Small-Group The Secrets of Venice: introduction to the city & gondola crossing

Come with me to discover the secrets of Venice with a different kind of tour that will make you feel like a true Venetian citizen and will help you to get the best of the city during your entire stay.
In addition to the most famous places in Venice (such as San Marco Square and the Rialto Bridge) I will guide you through the most hidden and non-touristic parts of the city where we can analyse its history and its construction. I will focus on architecture and its culture with amusing anecdotes and legendary discoveries. We will take a walk through alleys, bridges and small squares-like observing a part of the city that you probably would not see without getting lost in it. During the excursion we will also try a short ride with the gondola often used by Venetians to facilitate movements and I will share my experiences and curiosities to make you feel like home. You will be able to solve all the curiosities that you have in mind and do not let you sleep at night, I will take care of answering all your questions myself!

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Itinerary
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Stop At: Campo del Ghetto, 30121 Venice Italy

The Jewish community during the Serenissima Republic. The meaning of the word "ghetto" venetian term that has nothing to do with its use...

Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: Fondamenta Dei Ormesini, 30121 Venice Italy

One the most common hang out places for the Venetians. Let's discover why!

Stop At: Chiesa della Madonna dell'Orto, Cannareggio, 3512, 30121 Venice Italy

Wonderful and hidden gothic church.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Casa del Tintoretto, Cannaregio, 3399 Fondamenta dei Mori, Venice Italy

Birthplace of the artist Jacopo Tintoretto.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Squero dei Muti, Rio della Sensa, Venice Italy

Old gondola factory.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Chiesetta dell’Abbazia della Misericordia, Campo de l'Abazia, 3550, 30121 Venice Italy

An ancient and beautiful corner of Venice.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Mercati di Rialto, Campo della Pescaria Vicino il Ponte di Rialto, 30125 Venice Italy

The traditional Venetian local market.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Palazzo dei Camerlenghi, Sestiere San Polo, 122, 30125 Venice Italy

The commercial importance of Venice.

Duration: 5 minutes

Pass By: T Fondaco Dei Tedeschi, Calle del Fontego dei Tedeschi Rialto Bridge, 30124 Venice Italy

What is a Fondaco?

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

The first bridge over the Grand Canal located on the most important place in Venice!

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Scala Contarini del Bovolo, San Marco, 4303, 30124 Venice Italy

The famous spiral staircase.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Teatro La Fenice, Campo San Fantin San Marco 1965, 30124 Venice Italy

The well-known theatre.

Duration: 10 minutes

Pass By: Piazza San Marco, 31024 Venice Italy

The most beautiful square in the world.

Stop At: Basilica di San Marco, Piazza San Marco 328, 30124 Venice Italy

Resting place of San Marco.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Doge's Palace, Piazza San Marco, 1, 30124 Venice Italy

The palace of the Venetian power.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Ponte dei Sospiri, Piazza San Marco, 1, 30100 Venice Italy

The prison bridge.

Duration: 15 minutes