Venice: 1.5-Hour Walking Tour Venice: 1.5-Hour Walking Tour in French
ID: GYG132777-O-277145
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
Starting in Saint Mark’s Square, this atmospheric walking tour will then whisk you away from the crowded streets into the treasure filled pockets of the Castello area.
Starting in St. Mark’s Square, this atmospheric walking tour will whisk you away from the crowded streets into the treasure filled pockets of the Castello area. A qualified guide will walk you through the hidden squares, winding canals and historical buildings providing you with a perfect introduction to the origins, symbols, traditions, architecture and life in present day Venice.
The tour will start with a historical introduction of St. Marks’s Square and its architectural delights, allowing you to discover the history of the majestic St. Mark’s Basilica, the illustrious Doge’s Palace, once the seat of the power of the Republic of Venice, and the extraordinary, Renaissance clock tower. Leaving the square, you will be guided into the residential Castello area, allowing you to discover this part of Venice in all of its elegance, through its labyrinth of narrow alleys known as calli, its many bridges, winding canals and wide picturesque squares called campi.
Discover campo Santa Maria Formosa and campo San Giovanni & Paolo, with its stunning Basilica, where the doges of Venice were buried. At the end of your walking tour, come back with your local guide in San Marco's square passing through the Mercerie, the shopping connection street between Rialto and San Marco.
Highlights
- Embark on a 1.5-hour walking tour of Saint Mark's Square and the Castello area
- Escape the crowds by visiting an atmospheric, residential part of the city
- Be led by a fully qualified local guide and live audio commentary
- Discover hidden campi and churches in the less crowed area behind San Marco
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This is an external walking tour only
• Check-in will be 15 minutes prior to the booked tour starting time
• This activity is not wheelchair accessible
• You should wear comfortable walking shoes
• The walking tour will take place rain or shine
• Children are free up to 5 years, from 6 they pay the full ticket (ID required)
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Meet next to the post office San Marco (opposite side of the Saint Marks Basilica). Look for the yellow sign "Meeting point" on the wooden kiosk.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
