Venezia Trip Overview
We’ll start our tour from the historical Rialto area, defined by historians “the Wall Street of Europe in the Middle Ages”. We’ll discover the secrets of the Rialto Market and I’ll unveil the venetian point of view about the Rialto bridge and its spectacular view on the Grand Canal. We’ll discover why masks and Carnival are so important in Venice and then away from the crowds, we will take a walk to discover the unique layout of the city: bridges, fancy private palaces, narrow alleyways, large and small campi(our squares), elaborate stone well heads. Finally we’ll reach the most beautiful square of the world, Piazza San Marco, to see all the famous architectures (the Doges’ Palace, Sansovino Library, the Bridge of Sighs, the Bell Tower, Procuratie) online outside.
If you are a curious traveller and it’s your first time in Venice for sure you’d like to have answers to all these questions:
Why was Venice built on water? When was Venice built? Why does St. Mark’s Church look so Oriental? Is Venice sinking?
I will lead you through the millennium of life of the Serenissima Republic. So, let’s discover the past full of charm of this unique city and its intriguing present.
Additional Info
Duration: 2 hours
Starts: Venezia, Italy
Trip Category: Walking & Biking Tours >> Walking Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Venezia, Veneto, Italy
We’ll start our tour from the historical Rialto area, defined by historians “the Wall Street of Europe in the Middle Ages”. We’ll discover the secrets of the Rialto Market and I’ll unveil the venetian point of view about the Rialto bridge and its spectacular view on the Grand Canal. We’ll discover why masks and Carnival are so important in Venice and then away from the crowds, we will take a walk to discover the unique layout of the city: bridges, fancy private palaces, narrow alleyways, large and small campi(our squares), elaborate stone well heads. Finally we’ll reach the most beautiful square of the world, Piazza San Marco, to see all the famous architectures (the Doges’ Palace, Sansovino Library, the Bridge of Sighs, the Bell Tower, Procuratie) online outside.
If you are a curious traveller and it’s your first time in Venice for sure you’d like to have answers to all these questions:
Why was Venice built on water? When was Venice built? Why does St. Mark’s Church look so Oriental? Is Venice sinking?
I will lead you through the millennium of life of the Serenissima Republic. So, let’s discover the past full of charm of this unique city and its intriguing present.
Itinerary
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Stop At: San Polo, Venice Italy
You will meet Lucia, your guide, at the well in the middle of the campo (kind of square). We will start to discover the city with fundamental information, such as its subdivision, origins, water supply and its rules for loving and respecting the city!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Rio Terà de le Carampane, 30125 Venezia VE, Italy
We will discover together the ancient area of the Carampane. Did you know that there was a red light district during the Serenissima Republic? We will discover the history and incredible stories of the ladies used to live in the area. We will take a look to the “nizioleti” street names and we will see how intriguing they are
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Mercati di Rialto, Campo della Pescaria Vicino il Ponte di Rialto, 30125 Venice Italy
Let’s discover the Rialto market area, the most colourful area of Venice with its many secrets. Let’s take a look to the ancient system of measurement of fish and let’s discuss how the area is suffering the low number of venetians still living in the islands
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Ponte di Rialto, Ruga degli Orefici (Rialto) San Polo, 30125 Venice Italy
An amazing view from a hidden corner to discover the secrets of the Rialto bridge: why was it built, when, where the name is coming from? Let’s take a look to incredible decorations: you can’t imagine wha they are!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Canal Grande, 30100 Venice Italy
Let’s grab a photo of the main canal in Venice: The beautiful Grand Canal of Venice and let’s discover its history and details
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Scala Contarini del Bovolo, San Marco, 4303, 30124 Venice Italy
One of the hidden jewels in Venice: scala Contarini del Bovolo. Let’s discover where the nameis coming from, why the family decided to built it, why is so hidden
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Teatro La Fenice, Campo San Fantin San Marco 1965, 30124 Venice Italy
“Rise from the ashes” disover the history of the opera house in Venice. From outside, let’s discover the history of the Venice opera house inaugurated in 1792, rebuilt in 1837 and in 2003. It is located in Campo San Fantin where it is possible to admire the historical seat of one of the Venetian brotherhoods: the Scuola di San Fantin which had the task of comforting the death row inmates of the Republic.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Canal Grande, 30100 Venice Italy
Get amazed by the unique view of La Salute Church in Dorsoduro. Do you know the real story of the black plague? Let’s stop in front of the Grand Canal to take a look to the other side: the artistic Dorsoduro district
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Piazza San Marco, 31024 Venice Italy
Let’s explore San Marco Square, your guide will show you many details and secrets of the Doge’s Palace, the San Marco Basilica and the main monuments of the most beautiful square of the world:
the bell tower, the clock tower, the loggia, the Marciana library, the procuratie, the former royal palace during the foreign dominations and columns with unique decorations I will reveal to you the secrets (only outside). We will admire the unique view of the main entrance to the city of the past while also discovering the terrible legends that increase its charm.
We will end the tour in this fascinating place and I will provide you with details and directions for the continuation of your visit to Venice
Duration: 20 minutes
