Private Past and Present Walking tour in Venice

You will be escorted into Saint Mark's Basilica by your private guide and be intrigued by the fascinating history of La Serenissima and then discover Venice’s most unusual and characteristic corners during this atmospheric and informative tour.

  • Guided tour of the Saint Mark's Basilica
  • Experience Saint Mark’s Square and discover the origins of this famous "piazza"
  • Stroll along the narrow streets, encounter hidden treasures and popular Venetian landmarks
Included

• Guided tour of the Saint Mark's Basilica
• Guided tour covering Saint Mark’s Square and surrounding area
•  Admission fee to the Saint Mark's Basilica with skip-the-line entrance
• Private guide for entire tour
• Free Hotel pick up on request, if your hotel is in the Saint Mark’s area
• Tour available in english, italian, german, french, spanish

 

 

Not included

• Food and drink
• Optional gratuities
• Hotel drop off
• Terrace and museum
• Pala d'oro

Duration2 Hours
Important information

MEETING POINT:
Meet your guide in front of the entrance of the Correr Museum in Saint Mark's Square, opposite side of Saint Mark's Basilica.

How to reach the meeting point:
• Arriving by boat (Vaporetto): Arriving close to the Saint Marks Square get off the boat (Vaporetto) No:1 or No:2 at the “Vallaresso” boat stop and walk directly down the street “Calle Vallaresso” passing Harrys bar on your right and the Hotel Monaco and Grand canal on your left. When you arrive at the end of the street turn right and walk towards Saint Marks square, before you pass under the arches bear left and then go right under the arches in front of the post office making your way into the square. Here you will find the entrance to the Correr museum and will see our assistant holding an orange umbrella at the entrance to the square.
• Arriving by foot: Make you way into Saint Marks square, the Correr museum is at the opposite side of the church right on the other side of the square under the arches.

For your tablet, smartphone or GPS System:Latitude: 45.433636 Longitude: 12.337166

Emergency:
Office: 0039 041 5239979  Mobile: 0039 349 3054767
It is your responsibility to be at the meeting point punctually.
Late arrivals, no shows, NO REFUND!

Further information

Explore this fascinating city, whilst listening to local stories and curiosities and experience how real Venetians live in this unique city today.
This two-hour tour starts in Saint Mark’s Basilica which majestically symbolizes the lagoon and enshrines the city’s history and Saints relics. During the tour you will be able absorb the atmosphere whilst listening to your guide who will describe the biblical scenes represented throughout the building, together with history and particularities of this ancient golden Basilica.

Then you move to Saint Mark's Square where you will have the opportunity to enjoy this living masterpiece, discover its origins. Leaving the Square you will enter into a labyrinth of narrow alleyways, squares or “campi” before you arrive to the renowned Fenice Theatre.
One of the most famous Opera houses in Europe, and probably that with the most troubled history.

From here you will take the back streets away from the crowds and pass over picturesque bridges to the concealed square by Fortuny Palace, what was once the home and studio of Mariano Fortuny. Have your camera ready, as you will gain access to a spectacular view of the Grand Canal from this hidden point.
Your next stop will be to discover another architectural delight, and a typical Venetian folly, dating back to 1499, ’The Bovolo staircase’.
Hidden amongst the winding alleyways, this ornate structure is the perfect example of Venice’s flamboyant history, and the architectural style of the day.
The tour will conclude having admired the Rialto bridge, what was once the historical center of the commercial area of the city.

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€299.00
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