Venice Express Walking Tour

5.0 (3 reviews) 1 h 30 min Free cancellation

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St. Mark's Square, Venice — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Explore the incomparable architecture of Venice on a 90-minute, guided walking tour. This walking tour features all the most significant monuments that stand in testimony to the glorious past of Venice. Discover the thousand-year long history of the Serenissima, and learn how this island city became a cross-roads of civilizations and the Queen of the Seas.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 25 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Very Viva Venice Srl

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Adults (6–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Local guide
Included: Professional guide
Included: Headsets to hear the guide clearly (for groups larger than 10 people)

Not included

Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Not included: Food and drinks

Itinerary

Piazza San Marco

Passing by

The principal public square of Venice, with the description of the history of the main monuments: St. Mark's Basilica, The Doge's Palace, the Campanile, the Clock Tower and the Procuratie.
Chiesa di Santa Maria Formosa

Passing by

It was erected in 1492 under the design by Renaissance architect Mauro Codussi. It lies on the site of a former church dating from the 7th century, which, according to tradition, was one of the eight founded by San Magno, bishop of Oderzo. The name "formosa" relates to an alleged appearance of the Holy Virgin disguised as a voluptuous woman
Basilica Dei Santi Giovanni E Paolo

Passing by

One of the largest churches in the city, it has the status of a minor basilica. After the 15th century the funeral services of all of Venice's doges were held here, and twenty-five doges are buried in the church.
Casa di Marco Polo

Passing by

Marco Polo was an Italian merchant, explorer, and writer, born in the Republic of Venice
Merceria

Passing by

Commercial lifeline between Rialto and St.Mark's

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meeting point: The Tour Shop, Campo San Zaccaria, opposite the church.

Please arrive 15 minutes early to exchange your voucher and complete check-in. Tours start promptly, and late arrivals cannot be accommodated once the experience has begun.

End point

Meeting point: The Tour Shop, Campo San Zaccaria, opposite the church.

Please arrive 15 minutes early to exchange your voucher and complete check-in. Tours start promptly, and late arrivals cannot be accommodated once the experience has begun.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
May be operated by a multilingual guide
Children must be accompanied by an adult
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
Please be at meeting point at least 15 minutes before the departure time

Options

Tour in Spanish

This walking tour features all the most significant monuments that stand in testimony to the glorious past of Venice.
Tour in English

This walking tour features all the most significant monuments that stand in testimony to the glorious past of Venice.