Unmissable and precious: orientation walking tour
TOUR DESCRIPTION
The itinerary of this orientation tour suitable for kids, teens and grown-ups is a combination of the main sights in St Mark’s Square (including St Mark’s Basilica inside) and some quiet backstreets in the residential neighbourhood off the beaten tracks.
We’ll walk throughout the lovely districts Cannaregio and Castello, where many Venetians still have their homes; we’ll see the charming Campo San Giovanni e Paolo, we’ll walk along narrow streets (calli) and picturesque little squares (campo) to explore the “hidden Venice”, we’ll pass in front of Marco Polo’s House and finally reach the famous Rialto Bridge over the Grand Canal.
We’ll talk about the glorious past of the Serenissima Repubblica but also about nowadays real life and all your questions will be welcomed!
At the end of the tour, if you want to get in touch with a more flavorsome side of Venice, I may suggest you an Ostaria, a smart restaurant where the locals go or we could add an extra hour to do a bacaro tour!
TOUR DETAILS
IDEAL AGE
Ideal for kids, teens and grown-ups
Duration
Up to 2 hours
Kind of tour
Walking tour
schedule
Available
AM or PM
on request
Meeting point
Normally in St Mark's Square by the exit of the Doge’s Palace (Porta della Carta)
Additional Fees
Available (and highly recommended) for St Mark’s Church from April 1st to October 31st (€3 per person): instructions to book on line will be provided. In case of “acqua alta” (flooding) or special events, the church might be closed without warning or the skip-the-line access may not be guaranteed.
Dress code
No shorts, no miniskirts, no bare shoulders; backpacks are not allowed inside Saint Mark’s church: outside locker-rooms are free of charge.
POSSIBLE COMBINATIONS
This tour can be combined with several other tours such as the scavenger hunt in the Doge’s Palace inspired by Casanova’s prison break or with a boat tour along the Grand Canal or with food tasting
ITINERARY ON THE MAP
