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Discover the cultural heritage and commercial history of Venice on a private tour of San Polo and Rialto. See Rialto Bridge and Market, and visit the spectacular Basilica Dei Frari. Extended options: visit St. Mark’s Bell Tower and the Doge’s Palace.
Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:
2-hour: Basilica Dei Frari & San Polo
Choose this tour to explore San Polo, visit the Basilica Dei Frari, and see highlights such as Rialto Bridge and Chiesa di San Giacomo.
3-hour: Basilica Dei Frari, San Polo & St. Mark's Bell Tower
Choose this tour to explore San Polo, visit the Basilica Dei Frari and St. Mark's Bell Tower, and see highlights such as Rialto Bridge and Chiesa di San Giacomo.
5-hour: Basilica, San Polo, Bell Tower & Doge's Palace
Choose this tour to explore San Polo, visit the Basilica Dei Frari, St. Mark's Bell Tower and Doge's Palace. See highlights such as Rialto Bridge and Chiesa di San Giacomo.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your guide next to the Il Gobbo di Rialto statue, Campo S. Giacomo di Rialto, 30125 Venezia VE, Italy
Itinerary
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Meet your guide in front of the main entrance to the Church of Saint Roch, Campo dei Frari, 3063, 30125 Venezia VE, Italy
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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See the highlights of the San Polo and Rialto neighborhoods and visit the magnificent Basilica of Santa María Gloriosa dei Frari. Don't be disappointed by the basilica's modest Gothic exterior, as the interior hides the wealth of the Italian Renaissance. It's amazing architecture is complimented by a number of sculptures and paintings, including works of masters such as Titian and Bellini. It's an awe-inspiring space that has served the local community for centuries.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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As you wander along some of Venice's oldest streets lined with with small medieval houses and merchants’ shops, your Private Guide will explain how during the Middle Ages this crowded neighborhood became the center of trade for silk, spices, precious metals, exotic woods and other goods. Head to the largest square in Venice, Campo San Polo to feel the buzzing atmosphere, smells and sounds, and learn about the famous Rialto Market, which has been in operation for more than 600 years.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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You will pass San Giacomo di Rialto, the oldest church in Venice’s Old Town, and end the tour at the popular Rialto Bridge, which has been connecting San Paulo to San Marco for over 400 years. It is a must-see in Venice!
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Also explore San Marco district and visit St. Mark’s Bell Tower to enjoy the best views over the Old Town and Grand Canal.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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During this you will walk from the Rialto Bridge to Piazza San Marco, which is the principal square in Venice, featuring prominent landmarks such as the beautiful St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace. These buildings play a major role in the city’s history.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Visit Doge’s Palace (Palazzo Ducale) with skip-the-line tickets that allow you to jump the queue to this top attraction. The Doge’s Palace is an iconic example of Venetian Gothic and a treasure box of local history. Learn about the city’s Golden Age as you explore the luxurious Doge’s apartments, institutional chambers, the Old Prison, and the New Prison.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
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Highlights include works by famous artists such as Titan, Veronese, and Tintoretto, and taking photos at the Bridge of Sighs, which connects the palace to its prison and offers an amazing view of St. Mark’s Square and the lagoon.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The highlight of this tour will be admiring the city’s panorama from the viewing terrace of the Campanile (St. Mark’s Bell Tower) with skip-the-line tickets.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please check your email the day before the tour to receive your voucher and important information.
- Please note that the number of attractions depends on the option selected. You will not visit St. Mark’s Bell Tower and the Doge’s Palace on the basic 2-hour tour.
- Skip-the-line tickets to Doge’s Palace grant you immediate entry at your booked time, without waiting in line at the ticket office. There are mandatory security checks. Headphones/audio whisper systems will be provided for groups larger than 10.
- Skip-the-line tickets to St. Mark's Campanile (Bell Tower) include priority admission without waiting at the ticket office and lift access to the viewing terrace. Tickets to St. Mark’s Basilica are not included in this tour.
- 2-hour tour: For the comfort of all guests, it is best to have 1 licensed guide per maximum of 25 guests. If there are 26-50 people in your group, we will provide the service of 2 licensed guides so that all guests can get the best experience, ask questions and hear the guide well.
- 3- and 5-hour tours: Due to regulations, we will have 1 licensed guide per maximum of 20 guests. If there are 21-40 people in your group, we will provide the service of 2 licensed guides.
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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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