Venice Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
A true labyrinth of alleys, 150 canals and eclectic gothic and byzantine architectural styles, Venice is a truly unique city and one of Italy’s finest jewels. Once the capital of a maritime empire that controlled commerce over the Mediterranean Sea, time seems to have stood still here due to the absence of cars and modern buildings. The crown jewel of the Adriatic Sea was the muse of Hemingway, Byron, and James, and many others. Today, it struggles with the modern age of tourism and climate change. We will unveil the true charm of Venice for your eyes only.
Inclusions
What's included
- Possible customizing on tour with your local guide on the spot
- Private guided Tour
- Local Guide who will be with your group only
What's not
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees
Itinerary
You will learn about: Lost origins First population Germanic and Hun invasion The founding families who elected the first doge Eastern Roman Empire Charlemagne's son Pepin and the failed siege of Venice The acquisition of relics claimed to be of St Mark the Evangelist from Alexandria and the building of the Basilica The Republic of Venice and its colonial empire Stato da Màr. Imperial power following the Fourth Crusade The sacking of Constantinople Trade with the muslim world The black plague Decline of the 15th century 18th century elegance Napoleon’s conquest Austrian control 19th century foundation of the Kingdom of Italy You will see: Piazza San Marco - Saint Mark’s Square Ponte dei Suspiri – Bridge of Sighs Basilica di San Marco - Basilica of Saint Mark Pallazo Ducalle - Doge’s Palace Campo Santa Maria Formosa Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo – Basilica of Saint John and Saint Paul Campo Santa Marina Fondaco dei Tedeschi Grand Canal Ponte di Rialto – Rialto Bridge
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- At the Column of Saint Theodore, 30100 Venezia VE, Italy
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Global Guide Services
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
How it compares in Venice
- Its from-price is 88% above 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.
Special offers in Venice
Was/now prices come from the operator, never from us.
