Includes: St. Mark’s Square, interiors of St. Mark’s Basilica and the exteriors of S.M. Formosa, S. Giovanni & Polo, Marco Polo House, Miracoli Church and Rialto Bridge

Discover Venice on your first visit to the magical city!

As “first timers’ your wish to grasp the landmarks of the city can be easily met with this introductory tour.

Meeting the official guide in St. Mark’s Square.

The walk unfolds through the elegant Piazza San Marco, surrounded by the governmental buildings of the

ancient Republic: this was in fact the political, religious and cultural centre of it all.

Join us in the shining gold Byzantine Saint Mark church, one of the most incredible Christian buildings ever built.

We’ll later start a pleasant walk through Castello district: the large campo Santa Maria Formosa will give you the chance

to observe a wide array of architectural styles all within a single glance.

Square of San Giovanni e Paolo

The square of San Giovanni e Paolo next awaits us.

There a striking contrast between Renaissance and Gothic can be observed best: the huge Dominican church towers over the shimmering marble façade of the former School of Saint Mark.

We will not miss the church of Santa Maria dei Miracoli either: a sort of jeweled casket made of precious marbles.

Before reaching Rialto we will pass by the Marco Polo house.

From the top of the famous Rialto bridge, you’ll encounter all the splendors of the Grand Canal, as we are now heading into the commercial district of Venice.

This was the financial and commercial center of Venice for much of its history, one of the most advanced of Europe.

Rialto bridge market

The market surrounds the district: in the morning this is the liveliest corner of Venice: full of locals buying their fresh food from its vegetable and fish stands.

The Rialto is always the best place to sip a glass of wine and try some local delicious finger food.

At supplement: possibility of pick-up at your hotel or at your cruise ship.

The tour finishes at Rialto Bridge and lasts about 2 hours.

The tour includes a private tour guide, St. Mark’s Basilica (skip the line timed entrance, not available between November 1 to March 31), walking tour as above, all exteriors and whispers audio headset (only for groups over 10 pax).

For the visit of the church suitable clothes are requested.

For security reasons sacks, bags (even ladies’ bags) or knapsacks are not allowed inside the churches, also the visit during liturgical celebrations is not permitted.

It can be operated every day except Sunday at 09.00 am, 11.10 am, 01.10 pm and 03.10 pm

This tour can be arranged in English or in other languages.

At supplement: possibility of pick-up at your hotel, at your cruise ship or other locations.