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Venice Historic Walk: the city, its architecture and traditions

3 Reviews 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 3 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Venice, Italy
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2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Want to learn more about the history of Venice and get off the beaten path with the locals? Join us on our historic walks to see the city through our eyes!

We'll take you to Dorsoduro, one of the most beautiful and authentic areas of Venice. This is where we live, hang out with friends and take walks on the weekends. Jump in and take a walk through the quiet neighborhoods and backstreets of Dorsoduro to explore its historic spots, its gondola boatyards, and learn more about the place.
We'll talk about how Venice was built, its architecture and urbanist aspects, its artistic and cultural heritage, as well as how Venice has changed over time and how it lives today. You’ll get familiar with such words as squero and palazzo, as well as with other things to help you get a better insight into the city, the way it thinks and its identity.

If an activity for a specific day is missing, please contact us, and we will be happy to arrange it for you!

What's Included

  • Guide
  • Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
  • Tickets inside the churches / palaces
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Campo Santa Margherita
30123 Venezia VE, Italy

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End point

Campo San Barnaba
30123 Venezia VE, Italy

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Campo Santa Margherita

Venetian Squares
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Scuola Grande dei Carmini

What is Scuola Grande
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Squero Domenico Tramontin e Figli

What is Squero
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Osteria Al Squero

Venetian Aperetivo
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Fondamenta Zattere

Venetian Port and Canals
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Campo Sant'Agnese

Venetian Urbanism
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Punta della Dogana

Custom House and merchants of Venice
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute

Palladio, Venetian Baroque and life traditions
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Ponte de la Toletta

Venetian Carnival
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Giardini di Ca' Rezzonico

Venetian Palazzo
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Venice Historic Walk: the city, its architecture and traditions?

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).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

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

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What's Included

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  • Guide
  • Alcoholic beveragesAlcoholic Beverages
  • Tickets inside the churches / palaces

Additional Info

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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
  • On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it

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