2-Hour Walking Tour of Venice from Rialto to Saint Mark's Basilica

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Cross the famous 16th-century Rialto Bridge
• 02 See where Marco Polo was born and lived in Venice
• 03 Admire the Gothic church of Santi Giovanni e Paolo and the Colleoni Monument
• 04 Reach Saint Mark's Square and visit the famous basilica
• 05 Optional terrace visit at Saint Mark's Basilica for a fantastic view

Take a stroll from the famous Rialto Market, cross the 16th-century Rialto Bridge, and wander through small alleys and historic sites on your way to Saint Mark's Square. During this 2-hour walking tour, see where Marco Polo was born and lived, admire the Colleoni Monument and the Gothic church of Santi Giovanni e Paolo, and discover other attractions in Venice. At the end of the tour, you can visit Saint Mark's Basilica, with the option to go up to the terrace for a fantastic view.

Reach Saint Mark's Square and visit the famous basilica, with the option to go up to the terrace and enjoy a fantastic view.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Venice

Languages English, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Walk from Rialto to Saint Mark's Square

• Arrive at the meeting point in Rialto, near San Giacometto Church.
• Walk through the market area and cross the famous 16th-century bridge.
• Stroll through the small alleys, where you will see where Marco Polo was born and lived, and then visit a lovely mask shop and laboratory.
• Admire the Gothic church of Santi Giovanni e Paolo and the Colleoni Monument. Here, you can take a short break for pictures and enjoy some free time.
• Reach Saint Mark's Square and visit the famous basilica, with the option to go up to the terrace and enjoy a fantastic view.

That will conclude your tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• A drink at the end of the tour, such as Prosecco or another typical Veneto wine for adults, and a non-alcoholic drink for children or for those who do not drink alcohol
• English-speaking Venice guide

What's Not Included

• Tickets to enter churches (San Giovanni e Paolo), skip-the-line entry to Saint Mark's Basilica, and access to the terrace
• Tips and gratuities
• Personal expenditure

Know before you go

• Do not carry big bags, luggage, or backpacks, as they are not allowed inside Saint Mark's Basilica.
• You can enter Saint Mark's Basilica only with your shoulders and knees covered (for women).
• You cannot take pictures or videos inside Saint Mark's Basilica.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Rialto, Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy

Tour start

Rialto, 30125 Venezia VE, Italy

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.