San Marco to Rialto Walk & Spritz Like a Local
2 hours
City of Venice, Italy
About this activity
Explore Venice’s icons from St. Mark’s to the Rialto, uncover hidden gems, sip a spritz in a local bacaro, and upgrade with a gondola ride or a visit to the blooming Fortuny Palace.
Highlights
- From St. Mark’s Square to the Rialto Bridge
- Enjoy a Venetian spritz at a traditional bacaro
- Admire Venetian masterpieces
- + immersive VR journey through the city’s past
Full description
Discover Venice on foot, from St. Mark’s Square to the Rialto Bridge. Begin amid the splendor of the Basilica, Doge’s Palace, and Campanile, then wander hidden calli and campi beyond the crowds. Visit Santi Giovanni e Paolo, the “Pantheon of Doges,” and admire Gothic gems like Palazzo Soranzo Van Axel. Walk in Marco Polo’s footsteps at the Corte Seconda del Milion, pause for a spritz at a bacaro, and continue to the Riva del Carbon for a stunning view of the Rialto. The tour includes access to the Venice Gallery, where VR reveals the city’s past across centuries.
Included / Excluded
- • Made in Venice
- • Guided walking tour with a professional guide
- • Spritz in a Venetian Bacaro (Local bar)
- • Grand Canal Fortuny Palace entry (depending on option selected)
- • Venice Gallery: a unique Vr Experience of Venice in the past
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Guided visit to the Fortuny Palace
Meeting point
Start Location
Gondola Experience™, Venice Tours Srl Close to St.Mark’s Square, Calle San Gallo, Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy
Important information
Know before you book
- The walking tour does not operate in cases of exceptionally high tides (in such cases, it can be postponed to the day after, otherwise it will be refunded)
- The tour could be bilingual
- The tour is NOT private but is shared with other participants.
Know before you go
- • The tour could be bilingual
- Additional audioguide through Venice https://easyguideveneto.it/freetourid_1_h_994/
- Wear comfortable shoes
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Reviews
GetYourGuide traveler
Jun 20264.0
Really.enjoyed the visit to both islands. Felt the timing was good. The glass blowing demo was very interesting. The lace demo was only 5 minutes and not very informative. However, Burano was so colorful and fun. Had a great lunch on a terrace - very relaxing.
Jessie
Jun 20264.0
Bien. Recomendable.
Georges
Jun 20265.0
The best!