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- German
- English
- Italian
- French
- Spanish
You'll be escorted by your private guide during a relaxing 2-hour guided walk away from the main tourist sites and crowds. We make our way through the labyrinth of alleyways towards the famous Opera house La Fenice, then a quiet walk towards Palazzo Fortuny once known as Palace of the Orpheans, we will see the ornate Bovolo spiral staircase tucked away in a tiny courtyard, then onto a view of Rialto bridge and Grand Canal.
Choose the option with the private gondola ride and you will end the 2-hour walking tour with our enchanting gondola ride and glide through centuries of history, allowing yourself to be captivated by the glamour and elegance of the Venetian Palazzi. The perfect way to appreciate the beauty, charm and color of this unique city built on water, you will be enthralled by what surrounds you.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your guide 15 min before in front of the entrance of the Correr Museum in Saint Mark's square, opposite side of the Saint Mark's Basilica.
The tour usually ends in Rialto area but you can choose your itinerary with your guide
Itinerary
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Meet your local guide in front of the entrance of the Correr museum in Saint Mark's square (opposite side of the Saint Mark's Basilica). Your guide will have a sign with your name on it to be recognizable. You'll be escorted by your private guide during a relaxing 2-hour guided walk away from the main tourist sites and crowds.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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We make our way through the labyrinth of alleyways towards the famous Opera house La Fenice which burned down and has now been rebuilt to is original glory.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
3
Then a quiet walk towards Palazzo Fortuny once known as Palace of the Orpheans, we will see the ornate Bovolo spiral staircase (known as ‘of the snail’) tucked away in a tiny courtyard, then onto a view of Rialto bridge and Grand Canal.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
4
Discover the hunch-back of Rialto, Marco Polo’s house and much more. Take advantage of our expert guides, and learn about the Venetian dialect. Hear the history of this enchanting city from our local guides. Discover the extraordinary architectural masterpieces and why they were built that way, learn how Venice lost out on the trade routes when the New World was discovered, leaving Venice medieval forever. Strolling along the narrow streets, “Calle”, to encounter hidden away treasures.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour is not suitable if you have limited mobility;
- This activity is not wheelchair accessible;
- Please reconfirm your booking the day before;
- This tour operates rain or shine.
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Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour is not suitable if you have limited mobility;
- This activity is not wheelchair accessible;
- Please reconfirm your booking the day before;
- This tour operates rain or shine.
- 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
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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