Venice Castello Backstreets Walking Tour - 1.5 Hours with Personal Audio Headset

From St. Mark's Square to the Castello District
Walk Through the Backstreets of Venice

Walk through St. Mark's Square and the Castello district for about 1.5 hours with a qualified local guide. Leaving the crowded streets behind, you pass hidden squares, winding canals and historic buildings while learning about the origins, symbols, traditions, architecture and everyday life of Venice.

You listen to the guide through a personal audio system and headset.

Hear the History of St. Mark's Square

The tour begins with a historical introduction to St. Mark's Square and its architecture. You hear stories about St. Mark's Basilica, the Doge's Palace, once the center of power of the Venetian Republic, and the Renaissance-style Clock Tower. Admission to museums or attractions is not included in this tour.

Head to Castello, a District of Narrow Alleys and Canals

Leaving the square, follow the guide to Castello, a residential district. Narrow alleys called calli twist like a maze, and many bridges, winding canals and broad squares called campi give you a feel for Venice's distinctive atmosphere.

Pass Hidden Squares and a Church, Then Return Along the Mercerie

Visit Campo Santa Maria Formosa and Campo San Giovanni e Paolo, where a church holds the tombs of Venetian doges. To finish, you walk along the Mercerie, the shopping street linking Rialto and St. Mark's, and return to St. Mark's Square.

※ This is an outdoor-only walking tour.
※ Wheelchair users cannot take part.