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Venice in a Day: Walking Tour of Top Sights & Hidden Gems

By Private Tours of Venice
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €35 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

Begin your journey in the lively and picturesque Campiello dei Squelini in Dorsoduro. Known for its relaxed atmosphere and charming cafés, this square offers a perfect introduction to Venice’s local life.
Walk towards Campo dei Frari in the San Polo district.Surrounded by convent buildings and historic palaces, this square offers a glimpse into Venice’s rich Gothic architecture and a lively hub of local life.
Continue to the intimate Campo San Tomà. Head to the expansive Campo San Polo, Venice’s second-largest square. Once a marketplace and the setting for festivals and public events, it is now a vibrant space where locals and visitors gather. End your tour in the bustling Rialto area, home to the famous Rialto Bridge and the historic Rialto Market. This district perfectly captures Venice’s commercial and cultural heart

Activity location

  • Campiello dei Squelini
    • Sestiere Dorsoduro 3259
    • 30123, Venice, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Campiello dei Squelini
    • Campiello dei Squelini
    • 30123, Venezia, Veneto, Italy

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English Small group tour

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

walking tour

Language options: English
Price details
€35.00 x 1 Adult€35.00
Total
Price is €35.00
Until Mon, 10 Aug

Private tour

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

Private Walking tour starting anytime you want

Language options: English
Price details
€125.00 x 1 Adult€125.00
Total
Price is €125.00
Until Mon, 10 Aug

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Small Group Outdoor Walking tour
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
  • What's includedWhat's included
    English speaking local expert
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Private tour (Unless option is selected)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Pick up from Hotel/station
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Private guide

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • no wheelchair accessible
  • On certain dates, most travellers 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)
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Campiello dei Squelini

  • 15m
Campiello dei Squelini is a charming small square in the Dorsoduro district of Venice, near Ca' Foscari University of Venice. Its name comes from the Squelini (or Scudeleri), artisans who produced and sold ceramic bowls, jugs, and other pottery. Archaeological excavations have uncovered remains of historic kilns, highlighting the area's craft heritage. Today, the square is known for its peaceful atmosphere, decorative fountain, and colourful mosaic artwork.

Campo dei Frari

  • 20m
Campo dei Frari is a historic and vibrant square in the San Polo district of Venice. It lies in front of the magnificent Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, one of the city’s most important Gothic churches.

Campo San Toma

  • 15m
Campo San Tomà is a charming and intimate square located in the San Polo district of Venice. Surrounded by historic palaces and traditional Venetian houses, it offers a quiet retreat from the city’s busiest areas.

Campo San Polo

  • 15m
Campo San Polo is the second-largest square in Venice, located in the lively San Polo district. Known for its open space and historic atmosphere, the campo has been a central hub for markets, festivals, and social gatherings for centuries.

Ponte di Rialto

  • 20m
The Rialto Bridge is the oldest and most famous bridge spanning the Grand Canal in Venice. Built in stone between 1588 and 1591, it is an iconic symbol of the city, renowned for its elegant arch, historic shops, and stunning views of the canal. Today, it remains one of Venice’s most visited landmarks.

Location

Activity location

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    Campiello dei Squelini
    • Sestiere Dorsoduro 3259
    • 30123, Venice, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Campiello dei Squelini
    • Campiello dei Squelini
    • 30123, Venezia, Veneto, Italy

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