Venice highlights historical walking tour
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Venice highlights historical walking tour

4.3/5
Excellent
Based on 39 reviews
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£19.00
Free cancellation
Language: English , Italian , French , Spanish , German
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 2 hours
Safety measures applied
Do this because
  • Enjoy a walking tour and a journey back in the past
  • Take a walk through historically significant locations in Venice
  • Admire the façade of Basilica di San Marco – the Golden Cathedral
  • Complete your tour at Rialto Bridge and its medieval market
What to expect

You'll enjoy an outdoor tour through the most iconic and historically significant locations in Venice. A qualified guide will accompany you through the millennium of life in the Venice Republic, reliving the floating city's charming past.

You'll learn about the Doge (King of Venice) and the highest nobility who ruled the empire and traded with people from all over the world. You'll also witness the stunning outside façade of Basilica di San Marco, commonly known as the Golden Cathedral, as well as the world-famous horses carried from Constantinople and overlooking the square from the towering terrance decorated by the most acclaimed Venetian artists.

After that, you'll proceed with your guide through Calli's maze to view the square Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo and the Venetian Pantheon. You'll get to the famed S. Giacometto Church, the oldest building in Venice, and the magnificent Rialto Bridge with its medieval market.

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COVID-19 information
The following health and safety measures are in place, so you can relax and enjoy your experience.
  • Visitor numbers are limited to reduce crowds
  • The experience complies with government regulations
  • What's not included
    • Entrance fees
    Where

    Venice Tours Srl, Close to San Marco Square, Calle San Gallo, 1093/b, 30124, Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy

    Meeting point:
    The office is close to San Marco Square. Having the Basilica of San Marco behind you, stay on the right side of the square and go under the arches. Find the Olivetti Museum, turn right passing under the archways, cross the little bridge and go straight on, towards "Campo San Gallo". Venice Tours Office is in the square San Marco, 1093/B. Please be at the meeting point 5 minutes before the departure time.
    What to remember
    • The tour does not operate in case of exceptional high tide
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    Provider
    Venice City Tour
    Booking fee
    Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
    Cancellation policy
    Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

    What people say about this experience

    Excellent

    4.3/5

    Based on 39 reviews from verified customers

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    Review categories

    Safety

    4.2/5

    Service

    4.2/5

    Staff

    4.2/5

    Value for money

    4.4/5

    • Anonymous

      From United States of America - March 2023

      Excellent

      Overall rated

      5/5

    • Anonymous

      From Belgium - February 2023

      Excellent

      Overall rated

      5/5

      Combinatie van toeristische plekken en verborgen parels in Venetië.

    • Anonymous

      From Italy - February 2023

      Excellent

      Overall rated

      5/5

      La guida è molto brava, preparata ed empatica. Ci ha portato anche in zone meno conosciute e ci ha raccontato particolari molto interessanti sia stori ...

    • Anonymous

      From France - December 2022

      Average

      Overall rated

      3/5

      Visite moitié en anglais moitié en espagnole, car groupe mixte, comme cela est précisé dans le descriptif ça peu arriver. Sur le fond quelques élément ...

    • Anonymous

      From Italy - November 2022

      Excellent

      Overall rated

      5/5

      La nostra guida era Francesco. Dinamico e molto interessante, ha risposto alle curiosità di tutti gentilmente. Abbiamo fatto un bel giro ed il tempo è ...

    • Anonymous

      From Italy - November 2022

      Excellent

      Overall rated

      5/5

      Due ore volate... Scoprire Venezia con questo tour è tutta u'altra storia. Grazie a Francesco che ci ha guidato in questa bellissima esperienza. Lisa

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