Venice Walking Tour: From Train Station to Rialto

Highlights

• Convenient departure from Santa Lucia Station
• Explore authentic and local areas
• Small group tour with expert local guide

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Stazione di Venezia Santa Lucia

   5min

   Meet your guide at the train station to begin your tour.

2. 2

   Campo dei Tolentini

   20min

   During the walk, you reach Campo dei Tolentini, a quiet square where your guide explains local life in Venice and the history of this lesser-known area.

3. 3

   Campo San Pantalon

   20min

   In Campo San Pantalon, your guide introduces the church famous for its impressive painted ceiling, sharing stories about Venetian art and religious traditions.

4. 4

   Campo Santa Margherita

   20min

   The tour continues through Campo Santa Margherita, a lively square where you experience authentic Venetian daily life away from the main tourist routes.

5. 5

   Squero di San Trovaso

   20min

   At Squero di San Trovaso, you learn how traditional gondolas are built and maintained, gaining insight into one of Venice’s oldest maritime crafts.

6. 6

   Ponte dell'Accademia

   15min

   Crossing the Ponte dell’Accademia, your guide points out stunning views over the Grand Canal and explains the importance of this crossing in Venice’s history.

7. 7

   Scala Contarini del Bovolo

   Pass by

   Passing by the Scala Contarini del Bovolo, your guide highlights this hidden spiral staircase and its unique blend of Gothic and Renaissance architecture.

8. 8

   Teatro La Fenice

   Pass by

   Listen to captivating stories of Venice’s legendary opera house and its role in the city’s cultural life.

Before you go

Location