinth of narrow street explaining you the most important monuments of Venice. This experience will bring you back at the time of the Glorious Republic of Venice!

The visit begins in Piazza San Marco where you will discover the history of the main highlights of the square as Clock Tower, Doge’s Palace, Saint Mark’s Basilica and Bridge of Sighs, then it proceeds until Rialto bridge, admiring the lovely spots and fascinating place as Campo Santa Maria Formosa and Basilica of S. Giovanni and Paolo.

At Rialto you will see the imposing bridge that became the symbol of Venice and also the famous San Giacometto Church: the oldest one, that was built in 1200 A.C.

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Stop At: Piazza San Marco, 31024 Venice Italy

A morning walking tour to find out the real Venetian soul! The expert guide will explain you properly the main monuments of Saint Mark’s Square as Doge Palace, the Basilica, Bell tower and much more!

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo (San Zanipolo), Campo SS. Giovanni e Paolo, 30122 Venice Italy

Then the tour proceeds along the picturesque squares like Santa Maria Formosa or S. Giovanni and Paolo where you will be stunned in front of the spectacular church with its huge façade!

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Ponte di Rialto, Ruga degli Orefici (Rialto) San Polo, 30125 Venice Italy

After having seen the house of the legendary Marco Polo you will arrive to the Rialto Bridge with its traditional market! Once the merchants from all over the world came here to trade their exotic goods.

Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Venice, Venice, Veneto

Later, enjoy the Audio guide with digital map to discover the 5 districts of Venice with their best attractions and squares, day or night, on a self-guided tour. Listen to the automatic audio narration of the city’s highlights, with more than 200 points of interest!