Full-day private walking tour of Venice with Rialto market

Overview

Enjoy an unusual private tour of Venice, a tour in which you'll not only explore the city and learn about its history, culture and legends, but also have the chance to visit its famous Rialto market. Starting from St. Mark's Square, you'll see and learn about the history of the world-famous St. Mark's Basilica, along with the Doge's Palace and in addition to other significant monuments and attractions in the city. You will then explore the picturesque area around the Rialto where you’ll walk through labyrinthine Venetian backstreets ("call") and its small squares ("campi") to discover the most intriguing city tales and legends about the gondoliers and ghosts.The Rialto market will be the final stop of this tour in the morning: a magical place, full history and life. A place famous amongst the Venetian people as well as tourists, where you can find the best quality fresh fish and any kind of fruit or vegetables.After lunch, you'll have the chance to choose, together with your guide, which church you prefer to visit between the following two: Chiesa ai Frari (home to Tiziano's artworks, such as the stunning "Assunta") or Chiesa di San Rocco Ai Frari (with Tintoretto's artworks, e.g. the great "Crocifissione"). Prepare to take some amazing pictures of the central sestiere (district) with beautiful squares and crumbling mansions along with ancient churches, ateliers, and bridges.

What's included

Expert tour guide

What's Not included

Entrance tickets to Chiesa Ai Frari or to Chiesa di San Rocco Ai Frari (can be purchased on the spot)

Where

Venice, Italy

Meeting point:

Meet your guide between the two big columns "Colonne di San Marco e San Todaro"

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What To Expect

Explore St. Mark's Square and discover the Byzantine and Gothic sights
Listen to the tales, legends, and anecdotes of a city with an ancient culture
Admire the artworks of the famous painters Tiziano and Tintoretto

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