Secret Venice Walk, Artisan Alleys & Hidden Stories
Explore Venice's living history in just 90 unforgettable minutes. This expertly guided outdoor tour takes you beyond postcards to the true heart of the city.
Walk through Saint Mark’s Square, the Pantheon of Venice, Marco Polo’s house, and more. Hear hidden stories, legends, and local insights that connect the past to the present.
No lines, no crowds—just Venice, unveiled. Perfect for first-time visitors and curious travelers alike.
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English Guided Tour
What's included in Secret Venice Walk, Artisan Alleys & Hidden Stories
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Piazza San Marco
Begin your journey in the beating heart of Venice. Surrounded by masterpieces of Italo-Byzantine, Gothic, and Renaissance architecture, this iconic square is an open-air museum. Admire the ornate Basilica di San Marco, the imposing Doge’s Palace, the elegant Procuratie Vecchie and Nuove, the soaring Campanile, and the mesmerizing Clock Tower. Your guide will unravel the fascinating significance of each landmark, connecting myths, politics, and religion into a rich narrative tapestry.
Campo Santa Maria Formosa
From the grandeur of the Republic to a lesser-known gem, this charming square reveals Venice’s eclectic character. Discover the playful origins of the church's name and admire the unique blend of Gothic and Renaissance architecture in one of the city’s oldest parishes.
Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo
Nicknamed the “Pantheon of Venice,” this grand square is the final resting place of many doges and military heroes. Here you’ll encounter the Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo and the stunning Scuola Grande di San Marco, once a charitable brotherhood and now a striking Renaissance landmark. Hear tales of power, faith, and rivalry as the stones come alive with the voices of the past.
Inclusions
- Official certified guide
- Radio system to hear the guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entrance tickets to the attractions- The Tour is operated from the outside of the attractions
- Food and drinks
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour does not include entrance to the main sites and will completely take place outside (only external comments of the various sites will be provided)
- Unfortunately, wheelchairs and strollers cannot be accommodated on this tour. All customers must be able to autonomously walk, climb and get off the steps
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes as there is a moderate amount of walking involved
- Please note that the tour requires a minimum number of guests to run
- Please note that if you arrive after the tour start time you will not be able to join and will not be refunded or have your tour rescheduled
- Subject to favourable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
- There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements, in the event of this occurring you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- 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) and to learn what days this fee is applicable.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Please meet your guide in front of the wooden souvenir kiosk, just behind the Correr Museum in Piazza San Marco, next to the entrance to the post office.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Please follow the instructions to the meeting point as on the voucher.
