Venice “basics” – An orientation tour

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I was born and raised here so I am truly Venetian and know every little corner of it.
You will see Venice through the eyes of a local and will get plenty of information about where eating, what to do and what to avoid!!!

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Duration: 100 to 120 minutes
Starts: Venezia, Italy
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours



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What to Expect When Visiting Venezia, Veneto, Italy

I was born and raised here so I am truly Venetian and know every little corner of it.
You will see Venice through the eyes of a local and will get plenty of information about where eating, what to do and what to avoid!!!

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Stop At: St. Mark’s Square, Piazza San Marco, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy

The only square in Venice is a huge space, designed to “Impress” encompassing all the important buildings: St. Mark’s Cathedral, The Doge’s Palace, The Bell Tower, The Clock Tower, The bridge of Sighs, The Florian Café etc.

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Campo Santa Maria Formosa, Castello, Venice Italy

One of the widest Campi in town, being “campo” the term used to say SQUARE in Venetian dialect.
We will examine all its features to better understand Venice urban planning development and how the real people live.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: libreria Acqua alta, Calle Longa Santa Maria Formosa Castello 5176, 30122 Venice Italy

A magic place where genius meet the difficult way of living in a city too often subject to floods.
Ranked by the BBC among the 10 most original bookstores in the world.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo, Campo Santissimi Giovanni e Paolo, Campo Giovanni e Paolo Santissimi, 30122 Venice Italy

Another beautiful “campo” with amazing buildings.
What lies beneath an amazingly ornated Reanaissance facade?
An equestrian Statue dedicated to a mercenary soldier…a lot to see.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Guest House Al Milion, Cannaregio, 5864, 30131 Venezia VE, Italy

The area where the famous Venetian named Marco Polo lived with his family. We will learn his story.

Duration: 15 minutes

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

The very first bridge ever built on the Grand Canal in 1200.
What is today a masterpiece dating back to 1591 was originally made of wood!

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: T Fondaco Dei Tedeschi, Calle del Fontego dei Tedeschi Rialto Bridge, 30124 Venice Italy

Old warehouse for merchants in 1500, ex Venice main post office and today luxury shopping mall.
What a great job the Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas did with his renovation.
Get inside and have a look….

Duration: 15 minutes



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