Venice Highlights Guided Walking Tour
- 1h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Discover Venice's Sights and Secrets Meet your guide at the San Zaccaria waterfront monument and leave the tourist tracks behind to dive into the authentic, winding backstreets of the Serenissima. Navigate Authentic Neighborhoods Stroll down Ruga Giuffa into the sunlit expanse of Campo Santa Maria Formosa, a historic square rich in local heritage. Next, weave through San Lio to arrive at Campo San Bartolomeo, the energetic hub at the doorstep of the Rialto Bridge. Uncover Secret Shortcuts and Gondola Basins Slip through the covered archway of Sottoportego del Carbon to see the quiet routes locals use. Continue past San Luca to find Bacino Orseolo, a photogenic hidden basin where rows of traditional black gondolas bob in the water. A Grand Finale at St. Mark's Your express stroll reaches its climax as you enter the monumental expanse of St. Mark's Square. Finish your experience with a short, exclusive visit to a nearby workshop to admire authentic, hand-blown Murano glass art.
Inclusions
What's included
- 1.5-hour guided historic walking tour of Venice
- Curated exterior route covering Rialto, Campo Santa Maria Formosa, and Bacino Orseolo
- Short entry and live showcase at an authentic Murano glass workshop
- Professional, licensed local tour guide
What's not
- Gratuities (optional)
Itinerary
Campo Santa Maria Formosa is one of Venice's largest and most authentic public squares, beautifully showcasing a vibrant mix of grand Renaissance palaces and lively neighborhood cafes. Deeply steeped in local history, this picturesque square is anchored by its magnificent, white-stone church and serves as a bustling crossroads where the rhythms of daily Venetian life unfold.
Campo San Bartolomeo is a vibrant and energetic public square located just steps from the iconic Rialto Bridge, serving as one of Venice's most popular local meeting points. Dominated by the famous bronze statue of playwright Carlo Goldoni, this bustling crossroads is framed by elegant historic buildings, lively cafes, and popular shopping avenues.
Commonly described as the "drawing room of Europe," St. Mark's Square is Venice's monumental centerpiece, framed by the breathtaking Byzantine domes of the Basilica and the Gothic grandeur of the Doge's Palace. As the city's main public arena, this spectacular piazza blends centuries of political history with open-air orchestras, soaring architecture, and unforgettable lagoon views.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Monumento Nazionale a Vittorio Emanuele II, Riva degli Schiavoni, 30122 Venezia. Look for your team holding a blue flag or agency sign.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 10 travellers
- Operated by
- Journey Tours
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Venice
- Its from-price is 81% below the median of the 1991 experiences we list in Venice.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Venice
Venice floats on a lagoon of more than a hundred islands, a city of canals, palaces and bridges with no cars, where every walk ends somewhere unexpected.
The Grand Canal sweeps through the city in a great reversed S, lined with palaces and crossed by the Rialto Bridge. Near its mouth, Piazza San Marco gathers St Mark's Basilica with its golden mosaics, the Doge's Palace, the Bridge of Sighs and the tall brick campanile. Water buses and gondolas show the city from the angle it was built to be seen.
Top-ranked sights in Venice: St. Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco), St. Mark's Basilica (Basilica di San Marco), Grand Canal.
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