Venice Old Town Highlights: Private Walking Tour with Expert Guide

Highlights

• Expert Private Guide
• Flexible Tour Options
• Iconic Landmarks

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Stop 1

   10min

   Meet your guide in front of Hotel Londra Palace (opposite Monument to Victor Emmanuel II), Riva degli Schiavoni, 30100 Venezia VE, Italy. Please do not enter the building, as the staff are not informed about the tour.

2. 2

   Stop 2

   25min

   Discover the best things to do in Venice, from famous bridges, to majestic palaces, to awe-inspiring churches. Explore the famous St. Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco), the beating heart of San Marco.

3. 3

   Stop 3

   25min

   Do you know how often the Basilica of St. Mark is flooded by the tide? Or who is the only person who escaped from the prison of the Doge's Palace? Or how does the Astrological Clock of Torre dell'Orologio work? Don't worry as your Passionate Guide will tell you all about it and also share other interesting facts about the Republic of Venice, the Venice Carnival, and more.

4. 4

   Stop 4

   25min

   Admire the views of the Grand Canal and San Giorgio Maggiore from the square, then go deep into the maze of narrow streets and canals to discover locally-loved places such as Teatro La Fenice, Chiesa di Santa Maria del Giglio (outside only), and Campo Santo Stefano.

5. 5

   Ponte dell'Accademia

   25min

   The final stop will be Ponte dell'Accademia, a popular spot for photographers and lovers.

6. 6

   San Zaccaria

   25min

   Learn more about Venice. This extended tour includes a visit to San Zaccaria, a hidden gem of San Marco. It is one of the most decorated churches in town,with many beautiful Gothic and Renaissance sacred artworks.

7. 7

   Stop 7

   25min

   Another highlight will be crossing the iconic Rialto Bridge, an ornate footbridge which offers picturesque views of the Grand Canal with its beautiful Venetian architecture and romantic gondolas. It is one of the busiest places in Venice, connecting San Marco to San Polo and the famous Rialto Market.

8. 8

   Chiesa di San Giacomo di Rialto

   25min

   On the other side you will find Chiesa di San Giacomo di Rialto, the city’s oldest church.

Before you go

Location