Walking Tour of Venice

4 hours | Venice | V C E - 3 8 0
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Description

Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.

Departing from your ship, you'll board a water transport for a short ride to Piazzale Roma where your guided walking tour begins. As you travel through the Venice streets, your knowledgeable guide escorts you, explaining the city's architecture and points of interest along the way.

During the first part of your walk, you'll cross one of the oldest squares in Venice, the Campo San Polo dating back to the 9th century. Not long ago Campo San Polo hosted bull races, fairs, military parades, and packed markets. Today it hosts the city's outdoor summer cinema and Venice's Carnivale celebrations.

Proceeding onward, you'll reach the Riva del Vin, a rare stretch giving pedestrians access to the Grand Canal. As you can probably tell from its name, it's where wine barrels used to be off-loaded from ships to the warehouses. It's also a great way to get a superb view of the Rialto Bridge, your destination. You'll pause for a bit, since the Bridge is a wonderful vantage point to watch the gondolas float by and get a full view of the Grand Canal. While the current stone bridge dates back to the 16th century, there has been a bridge in this spot since 1180.

Your walk continues with a stroll, passing the Fondaco dei Tedeschi, a large Renaissance-style building that has been the city's main post office since the mid-19th century, and is now becoming a mall, to the Campo San Giovanni e Paolo, a monumental square that typifies the Venetian style. Here you will have the option to explore on your own the beautiful Basilica di San Giovanni e Paolo, known in the Venetian dialect as San Zanipolo. This is where all the funeral services of Venice's doges were held after the 15th century, with twenty-five doges buried in the church.

Your guided tour ends upon arrival in Campo San Giovanni e Paolo. After your long walk, it's time to take a break and enjoy a coffee and biscotti at a local cafe. Refreshed, you're now ready for the 40-minute unguided walk back to the motor launch. There is time to continue basking in the sights and sounds of the Venice on your own before you're transported back to your ship.

Special Notes:

This tour is not available to passengers beginning or ending their voyage in Venice.

The order of visited sites may vary. Churches are closed Sunday's, holidays and during services. Time permitting and if the church allows, entry will be permitted on an individual basis.

This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility as it requires a considerable amount of walking/standing and bridges to climb. The venues are not accessible to wheelchairs.

We suggest guests to wear flat-soled comfortable walking shoes and proper attire that covers the shoulders and knees in case they wish to visit to the Church of Santi Giovanni e Paolo on their own.

Use of an audio headset (included) will enhance your tour experience.

Details

Tour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.

Depart from ship for a guided walking tour of Venice

Transport type:
Motorized Vessel
Transport Capacity:
100
Travel time:
00:20
Time at site:
01:50
Inside visit:
No
Air conditioned:
No
Walking distance:
2789
Steps:
560
Wheelchair accessible:
No
Restroom available:
No
Shopping available:
No
Photo/video opportunity:
Yes

Independent visit to San Giovanni e Paolo Church (optional)

Transport type:
Walking
Time at site:
00:20
Inside visit:
Yes
Air conditioned:
No
Walking distance:
110
Steps:
10
Wheelchair accessible:
No
Restroom available:
No
Shopping available:
No
Photo/video restrictions:
Yes

Refreshments at a small café in the Campo San Giovanni e Paolo

Transport type:
Walking
Time at site:
00:30
Inside visit:
Yes
Air conditioned:
No
Walking distance:
15
Steps:
2
Wheelchair accessible:
No
Restroom available:
Yes
Shopping available:
No

Walk to the shuttle pontoon

Transport type:
Motorized Vessel
Time at site:
00:40
Inside visit:
No
Air conditioned:
No
Walking distance:
984
Steps:
180
Wheelchair accessible:
No
Restroom available:
No
Shopping available:
No

Re-board your vessel and return to Marittima Pier

Transport type:
Motorized Vessel
Transport Capacity:
100
Travel time:
00:20
Air conditioned:
No
Wheelchair accessible:
No
Restroom available:
No
Shopping available:
No

Re-board your motorlaunch and return to your ship

Transport type:
Motorized Vessel
Transport Capacity:
100
Travel time:
00:20
Time at site:
00:40
Walking distance:
900
Steps:
200
Wheelchair accessible:
No
Restroom available:
No