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This is an English walking tour of about 2 hours with a local Venetian guide, covering the city's iconic sights and hidden alleys. Starting in the Dorsoduro district, you pass Campo San Rocco, the Frari Basilica and the San Polo district, enjoy Grand Canal views from the Rialto Bridge and finish at St. Mark's Square. Your guide shares the history, legends and traditions of the Venetian Republic, along with local tips on restaurants, cafes and shopping. Run in small groups, it suits first-time visitors and families.

The tour starts at Campiello dei Squelini near Ca' Foscari University in the Dorsoduro district and runs on foot for about 2 hours. Your local guide introduces Venice's history, unique architecture and culture in English, leading you through back streets, quiet canals and picturesque squares that many visitors miss.

Walk past Campo San Rocco, the Basilica dei Frari and the San Polo district, listening to your guide for about 15 minutes at each stop. Along the way, hear local legends and stories, plus insider tips on restaurants and shopping.

Stop at the Rialto Bridge, the city's commercial center for centuries, to enjoy views of the Grand Canal and hear how this area became the heart of Venetian trade.

At St. Mark's Square, see the exterior of St. Mark's Basilica, the outside of the Doge's Palace and the Bridge of Sighs while learning about the Venetian Republic. The tour ends at St. Mark's Square, so you can continue exploring on your own.
※ This is an outdoor walking tour; entry to the sights is not included.
※ The itinerary may change depending on local conditions.
Meeting point :
Campiello dei Squelini
Campiello dei Squelini, Dorsoduro, Venezia
Meeting point guide:
A small square near Ca' Foscari University in the Dorsoduro district; the group meets next to the colored wall. The tour ends at St. Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco, 30100 Venezia VE, Italia).
Campiello dei Squelini, Dorsoduro, Venezia