Best Walking Tour in Venice

Venice is considered the city of art, canals, and carnival. It’s also one of the most visited cities in the world! Discover this amazing city and try the best walking tour in Venice. You’ll visit the best monuments and attractions with a local English-speaking guide.

 

Best walking tour in Venice

 

The meeting point of the best walking tour in Venice is San Simeon Piccolo church, near Santa Lucia station. This church is one of the most famous monuments of the city of Venice. It stands on the Grand Canal and is Italy’s first fully neoclassical building. The name “Piccolo” distinguishes it from the nearby San Simeon Grande church.

 

Piazza San Marco

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The first great monument and must-see place you’ll visit is Piazza San Marco.

Piazza San Marco is one of the best-known squares in the world. Here take place the most important events of the year, such as the carnival of Venice and many more. In this square, you’ll find the two main monuments of the city: the Basilica of San Marco and the Campanile. The Basilica of San Marco is considered one of Italy’s most iconic tourist attractions. Every day thousands of tourists come to Venice to visit it. It’s the symbol of Venetian art and Christianity. Inside this extraordinary Byzantine cathedral, you’ll find the relics of San Marco. In addition, you’ll be amazed by the decorations of mosaics, columns, and sculptures. The Campanile of San Marco is one of the tallest bell towers in Italy. You can take the elevator and go up to the bell tower to admire Venice from above!

 

Palazzo Ducale

The walking tour in Venice continues towards a very particular place. We’re talking about the majestic Palazzo Ducale.

Palazzo Ducale is one of the greatest examples of Venetian Gothic. It’s a must-see place in Venice. Over the years, it underwent many renovations and expansions. You’ll visit this important monument in Vence, the entrance will take place from Porta del Frumento. Inside you’ll admire many different areas, such as the Institutional Rooms, the Ducal Apartment, the armory, and the prisons. This palace also hosts a very important museum, the Opera Museum, and during the year take place several exhibitions.

 

 

Peggy Guggenheim Collection

Afterward, you’ll head to the Peggy Guggenheim Collection.

The Peggy Guggenheim Collection is one of the most important museums for art and culture. It was created by Peggy Guggenheim, an American heiress. This museum is located in Palazzo Venier dei Leoni, near the Canal Grande. With a guide, you’ll visit the many different rooms of this amazing museum. At the entrance, you’ll find the Giardini, the Nasher sculptures, and some works from the Rudolph Schulhof collection. In the first area, you’ll admire the works of the most famous avan-guard movements: Futurism, Surrealism, and Cubism. Here there are works by 200 artists. You’ll be amazed! The museum also organizes temporary thematic collections.

 

Rialto Bridge

 

Another important sight you’ll love is the Rialto Bridge.

Rialto Bridge is the most beautiful and best-known bridge in Venice. It’s part of the four bridges ( Ponte degli Scalzi, Ponte della Costituzione and Ponte dell’Accademia) that cross the Canal Grande. But between these, it’s the oldest bridge that crosses the Canal Grande. Despite it, it still stands and is one of the architectural symbols of the city of Venice. The bridge is divided into three ramps, a central one and two side ramps. When you go up on the bridge, you’ll see a very beautiful view of Venice. You also don’t have to miss the many shops on the side of the bridge and the fruit and vegetable market.

 

Gondola tour

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At the end of the walking tour, you’ll be able to live a unique moment!

Il gondola tour is the most requested and loved attraction by tourists. It’s one of the best experiences to do, to explore the city of Venice from another point of view. The gondola is the symbol of Venice, known and admired all over the world. For this reason, it is the most photographed traditional boat. It’s a very special experience that recalls the idea of romanticism and passion. This transport was used by rich families as it was a luxurious boat. You have to try this unforgettable moment! You can share the tour on the gondola with other people since it’s cheaper. Enjoy this unique experience in Venice! You’ll never forget it.

 

Other information

You can book this walking tour until 15 minutes before the activity starts. And if you can’t attend anymore the tour, don’t worry! You can cancel your reservation, it’s free!