PRIVATE WALKING TOUR OF THE
UNKNOWN VENICE PIWT5
PRIVATE WALKING TOUR OF THE UNKNOWN VENICE 2hrs
Includes: Rialto Bridge, San Polo and interiors of Frari Church

Meeting the official guide at the foot of the Rialto Bridge and explore themost romantic & enchanting parts of the city
on this sightseeing tour of Venice off-the-beaten-track, while learning about the fascinating period of history when
Venice was one of the most rich and flourishing markets of the western world.
Relive those incredible times, the XIV and XV century, in the company of you expert tour guide as you walk through a labyrinth of
back alleys to visit the old mercantile and financial district of Venice, the Rialto.
Rialto Market
Visit the Rialto Market, where east and west met and where spices, precious fabrics, silk and many other goods were traded by
merchants from around the globe.
The Merchants of Venice needed places where to sleep and where to eat and drink, along with places where to store their
goods and for the most important countries trading in Venice, the Venetian government gave them entire palaces to be
dedicated to such a use.
San Polo
Continue to one of the most beautiful Campi (squares) of Venice: San Polo.
Like a grand arena (here there used to be bull fights), with its elegant palaces, a complete contrast to the narrow streets, dark
passage – ways, delicate bridges and tiny courtyards of the unknown Venice.
And finally, a short walk brings us to the majestic Frari Church which is one of the most important churches in Venice, because
it’s home of several masterpieces by celebrated Venetian artists including Bellini, Titian & Canova. Our tour concludes at the
Frari Church with a discussion of these celebrated works by your tour guide. At supplement: possibility of pick-up at your hotel
or at your cruise ship.
Frari Church
The tour lasts about 2 hours.
The tour includes a private tour guide, admissions to Frari Church 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 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.

