Welcome! Venice Sightseeing kickstart Tour with local guide, small group


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From $75.84

27 reviews   (5.00)

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 2 hours

Departs: Venice, Venice

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

We'll start our tour from the historical Rialto area, defined by historians "the Wall Street of Europe in the Middle Ages". We'll discover the secrets of the Rialto Market and I'll unveil the venetian point of view about the Rialto bridge and its spectacular view on the Grand Canal. We'll discover why masks and Carnival are so important in Venice and then away from the crowds, we will take a walk to discover the unique layout of the city: bridges, fancy private palaces, narrow alleyways, large and small campi(our squares), elaborate stone well heads. Finally we'll reach the most beautiful square of the world, Piazza San Marco, to see all the famous architectures (the Doges' Palace, Sansovino Library, the Bridge of Sighs, the Bell Tower, Procuratie) online outside.
If you are a curious traveller and it's your first time in Venice for sure you'd like to have answers to all these questions:
Why was Venice built on water? When was Venice built? Why does St. Mark's Church look so Oriental? Is Venice sinking?

I will lead you through the millennium of life of the Serenissima Republic. So, let's discover the past full of charm of this unique city and its intriguing present.


What's Included

photo stops

A great lover of Venice for helping you to fall in love with the city on the water

Many tips and suggestion for your stay in Venice

Unique view of the Rialto bridge

Visit to the historical area of "Carampane"

Visit to the historical market

What's Not Included

Gratuities

Snacks


Traveler Information

  • CHILD: Age: 1 - 12
  • ADULT: Age: 13 - 99

Additional Info

  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

What To Expect

San Polo
You will meet Lucia, your guide, at the well in the middle of the campo (kind of square). We will start to discover the city with fundamental information, such as its subdivision, origins, water supply and its rules for loving and respecting the city!

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

We will discover together the ancient area of ​​the Carampane. Did you know that there was a red light district during the Serenissima Republic? We will discover the history and incredible stories of the ladies used to live in the area. We will take a look to the "nizioleti" street names and we will see how intriguing they are

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mercati di Rialto
Let's discover the Rialto market area, the most colourful area of Venice with its many secrets. Let's take a look to the ancient system of measurement of fish and let's discuss how the area is suffering the low number of venetians still living in the islands

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ponte di Rialto
An amazing view from a hidden corner to discover the secrets of the Rialto bridge: why was it built, when, where the name is coming from? Let's take a look to incredible decorations: you can't imagine wha they are!

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Canal Grande
Let's grab a photo of the main canal in Venice: The beautiful Grand Canal of Venice and let's discover its history and details

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

San Marco
Let's see one of the hidden jewels in Venice: for example it can ben scala Contarini del Bovolo. Let's discover where the name is coming from, why the family decided to built it, why is so hidden

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Piazza San Marco
Let's explore San Marco Square, your guide will show you many details and secrets of the Doge's Palace, the San Marco Basilica and the main monuments of the most beautiful square of the world:
the bell tower, the clock tower, the loggia, the Marciana library, the procuratie, the former royal palace during the foreign dominations and columns with unique decorations I will reveal to you the secrets (only outside). We will admire the unique view of the main entrance to the city of the past while also discovering the terrible legends that increase its charm.
We will end the tour in this fascinating place and I will provide you with details and directions for the continuation of your visit to Venice

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included


Reviews

Excellent tour of Venice
R6830NOandrewr, 21-12-2022
Lucia is an excellent guide, extremely knowledgeable, kind and friendly. Everything was organised perfectly and we enjoyed everything from the private boat tour to the walking tour of venice. Her specialist knowledge of venetian art history and culture was also appreciated. I would and will definitely do more tours with Lucia :)
A great guided walking tour (and we've been on a lot of them)!
selmrl, 01-10-2022
Lucia is an informative, fun, and energetic guide. We fully enjoyed our time with her, and highly recommend taking her tour. 5 Stars!
The best tour guide
Ronen V, 21-09-2022
The best guide we had in Venice, pleasant explanation, entertaining, sense of humor, local tips, intriguing about the city, encouraging to ask questions, full of knowledge in every field.
Best tour we’ve ever had!
390vilt_, 21-09-2022
It was the best city tour that we’ve ever had!
Full of simbols, tips and ticks, culture, history and local life stories here in Venice were remarkable!!
We’ve never met such a caring, honest and enthusiastic guide!
The tour was involving! She is a real Venetian full of love for this city!

Grazie Mille!
Great tour guide
maryfair2018, 14-06-2022
Lucia was a great tour guide! We were a group of nine adult family members and she answered all our questions. She was very knowledgeable and spoke English very clearly. She was very knowledgeable and spoke English very clearly. We are right in bed reservations at a wonderful restaurant. We highly recommend!




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