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Venice Legends: Casanova, Vivaldi & Marco Polo Private Tour

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2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

Discover the lives of Antonio Vivaldi, Marco Polo, and Giacomo Casanova on a 2.5-hour private walking tour in Venice.
See the places frequented by them in the past and explore charming alleys.

Learn about three very interesting and famous venetian characters
Visit the places frequented in Venice from Vivaldi, Casanova and Marco Polo
Professional and passionate guide of Venice

What's Included

  • Tour available in English, Italian, German, French
  • 2 hours and 30 min walking tour in Castello, Cannaregio and San Marco
  • Private guide
  • Food and drink
  • Gratuites
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Riva degli Schiavoni
30122 Venezia VE, Italy

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End point

Campo Santo Stefano
30124 Venezia VE, Italy

The end of the tour will be approximately in campo Santo Stefano, in Saint Mark's area.

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Church of the Pietà - Saint Mary of the Visitation (pass by)

Meet your guide in front of the Church of the Pietà.The Church was built in the XVIII Century by Giorgio Massari. It was ment to be both a place of worship and an auditorium. "Figlie del Choro", instructed by masters such as Antonio Vivaldi and Francesco Gasparini, used to perform inside the church. Moreover, the Pietà preserves three frescos by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo and the altarpiece La Visitazione di Maria a Santa Elisabetta, by Giombattista Piazzetta and Giuseppe Angeli.
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Campo Bandiera e Moro

We will start with Vivaldi in the sestiere of Castello visiting the church of the Pietà where he served as priest, music teacher and composer, as well as other places related to him such as the ruota degli esposti, where unwanted children were left in the orphanage, the campo della Bragora, the old Greek market where you can find the beautiful church of San Giovanni where he was baptized.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Casa di Marco Polo

We continue our walking tour towards the house of the Polo family where Marco Polo himself lived in the sestiere of Cannaregio, here we will discover a little of the adventurous life of this curious young man who left the Serenissima together with his father and his uncle, to return after 24 years with Hao Dong, his wife. He wrote about his experiences during these years which are captured in his famous book Il Milione, dictated during his imprisonment in Genoa to the Pisan writer Rustichello, his fellow prisoner, and also the first information about this then unknown world.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Rialto

Walk through the small “calle” we make our way towards the sestiere of San Marco to get to know the places frequented by Giacomo Casanova's in his childhood and youth, such as the house where he was born and the theatre where his parents worked, where he spent long hours learning the difference between fantasy and reality and where his love for music was born. We will get to know better the eclectic man who lived conscious of the decadence of the Serenissima, the freemason, the gambler, the cosmopolitan, the playwright, the writer, the intellectual, the libertine and the faithful and generous friend.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Spazio Ridotto (pass by)

Along the way you can see the entrance of the famous "Ridotto Venier'', a private room in which there was gambling and more. Casanova loved these elegant salons and was a frequent visitor!
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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Venice Legends: Casanova, Vivaldi & Marco Polo Private Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

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

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Venice Legends: Casanova, Vivaldi & Marco Polo Private Tour?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Tour available in English, Italian, German, French.
  • 2 hours and 30 min walking tour in Castello, Cannaregio and San Marco.
  • Private guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Food and drink.
  • Gratuites.
  • Hotel pick up and drop off.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

Apr 2025
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Venice Legends: Casanova, Vivaldi & Marco Polo Private Tour is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
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Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
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Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

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  • Tour available in English, Italian, German, French
  • 2 hours and 30 min walking tour in Castello, Cannaregio and San Marco
  • Private guide
  • Food and drink
  • Gratuites
  • Hotel pick up and drop off

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  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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