Overview
Highlights include:
Upon meeting at your hotel, your guide will take you on a tour of the lesser-visited areas of Venice, explaining their rich history. The tour will cover the Cannaregio, San Polo, Castello, and San Marco quarters of the city.
Starting near the beginning of the Grand Canal, you will discover Europe's first Jewish Ghetto, where the city's Jewish population was forced to live for 270 years. As you cross the Rialto Bridge, you will pass the old red-light district and visit the city's market (closed on Sundays and Mondays), while hearing some of the wonderful Venetian legends.
Throughout the tour, you will also get to pass by the house where Marco Polo lived and where he set off on his famous trip to the East. In the Castello district, you will explore the area around the church of Saints John and Paul, stopping to discover an inventive solution one of the city's merchants has found to the perpetual threat of acqua alta (high tides).
You will also walk through St. Mark's Square on your way to the Bovolo Staircase, Mozart's House, and the Fenice Opera House before ending the tour near the Guggenheim Museum at the other end of the Grand Canal.
- The Jewish Quarter
- The former red light district
- Rialto Bridge
- Rialto Market (closed on Sunday and Monday)
- San Zanipoli
- Marco Polo's House (external view)
- Scala del Bovolo
- Venice Opera House (external view)
- Mozart's House (external view)
- Grand Canal
Upon meeting at your hotel, your guide will take you on a tour of the lesser-visited areas of Venice, explaining their rich history. The tour will cover the Cannaregio, San Polo, Castello, and San Marco quarters of the city.
Starting near the beginning of the Grand Canal, you will discover Europe's first Jewish Ghetto, where the city's Jewish population was forced to live for 270 years. As you cross the Rialto Bridge, you will pass the old red-light district and visit the city's market (closed on Sundays and Mondays), while hearing some of the wonderful Venetian legends.
Throughout the tour, you will also get to pass by the house where Marco Polo lived and where he set off on his famous trip to the East. In the Castello district, you will explore the area around the church of Saints John and Paul, stopping to discover an inventive solution one of the city's merchants has found to the perpetual threat of acqua alta (high tides).
You will also walk through St. Mark's Square on your way to the Bovolo Staircase, Mozart's House, and the Fenice Opera House before ending the tour near the Guggenheim Museum at the other end of the Grand Canal.
Inclusions & Exclusions
What's Included
Expert local tour guide
Incredible photo opportunities
What's Not Included
Gratuities of any type
Pricing & Availability
Please contact us today by either phone or email for assistance with this booking.
- Email: team@italyvacationspecialists.com
- Toll Free: 1-866-779-2565
Location
Explore Italy's Finest
Journey through 0 days of carefully curated destinations, each selected for authentic cultural immersion and unforgettable Italian experiences.
Nearby Experiences
Learn to be a Gondolier
Valpolicella + Amarone Wine Tour from Venice
Venice Rialto Market Walk
The Artisans of Venice
Private Day Trip to the Dolomites
Carnival Mask Making and Dinner in Venice with Local Hosts
Northern Italy including Lake Garda, Verona, Bologna & Venice Harvest 2024
Venice Weekend for Lovers
Private Bacari Walking Tour
Birdwatching on the Venice Lagoon
Recommended Tours
Our Recent Blog
Italy Travel Blog
The Italy Travel Math Most People Never Calculate ๐ ๐ ๐
Read Article →
Italy Travel Blog
The New Travel Problems Visitors Are Facing in Italy
Read Article →
Italy Travel Blog
Before You Book That Hotel in Italy, Read This.
Read Article →
Italy Travel Blog
A Journey Through Southern Italyโs Kingdom of the Sunยฎ ๐ โค๏ธ ๐
Read Article →
Italy Travel Blog
Experience a New Kind of Luxury in Italy. Reclaim Your Time, Space, and Energy ๐ ๐ ๐
Read Article →
Italy Travel Blog
What Slow Travel Actually Means
Read Article →Ready to plan your journey?
Connect directly with a member of our team for expert guidance and fully customized travel across Italy and the Mediterranean.
- Direct in Italy: +39 375 823 5314
- Toll Free: 1-866-779-2565