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Walk from Piazza San Marco to the Rialto Bridge with a local guide and explore the landmarks and backstreets of central Venice. Along the way you pass places such as the Church of Santi Giovanni e Paolo, the Gothic Palazzo Soranzo Van Axel, and Corte Seconda del Milion, linked to Marco Polo, while hearing stories about the city. There is also time at a traditional bacaro (local bar) to try the Venetian cocktail, the Spritz. Depending on the option, a gondola ride is added, and the duration and tour language also vary.

Walk from Piazza San Marco to the Rialto Bridge
and explore central Venice
Walk with a local guide from Piazza San Marco to the Rialto Bridge and discover the landmarks and backstreets of Venice. There is time at a traditional bacaro to try a Spritz, and depending on the option a gondola ride is added.
The duration is 1 to 3 hours depending on the option, and the tour language also differs by option.
Pass through backstreets and small squares

The tour starts at the Venice Tours desk near Piazza San Marco. After hearing about centuries of Venetian history in the square, where the basilica, the Doge's Palace and the bell tower stand together, you head into streets and small squares.
Around Santa Maria Formosa the guide talks for about 10 minutes. You pass the Church of Santi Giovanni e Paolo, the Gothic Palazzo Soranzo Van Axel and Corte Seconda del Milion, which is linked to Marco Polo, and finish with the view of the Rialto Bridge.
Enjoy a Spritz at a local bacaro

Along the way you stop at a traditional bacaro (local bar) to taste the Spritz, a cocktail Venetians love. Some options do not include a Spritz, so please check what is included in the option you book.
Some options add a gondola ride

Options that include a gondola have a 15-minute introduction to the gondola experience followed by a 30-minute gondola ride with a guide. Glide along the Grand Canal and quiet waterways to see another side of Venice.
※ The walking tour does not operate in exceptionally high tides.
※ Not every service is included in every option. Please check the title and inclusions of the option you book.
※ The tour is run in one language only.
Walking tour led by an expert guide
Spritz at a Venetian bacaro (local bar)
15-minute introduction to the gondola experience (depending on the option selected)
30-minute gondola ride with a guide (depending on the option selected)
Entry to Palazzo Fortuny on the Grand Canal (depending on the option selected)
Audio receivers (groups of 10 or more)
Gondola Gallery: a special VR experience of Venice's past (depending on the option selected)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Guided tour of Palazzo Fortuny
Please check your mobile voucher by email or in the WAUG app.
Go to the meeting point at your booked time and meet your guide.
Valid only on the date and time you selected.
Meeting point:
Venice Tours Desk
Campo San Gallo, San Marco 1093/B, 30125 Venezia VE, Italy
Meeting point directions:
With your back to St. Mark's Basilica, follow the right side of the square and go through the archway. Look for the Olivetti Museum, turn right, pass through another archway, cross the small bridge and head straight on to Campo San Gallo.
Venice Tours Desk, Campo San Gallo, San Marco 1093/B, 30125 Venezia VE, Italy