Authentic Venice: Off-the-Beaten-Path Historical Center, Rialto Bridge & Iconic Gondola Ride - Small Group
Follow an expert guide in the most hidden and unusual districts of Venice and discover the romantic canals of the city on board of the traditional gondola.
✨ Walking Tour of Venice — From St. Mark’s Splendor to Rialto Views ✨
📍 Discover Venice through its iconic landmarks and hidden treasures on a guided walk that brings history, beauty, and authentic Venetian life together. From Piazza San Marco to a gondola ride on the canals, this journey captures the city at its most enchanting.
🕯️ A Walking Journey Through Venice’s Golden Heart
Your tour begins in Campo San Gallo, just steps from the bustle of Piazza San Marco, where the Basilica, Doge’s Palace, and Campanile
reveal the glory of the Serenissima. From there, wander into Campo Santa Maria Formosa, a lively square surrounded by elegant palaces.
Continue to Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo, Venice’s “Pantheon of Doges,” and admire the monumental Basilica standing proudly at its heart. Tucked away nearby lies the Gothic jewel Palazzo Soranzo Van Axel, a rare treasure hidden from the crowds.
Step into the Corte Seconda del Milion, once home to Marco Polo. Here, pause like a true Venetian for a refreshing spritz at a traditional bacaro, embracing the city’s most beloved ritual.
Your path leads to the Riva del Carbon, where the view opens onto the majestic Rialto Bridge, the symbol of Venice’s mercantile power.
🌸 Optional Add-On: Palazzo Fortuny
Enhance your experience with a visit to the Palazzo Fortuny, a Gothic palace on the Grand Canal that was once home to artist and inventor Mariano Fortuny. Explore his world of theatrical genius, art, and design, and enjoy a privileged view of the Rialto from its pier at Campo San Beneto.
🛶 The Gondola Experience
Return to Campo San Gallo
for the ultimate Venetian highlight — a gondola ride. Glide along the Grand Canal
and slip into hidden side canals for a romantic perspective of Venice that is truly unforgettable.
Highlights:
✅ Guided walking tour through Venice’s iconic landmarks and hidden squares
✅ Explore Piazza San Marco, Campo Santa Maria Formosa, and Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo
✅ Admire hidden gems like Palazzo Soranzo Van Axel
and the Corte del Milion
✅ Pause for a Venetian spritz
at a traditional bacaro
✅ Stunning Rialto Bridge view
from the Riva del Carbon
✅ Option to add a visit to the Palazzo Fortuny
✅ End with an authentic gondola ride
from Campo San Gallo
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