Venice City Center Guided Walking Tour - Semi-Private 12ppl Max
Description
Dive into Venetian history and culture on our semi-private 2.5-hour walking tour (up to 12 guests per guide). Take in unforgettable views of the Rialto bridge from the Grand Canal and admire the intricate facades of the famed Venetian Palazzi, once the homes of Venice’s wealthiest nobles. Get away from the crowds and venture into the neighbourhood of San Polo where the locals meet for “Cicchetti”, the venetian tapas, and spritz, the city’s favourite cocktail. Our passionate, expert guide will lead you along Venice’s enchanting canals unveiling hidden gems and sharing gripping tales of its rich history and vibrant local culture. Gain insights into the Jewish history with a visit to the world’s first ghetto, still the home to the Venice’s Jewish population. Explore its narrow alleyways lined with synagogues, charming bookshops, and learn about the resilient spirit of this vibrant community. By the end of the tour you’ll truly feel like a Venetian local!
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Itinerary
The heart of Venice, bustling with life, where history and grandeur converge amidst stunning architecture and vibrant cafes.
A majestic stone bridge spanning the Grand Canal, offering spectacular views and a lively market atmosphere.
One of Venice's oldest squares, home to the charming San Giacomo di Rialto Church and bustling market stalls.
A quaint, lesser-known wooden bridge that adds a touch of rustic charm to Venice's intricate canal system.
A historic palace adorned with a curious relief of a camel, reflecting Venice's rich mercantile past.
Step inside this stunning Gothic church, famed for its peaceful atmosphere and masterpieces by Tintoretto, who is buried here. Entry is only possible from October to May.
A vibrant and authentic Venetian district, offering a glimpse into the everyday life of locals with its charming canals and lively streets.
A historically significant area, reflecting Venice's rich Jewish heritage with its synagogues, museum, and poignant history.
An elegant stone bridge decorated with distinctive obelisks, providing a picturesque crossing over the Cannaregio Canal.
A lively square dominated by the majestic Church of San Geremia, featuring beautiful sculptures and a vibrant local atmosphere.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(7)
Orsola met us at St. Marks square and walked us around Venice. She took a few minutes to ask about our experiences in Venice so she would not duplicate. She had some interesting insights about the history of Venice and Venice culture. We learned that Venice will repurpose a building rather than rebuild. We decided to stop for a drink and continued to ask questions from Orsola. She is full of information. We enjoyed our time in Venice very much. Orsola was a delight.
Marco was a fountain of knowledge! He took extra care of our kids and was a delight from start to finish, absolutely worth the price, 10stars!
Marialaura was a great tour guide, friendly, very knowledgeable without being over explanatory. Recommend for anyone looking at this tour
Mary was an amazing tour guide! She was so knowledgeable about the history of Venice. She customized the tour to our specific interests and made it so much fun. I would highly recommend her to show you around this beautiful city!
The tour was for a maximum of 12 people. I was with my brother and we were very lucky we had the guide to ourselves. It was during carnival time in Venice and was very busy. Monica our guide was very informative, too us to a great vantage point for photos at the Grand Canal. Once we left the very St Mark's Square we were taken to various other parts of city which we would never have found or ventured to. It was a great day out and Monica was so lovely. I would highly recommend this tour.
My husband and I had an amazing day on Venice! We took a lot of pictures, learned about Venice history and taste their fresh and delicious food.Camilla, our host is very nice, polite and knowledgeable. She is very good. We recommended her 100%.
We took this walking tour with our wonderful guide, Marialaura (Mary) to try and get a better sense of what Venice is as a community. Everyone does the major tourist sites but this gave us insights into how Venice developed and who has influenced its development. Although our third trip here, this tour finally helped put the whole picture of Venice as a community into perspective. Mary’s knowledge and enthusiastic delivery wrapped all of our previous knowledge into a broad understanding of what Venice is today. Our walk took us to parts of the city we would never otherwise have seen. An Invaluable experience that finally put this wonderful group of islands into perspective. Thanks Mary and Babylon Tours.
