Discover the cultural heritage and commercial history of Venice on a private tour of San Polo and Rialto. See Rialto Bridge and Market, and visit the spectacular Basilica Dei Frari. Extended options: visit St. Mark’s Bell Tower and the Doge’s Palace.
Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:
2-hour: Basilica Dei Frari & San Polo Choose this tour to explore San Polo, visit the Basilica Dei Frari, and see highlights such as Rialto Bridge and Chiesa di San Giacomo.
3-hour: Basilica Dei Frari, San Polo & St. Mark's Bell Tower Choose this tour to explore San Polo, visit the Basilica Dei Frari and St. Mark's Bell Tower, and see highlights such as Rialto Bridge and Chiesa di San Giacomo.
5-hour: Basilica, San Polo, Bell Tower & Doge's Palace Choose this tour to explore San Polo, visit the Basilica Dei Frari, St. Mark's Bell Tower and Doge's Palace. See highlights such as Rialto Bridge and Chiesa di San Giacomo.
Duration: 2 hours: Choose this tour to explore San Polo, visit the Basilica Dei Frari, and see highlights such as Rialto Bridge
,: and Chiesa di San Giacomo.
Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. ITVE015
Meet your guide in front of the main entrance to the Church of Saint Roch, Campo dei Frari, 3063, 30125 Venezia VE, Italy
See the highlights of the San Polo and Rialto neighborhoods and visit the magnificent Basilica of Santa María Gloriosa dei Frari. Don't be disappointed by the basilica's modest Gothic exterior, as the interior hides the wealth of the Italian Renaissance. It's amazing architecture is complimented by a number of sculptures and paintings, including works of masters such as Titian and Bellini. It's an awe-inspiring space that has served the local community for centuries.
As you wander along some of Venice's oldest streets lined with with small medieval houses and merchants’ shops, your Private Guide will explain how during the Middle Ages this crowded neighborhood became the center of trade for silk, spices, precious metals, exotic woods and other goods. Head to the largest square in Venice, Campo San Polo to feel the buzzing atmosphere, smells and sounds, and learn about the famous Rialto Market, which has been in operation for more than 600 years.
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Know Before You Go: - Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information. - Please note that the number of attractions depends on the option selected. You will not visit St. Mark’s Bell Tower and the Doge’s Palace on the basic 2-hour tour. - Skip-the-line tickets to Doge’s Palace grant you immediate entry at your booked time, without waiting in line at the ticket office. There are mandatory security checks. - Headphones/audio whisper systems will be provided for groups larger than 10. - Skip-the-line tickets to St. Mark's Campanile (Bell Tower) include priority admission without waiting at the ticket office and lift access to the viewing terrace. Tickets to St. Mark’s Basilica are not included in this tour. - 2-hour tour: For the comfort of all guests, it is best to have 1 licensed guide per maximum of 25 guests. If there are 26-50 people in your group, we will provide the service of 2 licensed guides so that all guests can get the best experience, ask questions and hear the guide well. - 3- and 5-hour tours: Due to regulations, we will have 1 licensed guide per maximum of 20 guests. If there are 21-40 people in your group, we will provide the service of 2 licensed guides.