Venice: Castello District Private Walking Tour
ID: GYG134088-199791
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Explore the highlights of Castello district: Riva degli Schiavoni, the Arsenale, Via Garibaldi and San Pietro di Castello. Move to Saint Mark’s square to admire the Basilica and the Doge’s chapel. Immerge yourself in the vibrant Venetian life.
Enjoy a guided tour to one of the most popular areas of Venice: Via Garibaldi and San Pietro di Castello. Walk along the large Riva degli Schiavoni to reach the Arsenale and Via Garibaldi, a large street with many bars, osterias, restaurants and shops.
At the end of this street you will cross a long wooden bridge to reach the site of San Pietro di Castello. This was the former Basilica of Venice, while San Marco was still the Doge’s chapel.
Discover this interesting area and learn about the history of the city and its inhabitants. This area is very popular, where all workers of Arsenale used to live in the past. Still now local people gather in these little squares to enjoy life chatting and drinking a glass of wine. If you want to get a taste of life in Venice this tour is for you!
Highlights
- Enjoy the visit to one of the most popular areas of Venice
- Admire places in Venice off the beaten tracks
- Enjoy the vibrant Venetian life
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Adult pricing applies to all travelers
• The tour may be canceled, due to bad weather
You are required to bring and wear a mask
All participants who are 12 years and older must present a Reinforced Green Pass that is valid in the EU and has a verifiable QR code. Reinforced Green Passes can only be obtained by uploading either proof of full vaccination or proof of a Covid-19 infection within the last 6 months to either the Green Pass or Covid Certificate app
Meet our guide between the two columns in St. Mark's Square
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.
