Venice Shore Excursion: Private Half-Day Walking Tour
While your cruise ship is in Venice, discover this beautiful city in your own way on a private 3-hour walking tour shore excursion. Share your sightseeing preferences when you book, and then, on your tour, enjoy an itinerary customized to you. Depending on your wishes, see lesser-known districts such as the untouristy Cannaregio Quarter, trawl the buzzing Rialto fish market, or visit some of Venice’s hidden churches. Finish at a local bar with a complimentary wine and delicious appetizer, and enjoy the full and expert attention of your private guide throughout.
Options
Venice Shore Excursion: Private Half-Day Walking Tour
Option 1: Venice Shore Excursion: Private Half-Day Walking Tour. Starts at 10am
Pickup included
What's included in Venice Shore Excursion: Private Half-Day Walking Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Ponte di RialtoPass-by Only
Rialto was the commercial heart of the ancient Republic of Venice. Discover the history of one of the most iconic symbols of Venice.
Rialto market is one of the most authentic parts of the city: it sells fresh fish, vegetables and fruit that Venetians buy everyday for their homes.
Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei FrariPass-by Only
Frari's gothic Church is one of the most majestic buildings in the city. Inside you'll see exquisite artworks by Titian and Bellini, as well as an imposing funeral monument by Canova.
Inclusions
- Appetizer and one glass of wine at a Venetian bar
- Worry-free Shore Excursion Guarantee
- Professional guide
- Private walking tour (approx. 3 hours)
- Personalized private tour and commentary
- Gratuities
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- This tour is accompanied by a tour hostess and can cover any kind of city sightseeing. Hostesses are not allowed to give precise historical and artistic explanation inside palaces and churches, and give short information only
- Usually the hostess accompanies tourists to unknown parts of the city, sharing stories
- St Mark's Square, St Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace cannot be visited on this tour
- Your tour guide cannot accompany you into any churches or historical buildings
- On Sunday mornings it is not possible to enter any of the visited churches due to religious functions taking place. Rialto Market is closed every Sunday and Monday. These closures are beyond our control so no refunds or discounts will be issued
- 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, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Pick up at the Venice Cruise Terminal - Marittima, Alilaguna ticket office located between building n°103 and n° 107
Meeting / End Points
- Pick up at the Venice Cruise Terminal - Marittima, Alilaguna ticket office located between building n°103 and n° 107
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
If your cruise details have changed from the original details advised, please contact Bucintoro Viaggi locally on 041 521 0632 ext: 1 • Please be aware of the dress regulations required to enter places of worship on this tour. Knees and shoulders must be covered - no shorts or sleeveless tops are allowed Opening hours are: 09:00 - 18:00 Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00 Saturday to Sunday
