Venice Shore Excursion: Private Half-Day Walking Tour
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About This Tour in Venice
Why Visit Venice?
Venice is a magical floating city built on canals, offering unparalleled romance and beauty. Explore St. Mark's Square, ride gondolas through historic waterways, and experience stunning architecture. Venice is a unique destination with rich history and artistic heritage.
Getting to Venice
The easiest way to reach Venice is by flying into Marco Polo Airport (VCE) or Treviso Airport (TSF). The city is well-connected by public transportation, including trains, buses, and metro systems. Taxis and rideshare services are also readily available. Train connections from major European cities make Venice easily accessible by rail as well.
What's Included
- Appetizer and one glass of wine at a Venetian bar
- Worry-free Shore Excursion Guarantee
- Professional guide
- Private walking tour (approx. 3 hours)
- Personalized private tour and commentary
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Port pickup and drop-off
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- This tour is accompanied by a tour hostess and can cover any kind of city sightseeing. Hostesses are not allowed to give precise historical and artistic explanation inside palaces and churches, and give short information only
- Usually the hostess accompanies tourists to unknown parts of the city, sharing stories
- St Mark's Square, St Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace cannot be visited on this tour
- Your tour guide cannot accompany you into any churches or historical buildings
- On Sunday mornings it is not possible to enter any of the visited churches due to religious functions taking place. Rialto Market is closed every Sunday and Monday. These closures are beyond our control so no refunds or discounts will be issued
- If you're planning a day trip to Venice and staying outside the city, please note that an access fee will be required on certain dates. For more information, including details about exemptions and the specific dates when the fee applies, please visit (https://cda.ve.it).
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Meeting and Pickup
Meeting Point
RialtoPick up at the Venice Cruise Terminal - Marittima, Alilaguna ticket office located between building n°103 and n° 107
End Point
The Venetian GhettoPick up at the Venice Cruise Terminal - Marittima, Alilaguna ticket office located between building n°103 and n° 107
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: Pickup available or meet at start point
Pickup Time: 15 minutes before departure
Custom pickup locations may be available. Please contact the supplier for details.
Itinerary
Tour Itinerary
Rialto was the commercial heart of the ancient Republic of Venice
Rialto was the commercial heart of the ancient Republic of Venice. Discover the history of one of the most iconic symbols of Venice.
Rialto market is one of the most authentic...
Rialto market is one of the most authentic parts of the city: it sells fresh fish, vegetables and fruit that Venetians buy everyday for their homes.
Frari's gothic Church is one of the most majestic buildings in the city
Frari's gothic Church is one of the most majestic buildings in the city. Inside you'll see exquisite artworks by Titian and Bellini, as well as an imposing funeral monument by Canova.
San polo is a quiet square where you...
San polo is a quiet square where you can have a taste of the authentic side of Venice.
The church was erected by the now-defunct religious...
The church was erected by the now-defunct religious order the "Humiliati" in the mid-14th century and is located in the beautiful district of Cannaregio.
Discover the most authentic district of Venice: Cannaregio
Discover the most authentic district of Venice: Cannaregio.
La Fenice thatre is one of the most...
La Fenice thatre is one of the most important theatres of Italy, staging more than one hundred opera performances per year, a major symphonic season conducted by prominent conductors from across the globe, the full cycles of symphonies by Beethoven, Schumann, Brahms and Mahler, a contemporary repertoire focused especially on Venetian artists such as Nono and Maderna, ballets, and chamber music concerts.
Hidden in a maze of streets and canals,...
Hidden in a maze of streets and canals, very close to Campo Manin, appears an architectural gem characterized by a style that is among Renaissance, Gothic and Byzantine: the Scala Contarini del Bovolo.
In the 17th century Venice experienced an unusually...
In the 17th century Venice experienced an unusually devastating outbreak of the plague. As a votive offering for the city's deliverance from the pestilence, the Republic of Venice vowed to build and dedicate a church to Our Lady of Health (or of Deliverance, Italian: Salute).
The Accademia Bridge is the only wooden bridge in Venice
The Accademia Bridge is the only wooden bridge in Venice. From the top you can enjoy a great view of the Grand Canal and of the Salute Church.
The Church of San Zaccaria is a 15th-century...
The Church of San Zaccaria is a 15th-century former monastic church dedicated to St. Zechariah, the father of John the Baptist. Inside, one of the oldest crypts of the city.
The Venetian Ghetto was the area of Venice...
The Venetian Ghetto was the area of Venice in which Jews were compelled to live by the government of the Venetian Republic. The English word ghetto is derived from the Jewish ghetto in Venice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cancellation policy?
If you cancel at least 2 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will…
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