The Essence of Venice in a Stress Free Small group Walking Tour with a Top Guide
Overview
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2 hours
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Join us for an exploration of the enchanting city of Venice,arguably the most beautiful city in the northern region of Italy.Discover the hidden secrets and historical treasures of ‘The City of Bridges’in our walking tour of the most famous places the city has to offer.The tour begins in the Dorsoduro district. Here the area is filled with vintage fashion stores, casual eateries and unique boutique.The tour continues towards the Scuola Grande di San Rocco and the Basilica de' Frari where painter Titian is buried. Along the tour you will reach Rialto Bridge one of the architectural icons of Venice and one of the most visited tourist attractions of the city.Then, you will explore Marco Polo House and concluding the tour at San Marco, the principle public square of Venice.Allow your mind to unravel the history and memories of the Venetian past with an expert local guide in this exhilarating 2 hour walking tour.Choose the option of a group tour or your very own personalized private tour.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Expert local guide
Small group walking tour
Pick up from designed meeting point
gratuities (recommended)
Pick up/drop off from Hotel/Station
Food and drinks
What To Expect
Campo San Pantalon
This town square is home to the Catholic church San Pantalon. The 17th century church is famous for its intricate ceiling, which, is home to the biggest canvas painting in the world, the Martyrdom of St Pantalon by Giovanni Antonio Fumiani.
Campo San Polo
One of the largest public squares in Venice, originally dedicated to grazing and agriculture.
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The Essence of Venice in a Stress Free Small group Walking Tour with a Top Guide
Reviews
115 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour
David H,
Oct 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00Just saw that I forgot to review… Our guide was local, and knowledgeable. Highly recommend. Really andjoyed. Learned a lot, was fun, and interesting.
Great way to learn about...
H B,
Oct 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great way to learn about the city and the narrow winding lanes (including fast track options to different squares/piazzas). Julia was a local and it really makes a difference having that local perspective…
Venice essential walking tour
Carolyn A,
Oct 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00Valentina is a fabulous guide. Warm and friendly she tries to remember all the names in the group. She allows time to answer questions and her knowledge about Venice is extensive. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour.
Alternative Venice walk.
Vivien L,
Oct 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00Group size of 19, so not small. However whisper boxes supplied which worked well. Early morning was fine in Venice but later on is very busy so keep up with guide. The guide was very good. Informal and informative. Solicitous to the needs of the group. The walk lasted 2.5 hours.
Guide was very...
Pj K,
Oct 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00Guide was very knowledgeable of the area and had a great understanding of what happened back in medieval times, Brilliant tour
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