This amazing walking tour will take you to discover the heart of the Venice centre, between the Saint Mark’s district and the Castello district: exploring the charming squares and alleys of Venice, you will admire the most beautiful corners of the city, accompanied by a professional tour guide.
With this walking tour you will have the opportunity to visit the centre of Venice with a professional tour guide: you will move between the Saint Mark’s district and the Castello district (both located right in the heart of the city), to the discovery of some of the most beautiful places in Venice.
The tour will begin from the imposing Piazza San Marco (the Saint Mark’s Square), where you will meet your guide. Here, you can immediately begin the guided tour, which will focus on the history and origins of this square, probably the most famous of the entire city.
The guide will describe you the various buildings around the square: the Saint Mark’s Basilica, the Doge's Palace, the Campanile and the Magistrates. A unique way to learn a lot about the beauties of Venice.
From the Saint Mark’s Square the tour will continue to the district of Castello, one of the largest in Venice. The first stop will be the area of Santa Maria Formosa, where stands the homonymous church, and you will learn about its history and its development over the centuries.
Next, you will move to the area of the Basilica of Saints John and Paul, a majestic building of medieval origins: it is generally considered the pantheon of Venice, as since 13th century in its interior were buried the Venetian doges and illustrious personalities.
The tour will continue towards the Saint Mark’s district, in the centre of Venice, where you will see other important attractions. You will explore the area where lies the Marco Polo’s House, one of the city's most famous historical figures, as well as the prestigious Malibran Theatre.
Finally, you will return to Saint Mark's Square following the path of the Mercerie - main link between the Rialto Bridge and Saint Mark district – which is a historic shopping street full of picturesque shops and boutiques.
Join also the Small Group Tour in St. Mark's Basilica after hours and the Shared Gondola Ride discovering the Grand Canal of Venice.
Meeting point information and local telephone numbers at your destination are included on your Confirmation Voucher.
The tour takes place entirely outdoors: no monument is visited inside.
We recommend to wear comfortable clothes and shoes. In the summer, bring a bottle of water; during the winter, bring an umbrella.
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