Historical Venice: The Old Town - Walking Tour

General information

Destination
Venice, Italy

Program details

Walking tour in the heart of Venice! Discover the main monuments of the historical center of Venice.



The expert and local guide will escort in the labyrinth of Venetian “Calli” until Rialto Bridge!



You'll leave from Piazza San Marco with your specialized guide, which will explain to you the history and legends of the most beautiful square in the world: you will admire the Palazzo Ducale, The St.Mark'S Basilica, the Clock- tower, Bridge of Sighs and many others!



Then you will enter in the labyrinth of “calli” (Venetian narrow streets) to discover some of the most important historical highlights as Campo Santa Maria Formosa; the Marco Polo's House; the Basilica di San Giovanni e Paolo, known as the Venetian Pantheon, and the famous “Mercerie” (shopping street).



The last point (but not the least) is Rialto Bridge with its traditional markets and San Giacometto Church: the first one built in Venice (dates about 1000 A.D.).



The Rialto area was the main commercial center of the Venice Republic where merchants from all over the world, traded their exotic goods. The guide will narrate the amazing history and curiosities of the city and the monuments around you.



An unforgeable experience to learn history and legends about this incredible and unique city.



Languages

Audioguide App available in German, Spanish, and French