Wandering in Venice: San Marco Square and Hidden Corners

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Spectacular walking guided tour in the heart of Venice: from Piazza San Marco to Rialto!

A qualified Venetian guide escort you through the labyrinth of narrow street explaining you the most important monuments of Venice. This experience will bring you back at the time of the Glorious Republic of Venice!

The visit begins in Piazza San Marco where you will discover the history of the main highlights of the square and we will take you inside the secret itinerary of the Prisons’ Palace, then we will proceed until Rialto bridge, admiring the lovely spots and fascinating places as Chiesa dei Miracoli and Basilica of S. Giovanni and Paolo.

At Rialto you will see the imposing bridge that became the symbol of Venice and also the famous and romantic Fortuny Palace.

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Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
Starts: Venezia, Italy
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours



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Spectacular walking guided tour in the heart of Venice: from Piazza San Marco to Rialto!

A qualified Venetian guide escort you through the labyrinth of narrow street explaining you the most important monuments of Venice. This experience will bring you back at the time of the Glorious Republic of Venice!

The visit begins in Piazza San Marco where you will discover the history of the main highlights of the square and we will take you inside the secret itinerary of the Prisons’ Palace, then we will proceed until Rialto bridge, admiring the lovely spots and fascinating places as Chiesa dei Miracoli and Basilica of S. Giovanni and Paolo.

At Rialto you will see the imposing bridge that became the symbol of Venice and also the famous and romantic Fortuny Palace.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Piazza San Marco, 31024 Venice Italy

A morning walking tour to find out the real Venetian soul! The expert guide will explain you properly the main monuments of Saint Mark’s Square and take you around the unknown romantic Venice.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Palazzo delle Prigioni, Castello 4209 Calle degli Albanesi, 31024 Venice Italy

The cells, the torture room and the court of the Lords of the Night, the police of the Venetian Republic.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo (San Zanipolo), Campo SS. Giovanni e Paolo, 30122 Venice Italy

Then the tour proceeds along the picturesque squares like Santa Maria Formosa or S. Giovanni and Paolo where you will be stunned in front of the spectacular church with its huge façade!

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Church of Santa Maria dei Miracoli, Campiello dei Miracoli, 30121 Venezia VE, Italy

Hidden Renaissance masterpiece made of marbles sorrounded by beautiful palaces in the heart of Venice.

Duration: 3 minutes

Stop At: Ponte di Rialto, Ruga degli Orefici (Rialto) San Polo, 30125 Venice Italy

After having seen the house of the legendary Marco Polo you will arrive to the Rialto Bridge with its traditional market! Once the merchants from all over the world came here to trade their exotic goods.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Palazzo Fortuny (Pesaro degli Orfei), Sestiere San Marco 3780, 30124 Venice Italy

Gothic palace in a romantic square surrounded by small canals.

Duration: 5 minutes



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