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San Marco to Rialto Walk & Spritz Like a Local

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Activity Schedule

  • When does it run?

    Daily

  • Duration

    2hours

  • Start time

    Different timeslots available, please choose while booking

    Please be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the departure time.

  • Meeting Point
    Make your way to Campo San Gallo 1093/b, Venice Tours office, close to San Marco Square
  • Ending Point

    same as start point

Key Highlights

  • Walk from the grandeur of St. Mark’s Square to the iconic Rialto Bridge, discovering Venice’s golden heart
  • Explore hidden alleys, elegant palaces, and quiet squares away from the tourist crowds
  • Uncover stories of Marco Polo and Venice’s seafaring heritage along historic lanes
  • Enjoy a classic Venetian spritz at a traditional bacaro for an authentic local experience

Overview

Experience the real soul of Venice on this San Marco to Rialto Walk & Spritz Like a Local tour. Begin in St. Mark’s Square, where the majestic Basilica, Doge’s Palace, and Campanile tell stories of the city’s glorious past. Meander through narrow calli and peaceful campi, discovering hidden treasures like the Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo and the Gothic Palazzo Soranzo Van Axel. Follow in Marco Polo’s footsteps through centuries-old courtyards and end your walk the Venetian way—with a glass of refreshing spritz at a cozy bacaro. Conclude at the Rialto Bridge, soaking in its magnificent views and timeless charm.

Itinerary

You will meet your guide at the starting point. The walking tour will start from the Piazza San Marco. From there, you will get a glimpse of popular historical monuments like the Basilica San Marco, Palazzo Ducale, Bell Tower, Clock Tower and the Procuratie.

You will then head to the Santa Maria Formosa, where you will learn the rich history of this popular church and admire the impressive Renaissance-style architecture. Continue your visit to the Campo SS. Giovanni e Paolo, one of the largest squares in Venice.

Next you will visit Marco Polo’s House and the Malibran Theatre. After exploring these landmarks, you will return to San Marco through the Mercerie, a popular shopping street that connects the Rialto and San Marco.

The walking tour will come to an end at the meeting point.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions

  • Guided walking tour with a professional guide
  • Spritz in a Venetian Bacaro (Local bar)
  • Audio-receiver devices (for groups over 10 people)
  • Venice Gallery: a unique Vr Experience of Venice in the past

Exclusions

  • Admission to attractions if any
  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • Meals and drinks

Please note

Voucher Information: No need to print! If you are travelling with a smartphone or a tablet you can present the voucher on your device for this activity.Unfortunately this tour is not suitable for those with mobility problems.

Audio-receiver devices are included in case of groups over 10 people.

The tour does not operate in case of exceptional high tide in these case it can be postponed to the day after otherwise it will be refunded.

This is not a private tour, but it is considered to be shared with other people not belonging to the same party.


Tour doesn’t operate on 25 Dec, 1 Jan, 24 Feb and in case of exceptional bad weather.

• This tour is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or people with reduced mobility

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