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Discover Venice’s Icons: Private 3-Hour Walking Tour

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Overview

A trip to the discovery of the Venice highlights, a guided outdoor walking tour through the canals, cathedrals and calli (the little alleyways of Venice). Your local guide will show you the secrets of this City of Bridges, one of the most beautiful and romantic city in the world, where to get lost, love and be seduced experiencing the thrill of the past and the charm of historical monuments like The Doge's Palace , San Marco Basilic and suggestive places like Rialto with its majestic Bridge and much more.

A magical experience !!

The  tour lasts  3 hours.

Available in the morning or in the afternoon.

What's Included

  • Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
  • Outdoor Walking tour
  • Local taxes
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
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Piazza San Marco
30124 Venezia VE, Italy

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Piazza San Marco

Meet your guide in St Mark’s Square; famous for its beauty and architectural majesty
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40 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Campo Santa Maria Formosa

Campo Saint Maria Formosa with its Church is, according to the tradition, the first of the lagoon’s eight churches to be built.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Fondamenta Nove

Fondamenta Nove is a long promanade which costs the canals with its wonderful views of the North Lagoon Islands and Murano Island
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo (San Zanipolo)

In Campo san Giovanni and Paolo are located some of the most important monuments in the city: The Church, Scuola Grande di San Marco , one of the six Scuole Grandi in Venice, and a real masterpiece of architecture , The Majestic Hospital and the Equestrian statue of Bartolomeo Colleoni.This 4m tall statue is the only monument of an actual person ever created during the time of the Serenissima and to make it even more special, it is the first equestrian statue standing on three feet.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Ponte di Rialto

A few steps away from Marco Polo’s House, who was the most famous of all Venetians and a world-famous exploreryou will reach the Rialto Bridge,famous symbol of Venice, until the nineteenth century was the only bridge between the two sides of the Grand Canal. Rialto is an indispensable part of the Venetian skyline and marks its pulsating and commercial heart.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Discover Venice’s Icons: Private 3-Hour Walking Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
  • Outdoor Walking tour
  • Local taxes
  • Professional art historian guide
  • Local guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
  • On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it

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