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You will discover the soul of Venice on a walking tour through historic streets, bridges and squares. Accompanied by a professional guide, you will visit St. Mark’s area, Campo Santa Maria Formosa, the Scuola Grande di San Marco and the Mercerie, with external commentary revealing the history, local life and hidden corners of the Serenissima.
Do you wish to discover the soul of Venice and its eternal beauties in one single tour? An unforgettable walk will make your wish come true. A stroll among history and beauty, the best way to discover Venice and its famous sites, as well as its hidden gems. Countless bridges and colorful houses, a Gondola quietly sliding on the canals, local people chatting in the little squares, the aromas, the water, the traces of history which can be perceived everywhere around. This is the essence of Venice,as well as what we are going to discover during this walking tour
An unforgettable tour to discover Venice through its narrow alleys called “calli”, countless bridges and wide traditional and picturesque squares, still the heart of Venetian people's social life. Let our professional guide take you into an unforgettable journey among Venice's beauties and history. Discover the famous sites as well as hidden gems mixed with interesting facts about the city of the Serenissima and its everlasting history. The first highlight of the walking tour is St. Mark’s square, with the description of the majestic St. Mark’s Basilica, the elegant Doge’s Palace, the Clock Tower and the Procuratie. From St. Mark’s square we will move forward to Campo Santa Maria Formosa, where we will admire the SS. Giovanni e Paolo church with the famous Pantheon. Follow the Scuola Grande di San Marco also knowns as “Great School of Charity” (the Captains of Fortune). Last but not least, head back to St. Mark’s and admire the Malibran Theatre, step through the famous Mercerie, once the pulsing heart of commercial life back in time, nowadays Venice’s main shopping district between Rialto Bridge and St Mark’s Square. Please note that this tour does not include entrance to main sites such as the Doge's Palace or the Basilica. It is a walking tour which will completely take place outside (only external comments of the various sites will be provided).
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Additional Information
● Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour departure time
● We will visite St Mark's Square, Doge's Palace (external), The Basilica (external), Clock Tower, The Procuratie, Santa Maria Formosa, Campo and Church SS. Giovanni e Paolo, Malibran Theater, Mercerie
● Provide a printed/mobile copy of your voucher to our staff
● This tour does not include entrance to main sites and it will completely take place outside (only exterior comments of the various sites will be provided)
● The tour will take place also with rain, in the event of exceptional high tide it might be cancelled and refund will be provided
Inclusions
✔ Professional tour guide
✔ Personal headsets to hear the guide better
Exclusions
✖ Hotel pick-up and drop-off
✖ Tickets, meals and drinks except if expressly specified in the tour inclusions
✖ Other services not specified
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the service. Cancellations after this time limit or no show, no refund provided.
Meeting point
Calle Larga Ascensione, in front of the Italian Post Office located next to the Correr Museum. The staff will arrive with a Meeting Point sign