Venice Historic Walking Tour - Campo Santa Maria Formosa, Marco Polo's House & Mercerie

Start near St. Mark's Square
and Walk Through 1,000 Years of Venetian History

Walk through Venice's old town for about 1.5 hours with a licensed guide and hear the history and anecdotes of the city. Starting from the meeting point near St. Mark's Square, you pass St. Mark's Square, Campo Santa Maria Formosa, Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo, Marco Polo's House, the Malibran Theatre and the Mercerie before returning to St. Mark's Square.

Hear the History of St. Mark's Square and Its Landmarks

In St. Mark's Square you learn about the origins and history of the square and hear explanations of its main monuments, including St. Mark's Basilica, the Doge's Palace, the Bell Tower, the Clock Tower and the Procuratie. It is a way to follow the thousand-year history of the Venetian Republic in one place.

Stroll Through Campo Santa Maria Formosa and Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo

At Campo Santa Maria Formosa you hear the history and anecdotes tied to this distinctive square. At Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo you hear stories about the "Doge's Pantheon", the Great School of Charity and the Captains of Fortune.

Pass Marco Polo's House
and Return Along the Mercerie

Visit Marco Polo's House and the Malibran Theatre and hear anecdotes about how past and present history meet in this part of Venice. You then walk along the Mercerie, the main route and shopping street linking Rialto and St. Mark's, and return to St. Mark's Square.

After the tour, you can visit a glass workshop if you wish and get a glimpse of glassmaking, one of Venice's signature arts.

※ Choose the guide language from the English, Spanish or French options.
※ The tour involves a moderate amount of walking.