Overview
Discover the jewels of Venice in just 1 day! Experience the real essence of the city with your native Venetian guide, who will be showing you around this fascinating labirinth rich of histories, legends and traditions. From Rialto bridge, with its millenary trade center, to St. Mark's square, surrounded by the 3 "cousins": the Basilica, the Doge's Palace and the Bridge of Sighs. Arriving in Cannaregio, where the merchants had developed their main activities, you will enjoy an authentic atmosphere, exploring an original atelier of Carnival masks. You will also have lunch like a Venetian, with the delicious "cicheti" accompanied by the famous 'ombra' (small glass of local wine). After the little break, you will reach by private luxury water taxi one of the oldest Murano glass factory and admire the millenary blowing glass art. There is no better ending then a private boat ride through the Grand Canal, reflecting the sunset colors on the nobles palaces, and leaving you with the last amazing view of the city. Ready to say.. ARRIVEDERCI VENEZIA!
What's included
- ✓Private Guide for the day
- ✓Walking Tour + Boat Tour
- ✓Private Taxi Transfer to Murano
- ✓Lunch
- ✓Private Water taxi for the Grand Canal Boat Tour
- ✓Private visit to the Glass Furnace with demonstration of the Master
What you'll do
- 1
We will explore Cannaregio district, considered the most authentic one, rich of stories, legends and millenary traditions.
⏱ 2 hours - 2
We will visit San polo district, old trade center of the city, where the famous Rialto market still takes place.
⏱ 1 hour - 3
We will discover Santa Croce district, to learn the traditions of the ancient crafts and to visit the artisans' workshops.
⏱ 1 hour - 4
We will admire the fantastic view from the bridge, to discover its story and curse.
⏱ 15 min - 5
We will have lunch in a traditional local tavern with "cicheti" (venetian tapas) and "ombre" (local wine).
⏱ 1 hour - 6
We will explore St. Mark's square with its secrets and its treasures, surrounded by the 3 cousins: the Basilica, the Doge's Palace, the Bridge of Sighs.
⏱ 1 hour - 7
We will learn the story of St. Mark Basilica (externally), decorated with golden mosaics.
Availability & pricing
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Price from (per person)
$314
$213
Pick your exact date & check live availability on the booking page.
Good to know
- 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
- The tour is a combination between walking tour for the first part of the day and then boat tour. It is not entirely on board of a boat
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Tour details & pricing provided by Viator. Bookings are completed on Viator.com.
