Philosophical Walking Tour in Venice: History, Art & Dialogue

Highlights

• Historical-Artistic Route
• Active Dialogue
• Coffee in Historic Salon

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Ponte di Rialto

   10min

   We will stop by the beautiful Rialto Bridge to talk a little bit about the history of the Ancient Republic of Venice, about its birth in the fifth century and decline in 1797.

2. 2

   Chiesa di San Giacomo di Rialto

   3min

   In Campo San Giacomo di Rialto we will mention the role that the buildings around the square had during the Republic.

3. 3

   Mercati di Rialto

   5min

   Rialto Market is one of the most fascinating places in Venice: its fresh fruit and local vegetables, the freshly caught fish, it all offers a unique and authentic panorama of the morning Venetian life.

4. 4

   Stop 4

   3min

   The most ancient "cantina" (winery) in Venice, open since 1462, is something spectacular. We will stop by this beautiful places to admire its interior decorations and breathe the atmosphere that only a place like this can offer.

5. 5

   Scala Contarini del Bovolo

   3min

   We will then reach the beautiful Contarini snail staircase, a magnificent example of human artistic genius.

6. 6

   Teatro La Fenice

   5min

   We will admire the famous and first theatre of Venice: la Fenice. While listening its story, you will be certainly able to enjoy the beauty of one of the most characteristic "campi" (squares) in Venice.

7. 7

   Zora Gallery

   10min

   We will stop by an art and glass gallery that you will undoubtedly just adore. Not only for its artistically valuable pieces, but specially for the historical inheritance of that place: it was in fact home to one of the first literary salons in the world.

8. 8

   Chiesa di San Moise

   2min

   We will pass by the church of St Moioses, of which we will be able to admire its extremely baroque ornaments.

Before you go

Location