Discover all the hidden wonders of Venice today with a scenic Discover Venice Walking Tour to all of the best attractions in Venice.
Highlights
- Explore Venice’s more famous sites as well as hidden gems
- La Fenice, one of the world’s most famous Opera theaters (external)
- Scala del Bovolo, one among Venice’ architectural gem
- Interesting facts about Venice’s history and present
- Characteristic “campo”, Venice’s little and picturesque squares
- A glimpse into the ordinary life of Venetian people
- The true beauty of Venice and its peaceful canals
Get off the beaten track with our specialist guides willing to introduce you to Venice’s hidden treasures as well as the city’s quieter and more charming corners.
This incredible walking trip will bring us from La Fenice Theater (external) to some of Venice’s most suggestive angles. La Fenice is one of Italy’s and the world’s main opera theaters, hosting significant opera shows every year that attracts lovers from all over the world.
The “Scala of the Bovolo”, an exceptional example of Venetian architecture, is another specific and hidden corner we will find: gothic art blended with Renaissance fashion. A small “calle” (the alley of Venice) will bring us to this valuable hidden gem of architecture.
Then we’ll walk through the elegant region surrounding the Rialto Bridge, the most famous of the bridges crossing the Grand Canal. Rialto Bridge is an elegant, arched stone bridge lined with arcades and stores on both sides, and was the first bridge to be constructed on the Grand Canal, linking two distinct sections of the town.
Our specialist guide will accompany us during our walk, who will make the trip even more captivating by saying interesting facts about Venice while visiting its most popular places.
Top attractions in Venice
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Top hotels in Venice
Venice has dozens of hotels of various star ratings, together with other lodging solutions, such as guest houses, hostels, and Airbnb. Bellow are some top hotel recommendations from our website. For a general hotel search, check the form at the bottom of this page or our hotel booking page.
Hotel Metropole
Offering luxurious rooms with antique furniture and fine fabrics, Hotel Metropole is set in a privileged place – 350 m from Saint Mark’s Square in Venice. The hotel boasts a...
Hotel Al Ponte Antico
Facing the Grand Canal of Venice and overlooking the Rialto Bridge, Hotel Al Ponte Antico provides lodging in a palace dating back to the 14th century. A daily breakfast is...
Hotel Ai Cavalieri di Venezia
Located in the historic center of Venice, just 450 meters from Rialto Bridge, Hotel ai Cavalieri di Venezia is a 6-minute walk from St. Mark’s Square. There is free WiFi...
Palazzo Venart Luxury Hotel
Offering elegant rooms and suites as well as a good restaurant, Palazzo Venart Luxury Hotel is housed in a 16th-century building overlooking the Grand Canal in Venice. In the courtyard...
Bauer Palazzo
Just a 2-minute walk from St. Mark’s Square in Venice, the Bauer Palazzo Hotel provides spacious, elegant rooms with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. It has a gourmet restaurant...
Sina Centurion Palace
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Cheap flights and hotels discounts for Venice
The peak season for flights to Venice is February, March and October. The low season for purchasing tickets is June, July and August.
Venice is served by these airports: Venice Marco Polo Airport and Treviso Airport. Direct flights to Venice are offered by 47 airlines. Most flights are with Ryanair. Direct flights from Venice, United States are airlines: American Airlines, United Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Canada, KLM and Air France from New York, Chicago, Atlanta and Philadelphia.
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Last Updated on February 16, 2022 by Tours Editor @ gotravelyourself.com
