Private Tour: Venice Art and Architecture Walking Tour

Summary Description

Discover masterpieces of Venetian art and architecture beyond the crowds of St Mark’s Square. After meeting up with your guide in central Venice, head out into the city’s quieter side streets and narrow passageways. 

Visit the glorious San Giovanni and Paolo church, which boasts impressive Gothic architecture and the largest stained-glass window in Venice. Other tour stops include the narrow Miracoli church, with its beautifully restored, early Renaissance façade, and the former home of famed Venetian merchant and explorer Marco Polo.

As you wander along narrow canals and across charming footbridges, your guide will explain the political and cultural forces that helped shape Venice’s unique artistic legacy. Feel free to ask all the questions you want as you enjoy the customized nature of a private tour. After about 2 hours of exploring, you will have a new appreciation for the amazing sights and structures of Venice.

Highlights
  • Discover masterpieces of Venetian art and architecture beyond the crowds of St Mark’s Square. After meeting up with your guide in central Venice, head out into the city’s quieter side streets and narrow passageways.  Visit the glorious San Giovanni and Paolo church, which boasts impressive Gothic architecture and the largest stained-glass window in Venice. Other tour stops include the narrow Miracoli church, with its beautifully restored, early Renaissance façade, and the former home of famed Venetian merchant and explorer Marco Polo. As you wander along narrow canals and across charming footbridges, your guide will explain the political and cultural forces that helped shape Venice’s unique artistic legacy. Feel free to ask all the questions you want as you enjoy the customized nature of a private tour. After about 2 hours of exploring, you will have a new appreciation for the amazing sights and structures of Venice.
Description

Discover the incomparable art and architecture of Venice on a private walking tour with your very own guide. You'll focus on areas of architectural and artistic richness away from the well-trodden pathways and enjoy personalized attention on your private walking tour. Here's proof there's so much more to Venice than St. Mark's Square!

Included / Excluded
  • Professional guide in English, French, German, Italian or Spanish
  • Private walking tour for 2 hours
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks,
  • Entrance fees to churches or museums
  • Entry/Admission - Casa di Marco Polo
  • Entry/Admission - Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo (San Zanipolo)
  • Entry/Admission - Venice
Important Information
Know Before You Book
  • Duration: 2h
  • Mobile tickets accepted
  • Instant confirmation
Cancellation

Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours

Cancellation Notes: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Additional Information

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Please reconfirm your booking the day before;
A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements.
Rucksacks and large bags are not allowed in some churches;
Adult pricing applies to all travelers.
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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What is the Private Tour: Venice Art and Architecture Walking Tour cancellation policy?

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Private Tour: Venice Art and Architecture Walking Tour cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Which attractions will I visit with Private Tour: Venice Art and Architecture Walking Tour?

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During this experience, places you will visit include:

Which company provides Private Tour: Venice Art and Architecture Walking Tour?

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Private Tour: Venice Art and Architecture Walking Tour is hosted by Venice Events. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact on Tripadvisor.

How much is Private Tour: Venice Art and Architecture Walking Tour?

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Private Tour: Venice Art and Architecture Walking Tour price starts from $129.48.

Operated by:

Venice Events

About operator:

Venice Events is a British-Italian company based in the heart of Venice, founded in 1995. Over the years of familiarity with this country and its culture, our team have built up extensive experience in organising wide range of events: Tours, cultural excursions, private customized tours in Veneto and Friuli, transfers, wine tastings, weddings, honeymoons, romantic breaks, conferences and more, both in Venice and throughout Italy. All Tours, unless specified, are operated by Venice Events! We operate all our own tours, you book with us, you travel with us! That's not true for the majority of websites on the internet that are actually selling other company's tours. No standing-in-line to see the must-see attractions of Italy! Venice Events makes reservations and pre-books tickets so you will never have to spend your vacation standing-in-line to see the must-see sights of Italy. Venice Events regularly reserve spaces for their clients to enter ahead of the public lines. Fully Licensed Guides, Fully Licensed Drivers & Vehicles We prefer to offer the best tours we can offer, with professional guides who have backgrounds in Art & History, who have dedicated their lives to provide clients with memories that will last them a lifetime, and who have the ability to entertain all members of the family.

Basic Information
  • Duration: 2 hours
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