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Loved this your!
Loved this walking tour! Our guide Sylvana was very knowledgeable and answered many questions. So very interesting!
Venice Express Walking Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1h 30min
- Price from
- $33 / person
- Location
- Venice, Italy
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 3 reviews
- Languages
- EN, ES
- Group
- Small group, up to 25
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Very Viva Venice Srl
- Meeting point
- The Tour Shop, Campo San Zaccaria, opposite the church.Please arrive 15 minutes early to exchange your voucher and complete check-in. Tours start promptly, and late arrivals cannot be accommodated once the experience has begun.
Description
Explore the incomparable architecture of Venice on a 90-minute, guided walking tour. This walking tour features all the most significant monuments that stand in testimony to the glorious past of Venice. Discover the thousand-year long history of the Serenissima, and learn how this island city became a cross-roads of civilizations and the Queen of the Seas.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, and Sat
- Start times
- 9:15 AM
- Next available
- Fri, Oct 23
- Adult (ages 6+)
- $33
- Infant (ages 0–5)
- Free
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 20.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Piazza San Marco
The principal public square of Venice, with the description of the history of the main monuments: St. Mark's Basilica, The Doge's Palace, the Campanile, the Clock Tower and the Procuratie.
Chiesa di Santa Maria Formosa
It was erected in 1492 under the design by Renaissance architect Mauro Codussi. It lies on the site of a former church dating from the 7th century, which, according to tradition, was one of the eight founded by San Magno, bishop of Oderzo. The name "formosa" relates to an alleged appearance of the Holy Virgin disguised as a voluptuous woman
Basilica Dei Santi Giovanni E Paolo
One of the largest churches in the city, it has the status of a minor basilica. After the 15th century the funeral services of all of Venice's doges were held here, and twenty-five doges are buried in the church.
Casa di Marco Polo
Marco Polo was an Italian merchant, explorer, and writer, born in the Republic of Venice
Merceria
Commercial lifeline between Rialto and St.Mark's
What's included
Included
Local guide
Professional guide
Headsets to hear the guide clearly (for groups larger than 10 people)
Not included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
3 reviews
How it compares in Venice
- Starting price $33 is 72% below the typical $120 for tours of similar length in Venice
Excurgo comparison of 1,973 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- May be operated by a multilingual guide
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
- Please be at meeting point at least 15 minutes before the departure time
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Venice Express Walking Tour take?
Venice Express Walking Tour lasts about 1h 30min. The itinerary has 5 stops.
How much does Venice Express Walking Tour cost?
Prices start at $33 per person for this Venice experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Venice Express Walking Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, starting at 9:15 AM.
Can I cancel Venice Express Walking Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is The Tour Shop, Campo San Zaccaria, opposite the church. Please arrive 15 minutes early to exchange your voucher and complete check-in. Tours start promptly, and late arrivals cannot be accommodated once the experience has begun. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Venice Express Walking Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 25 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Children must be accompanied by an adult
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Venice Express Walking Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 3 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Very Viva Venice Srl.
Reviews(3)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Great experience and...
Great experience and friendly guide with a sense of humour and plenty of extra stories to tell when asked about Venice. Great!
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Great taste of Venice tour
Excellent guide who spoke very good English. The early morning tour misses all the big crowds later in day and is therefore much more enjoyable
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