Discover San Polo, Rialto & Frari: Exclusive Private Walking Tour

Venice, Italy

2 hours (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Immerse yourself in one of Venice's most atmospheric areas—and discover several of its best-known sights, as well as its hidden highlights—on this private walking tour. With just your local guide for company, explore the narrow streets and historic squares of the San Polo area. Visit the lively Rialto Market and glimpse the iconic Rialto Bridge. Then, head into the extraordinary Frari Basilica to admire works by Renaissance masters Titian and Bellini.

Discover a side of Venice that many other visitors overlook
A private tour helps you beat the crowds and keep things personal
Learn insider facts and stories from your guide's narration
Visit historic churches, markets, neighborhoods, and beyond

What's Included

Professional guide in English, French, German, Spanish or Italian
Private 2-hour walking tour

Gratuities
Food and drinks
Entrance fees to churches or museums

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Campo San Bortolomio
Campo S. Bortolomio, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
Meet your guide in front of the statue of Goldoni in campo San Bortolomio (close to Rialto bridge) The guide will have a sign with the name of the client on it.

End point

Basilica S.Maria Gloriosa dei Frari
San Polo, 3072, 30125 Venezia VE, Italy

Itinerary

Enjoy the personalized attention of a private tour as you explore the San Polo neighborhood of Venice. Choose from a morning or afternoon tour, and then meet up with your guide near the famous Rialto Bridge.

Walk among historic shops and living quarters as you learn about this area's mercantile past. Hear about the brisk trade in items like silk, spices, precious metals, and exotic woods. Next, explore highlights like the Rialto Market.

Your tour concludes with a visit to the 13th-century Frari Basilica. Admire the imposing architecture and step inside to view splendid statuary and masterworks of Renaissance art by Titian and Bellini.

After several hours, your tour ends at Campo San Bortolomio, after which you're free to continue exploring independently.

Ponte di Rialto

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Il Gobbo di Rialto

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mercati di Rialto

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

San Polo

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation

Most travelers can participate
For all late arrivals or no show, NO REFUND!
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

5.0

based on 6 reviews

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This tour was excellent. Marco was...

Michael P, Aug 2016

This tour was excellent. Marco was extremely knowledgable about the entire area. He had great tidbits of history, art, culture, architecture, you name it. He was flexible as well as we had taken another tour that covered some of what he had planned on covering but he went with it and added some sights that wren't normally on this tour. We were completely satisfied.

This was our introduction to Venice...

James Y, Jun 2013

This was our introduction to Venice just two hours after we arrived. The immediate insight and the introduction to this area which is so full of character with its winding back streets, campos and canals to it's grand palaces along the Grand Canal was fascinating and entertaining. The personal insight from our excellent guide made this a memorable experience.

Our guide was terrific. Very...

Victoria P, Oct 2011

Our guide was terrific. Very knowledgeable and fun to talk with.

Great tour. You get as much as out...

ALAN M, Sep 2011

Great tour. You get as much as out of a tour as you put in. Since this was private tour, our guide was able to just our tour based on our knowledge and interest in the various subjects.