Start your day early on the Rialto bridge before the crowds arrive. After meeting your local Venetian guide and snapping some of those all-important pictures, it's off to the Rialto Fish Market to learn about the rich culinary history of the city, get restaurant recommendations, and see how the chefs and mamas of Venice source their food.

Next, you’ll set off into the most authentic and atmospheric neighbourhoods in Venice for an intimate walking tour that will acquaint you with the city at street level. Along the way you’ll see the childhood home of Marco Polo, the Venetian merchant who brought Europe the first account of China; and discover how the “Church of Miracles” got its name – plus so much more!

As your walking tour ends, take a gondola ride and cruise along the Grand Canal and into the quieter back canals of the city with a maximum of 5 people per vessel. After a short break for a snack on your own, reconvene at St. Mark's Square. You'll enter St. Mark's Basilica to explore its stunning history, architecture, and art with your guide. Get up close to the beautiful gold mosaics with special first-floor access

Next, it’s on to the Doge’s Palace which was the center of Venice’s maritime empire for hundreds of years. As you wander the corridors of power your guide will fill you in on all the skullduggery that went on behind the scenes, from Casanova’s prison break to the Duke whose face was blacked out of every portrait and painting.

With our expert, English-speaking, local tour guides you’ll see a side of Venice that few visitors ever get to experience. We’re taking you under the skin of perhaps the world’s most unique city, revealing the rich culture and history that sits just below the surface, just waiting to be discovered.

Meeting point:
Morning tour: At the central fountain of Campo San Giacomo di Rialto. This location is served by several water taxis (Rialto stop). Walk just to the west of the Rialto Bridge.
Afternoon tour: The meeting point is just outside the entrance of the Correr Museum on the Piazza.

Important information - There may be restrictions
The gondola ride includes a maximum capacity of 5 people per gondola boat, regardless of age, including both children and infants.
This tour will be exclusively guided in English.
If access is restricted due to private events inside St. Mark's Basilica and/or Doge's Palace, we cannot be held responsible as this is a situation beyond our control.
On certain dates, most travellers staying outside Venice who wish to visit for the day must pay a €5 access fee directly to the Municipality of Venice. For further details (including exceptions) and to find out on which days this fee applies and how to register or make payment, please visit: https://cda.ve.it/en/. The fee is not required if you are only visiting the islands of Murano, Torcello and Burano.


Inclusions: 
Tickets


Exclusions: 
Wheelchair access
St Mark's Basilica terrace


Important Info: 
Shoulders and knees must be covered, no low cut or sleeveless tops and no shorts are permitted. This applies to both men and women.
 Clients that do not adhere to the dress code will not be permitted entry and we cannot be held responsible for entry denied due to improper dress. 
 Backpacks are prohibited inside of St. Mark's Basilica. 
 We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or mobility impairments on our tours. We are also unable to accommodate pushchairs or strollers on our Tours.  


Redeem Info: 
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Starting point: ADDRESS - location.Description, Venice (and vicinity), Italy - (Longitude: 0.000000, Latitude: 0.000000)
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Inclusions: 
 
Tickets
 


Exclusions: 
 
Wheelchair access
St Mark's Basilica terrace
 


Important Info: 
Shoulders and knees must be covered, no low cut or sleeveless tops and no shorts are permitted. This applies to both men and women.
 Clients that do not adhere to the dress code will not be permitted entry and we cannot be held responsible for entry denied due to improper dress. 
 Backpacks are prohibited inside of St. Mark's Basilica. 
 We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or mobility impairments on our tours. We are also unable to accommodate pushchairs or strollers on our Tours.