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Discover Venice on a guided walking tour with a small group, with the option to upgrade to a private experience, designed for travelers who want to go beyond the usual tourist routes, starting right at Venice Santa Lucia Train Station for maximum convenience.
Your expert guide leads you through authentic neighborhoods and squares, including Campo dei Tolentini and Campo Santa Margherita. Continue through artistic and historic highlights such as Campo San Pantalon, home to remarkable painted ceilings, and the Squero di San Trovaso, one of the last traditional gondola workshops. Crossing the Accademia Bridge, you enjoy beautiful views over the Grand Canal.
Pass by architectural gems like the Scala Contarini del Bovolo and Teatro La Fenice. The experience concludes in the Rialto area, where centuries of trade and daily life come together.
Perfect for first-time visitors and returning travelers, this walking tour combines convenient logistics, expert storytelling, and local insight.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your guide at the train station.
The tour ends by the bridge.
Itinerary
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1Stazione di Venezia Santa Lucia
Meet your guide at the train station.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Stopping at Campo dei Tolentini, your guide introduces a quieter side of Venice and shares insights into local life and neighborhood history.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
At Campo San Pantalon, the guide shares the story of the nearby church, famous for its extraordinary painted ceiling and artistic importance.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
The route continues to Campo Santa Margherita, a vibrant square where students and locals gather, offering a glimpse into everyday Venetian culture.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Squero di San Trovaso
From Squero di San Trovaso, you observe one of Venice’s last traditional gondola workshops while learning about the craftsmanship behind gondola construction.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Ponte dell'Accademia
Crossing the Accademia Bridge, the guide highlights panoramic views over the Grand Canal and explains its strategic importance.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Scala Contarini del Bovolo
Passing the Scala Contarini del Bovolo, the guide points out this elegant spiral staircase, a lesser-known architectural treasure of Venice.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Teatro La Fenice (Pass by)
As you walk by Teatro La Fenice, your guide shares key moments from the history of this world-famous opera house.
Admission ticket free -
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In Campo San Bortolomio, the guide explains the square’s long-standing role as a central meeting point near the Rialto area.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The experience ends at the Rialto Bridge, where history, commerce, and daily Venetian life come together in one of the city’s most iconic locations.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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