Venezia Trip Overview
Discover the unique beauty of Venice on this kid-friendly 2.5-hour walking tour. Let your guide entertain the kids with a fun treasure hunt that will allow them to learn about the sights and the history of the city, while you sit back and enjoy the ride.
The small group tour starts at the spectacular Rialto Bridge and from here the journey begins. Venice is like making your way through a maze with narrow streets that all seem to look alike, over picturesque bridges, with something wonderful to see around every corner. It’s sure to be a highlight for the kids.
On the walk you’ll visit the Rialto Market to tickle your appetite, see the statue of Goldoni in Campo San Bartolomeo, the ‘drawing room of Europe’, St Mark’s Square, the stunning St. Mark’s Basilica, Doge’s Palace and see where Marco Polo once lived.
This tour is ideal for young learners and curious explorers who are keen to know more about Venice and who love to hear fascinating stories.
Additional Info
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Venezia, Italy
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Venezia, Veneto, Italy
Discover the unique beauty of Venice on this kid-friendly 2.5-hour walking tour. Let your guide entertain the kids with a fun treasure hunt that will allow them to learn about the sights and the history of the city, while you sit back and enjoy the ride.
The small group tour starts at the spectacular Rialto Bridge and from here the journey begins. Venice is like making your way through a maze with narrow streets that all seem to look alike, over picturesque bridges, with something wonderful to see around every corner. It’s sure to be a highlight for the kids.
On the walk you’ll visit the Rialto Market to tickle your appetite, see the statue of Goldoni in Campo San Bartolomeo, the ‘drawing room of Europe’, St Mark’s Square, the stunning St. Mark’s Basilica, Doge’s Palace and see where Marco Polo once lived.
This tour is ideal for young learners and curious explorers who are keen to know more about Venice and who love to hear fascinating stories.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Ponte di Rialto, Ruga degli Orefici (Rialto) San Polo, 30125 Venice Italy
The Rialto Bridge is the oldest of the four bridges spanning the Grand Canal in Venice, which connects San Marco and San Polo districts. The bridge has been rebuilt several times since its first construction as a pontoon bridge in the 12th century, and is now a significant tourist attraction in the city.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Casa di Marco Polo, Calle Scaleta, 30121 Venice Italy
Marco Polo was an Italian merchant, explorer, and writer who travelled through Asia along the Silk Road between 1271 and 1295. He was born in Venice and Marco’s home can be visited near San Giovanni Crisostomo Church and behind Teatro Malibran, it isn’t open to the public, but there’s a small marble plaque on the wall commemorating its importance.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Campo San Bartolomeo, San Marco, Venice Italy
Campo San Bartolomeo is a square close to the grand canal, that leads to the east side of the Rialto Bridge. Named after Saint Bartholomew, one of the 12 Apostles, Campo San Bartolomeo is home to a church (also named after Saint Bartholomew) and a bronze statue of the 18th century Venetian comic playwright Carlo Goldoni.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Piazza San Marco, 31024 Venice Italy
St. Mark’s Square (Piazza San Marco) is often referred to as “the drawing room of Europe” and is one of the most famous squares in Italy. With St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace at one end, the campanile in the center, and the colonnaded arcade topped by the Procuratie palaces lining three sides. The piazza is home to a number of palaces and sculptures by the Renaissance sculptor and architect Sansovino.
Duration: 1 hour
