Welcome! Venice Sightseeing kickstart Tour with local guide, small group

2 hours

Moderate

Welcome to Venice, the highlights and must sees with a guide art historian
We'll start our tour from the historical Rialto area, defined by historians "the Wall Street of Europe in the Middle Ages". We'll discover the secrets of Rialto and I'll unveil the venetian point of view about the Rialto bridge and its spectacular view on the Grand Canal. We'll discover why masks and Carnival are so important in Venice and then away from the crowds, we will take a walk to discover the unique layout of the city: bridges, fancy private palaces, narrow alleyways, large and small campi(our squares), elaborate stone well heads. Finally we'll reach the most beautiful square of the world, Piazza San Marco, to see the famous architectures (the Doges' Palace, Sansovino Library, the Bridge of Sighs, the Bell Tower, Procuratie) only outside. Here I will share with you some secrets and details that generally people don’t notice.
If you are a curious traveller and it's your first time in Venice for sure you'd like to have answers to all these questions:
Why was Venice built on water? When was Venice built? Why does St. Mark's Church look so Oriental? Is Venice sinking?

I will lead you through the millennium of life of the Serenissima Republic. So, let's discover the past full of charm of this unique city and its intriguing present.
What's included?
    A great lover of Venice for helping you to fall in love with the city on the water
    photo stops
    Visit to the historical area of Rialto
    Unique view of the Rialto bridge
    Many tips and suggestion for your stay in Venice
    Exclusions
    • Tip or gratuity
    • Food & drinks
    Gratuities
    Snacks
    Please note
    • Stroller / pram accessible
    • Animals or pets allowed
    • Public transportation nearby
    • Infants must sit on your lap
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Infant seats unavailable
    • 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, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
    What to bring
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