Venice in a Day: Walking Tour of Top Sights & Hidden Gems
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Begin your journey in the lively and picturesque Campiello dei Squelini in Dorsoduro. Known for its relaxed atmosphere and charming cafés, this square offers a perfect introduction to Venice’s local life. Walk toward Campo dei Frari in the San Polo district.Surrounded by convent buildings and historic palaces, this square offers a glimpse into Venice’s rich Gothic architecture and a lively hub of local life. Continue to the intimate Campo San Tomà. Head to the expansive Campo San Polo, Venice’s second-largest square. Once a marketplace and the setting for festivals and public events, it is now a vibrant space where locals and visitors gather. End your tour in the bustling Rialto area, home to the famous Rialto Bridge and the historic Rialto Market. This district perfectly captures Venice’s commercial and cultural heart
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Campiello dei Squelini is a charming small square in the Dorsoduro district of Venice, near Ca' Foscari University of Venice. Its name comes from the Squelini (or Scudeleri), artisans who produced and sold ceramic bowls, jugs, and other pottery. Archaeological excavations have uncovered remains of historic kilns, highlighting the area's craft heritage. Today, the square is known for its peaceful atmosphere, decorative fountain, and colorful mosaic artwork.
Campo dei Frari is a historic and vibrant square in the San Polo district of Venice. It lies in front of the magnificent Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, one of the city’s most important Gothic churches.
Campo San Tomà is a charming and intimate square located in the San Polo district of Venice. Surrounded by historic palaces and traditional Venetian houses, it offers a quiet retreat from the city’s busiest areas.
Campo San Polo is the second-largest square in Venice, located in the lively San Polo district. Known for its open space and historic atmosphere, the campo has been a central hub for markets, festivals, and social gatherings for centuries.
The Rialto Bridge is the oldest and most famous bridge spanning the Grand Canal in Venice. Built in stone between 1588 and 1591, it is an iconic symbol of the city, renowned for its elegant arch, historic shops, and stunning views of the canal. Today, it remains one of Venice’s most visited landmarks.
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- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- no wheelchair accessible
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions)
Reviews(197)
Very informative tour. Alice knew a lot about the area and history. Tour took us through a lot of back areas not used by tourists where we were able to see a lot of hidden gems and avoid busy areas.
This tour was fantastic! Gianmarco, the tour guide, was both friendly and very informative. One of the things I really enjoyed was we went through an area away from the main tourist spots. I learnt a lot about Venice and have found some tucked away places I will take my husband (who is working here this week) back to so he can enjoy them as well.
Very informative. The booklet with pictures helped to form a picture of the past. Knowledgeable guide who could also answer sometimes complicated questions. Learned a lot about the neighborhoods and origins of Venice.
Just a perfect time . Valentina was vivacious, friendly and very knowledgeable. She made it enjoyable and interesting for both adults and children alike. The best introduction to Venice for my family but still informative for me who has been to Venice many times
It was a very good introduction to venice with lots of curiosities about the city! Flavia was very nice.
Started on time with an engaging and knowledgeable local. A small multinational group. Interesting content.
Very informative. Easy to book. Easy pace ending in St Marks square. We would book again with the same tour guide - Irena
A great way to see and hear all about the best bits of Venice island. Great guide, very passionate about her part of the world and gave us some great restaurant tips.
We were excited to head out on the tour, so turned up to the meeting point on our booking and tickets an hour early and waited until an hour after our guide was to meet us. No show. Pretty disappointed. Checked location with our travel agent who confirmed the meeting location.
Our waking tour was fun, informative & interesting. We always like to start our city break with a walking tour, it’s a great way to learn interesting facts about the city, get our bearings and discover what we would like to visit again during our stay. Thanks
