A guided walk from Venice’s arrival area to St. Mark’s Square through San Polo, Rialto Market, Rialto Bridge and the Grand Canal.
Duration 1.5 h
Group size 25 participants
Languages 🇮🇹 Italiano, 🇬🇧 English, 🇵🇹 Português
Price from 25,00 EUR
About this tour
Are you visiting Venice but staying in a hotel outside the city? Do you not know how to get to St. Mark’s Square from Venice Train Station or Piazzale Roma?
This is the best tour for you!
A qualified guide will give you a great introduction to the city on an outdoor visit to the San Polo sestiere, Rialto Market and Rialto Bridge, the Grand Canal, and the famous Scala del Bovolo. The tour ends in St. Mark’s Square.
If you would like to continue your visit once you reach St. Mark’s Square, combine this experience with our Doge’s Palace and Basilica tour and discover the interiors of Venice’s most famous landmarks.
Highlights
⛳️From the Station to St. Mark’s Square Start your journey right from Venice Train Station and enjoy a guided walk through the heart of the city, discovering its most iconic landmarks along the way.
🛍️Explore San Polo and the Rialto Market Walk through one of Venice’s most authentic districts, where the Rialto Market fills the air with colours, aromas and the energy of local life.
🏛️Cross the Rialto Bridge and Discover Hidden Gems Admire the Grand Canal from the famous Rialto Bridge and uncover hidden treasures like the elegant Scala Contarini del Bovolo before reaching St. Mark’s Square.
Itinerary
Venice Train Station (Piazzale Ferrovia)
The tour begins at Piazzale Ferrovia, just outside Venice’s train station, where your guide will welcome you and introduce you to the city’s unique atmosphere.
San Polo District
Stroll through the authentic streets of the San Polo sestiere, one of Venice’s oldest areas, filled with artisan shops and everyday Venetian life.
Rialto market
Immerse yourself in the vibrant local market where Venetians have bought fresh fish, fruit and vegetables for centuries — a feast for the senses.
Rialto Bridge & Grand Canal
Cross the iconic Rialto Bridge and enjoy breathtaking views of the Grand Canal, surrounded by elegant palaces and bustling boats.
Scala Contarini del Bovolo
Discover this hidden architectural gem — a graceful spiral staircase tucked away among the narrow alleys near Campo Manin.
St. Mark’s Square
End your tour in the magnificent St. Mark’s Square, the heart of Venice, framed by the Basilica, the Doge’s Palace and the Bell Tower.
Included
Venice city map and useful tips from your guide to explore more on your own
Venice Map
Not included
Kids (5-14) students (aged from 15 to 25) 20,00€
Bottle of water
Gallery
Video
Practical information
Meeting point Piazzale Ferrovia at 8.45 am
Ending point End of the tour 10.30 am in St. Mark Square
Availability Tour available only in July and August
What to bring Water
Comfortable Shoes
Cancellation Cancellation 10 days before
🥾 Easy
Meeting point
Piazzale Ferrovia at 8.45 am
Frequently asked questions
Interested in this tour?
Price from 25,00 EUR
Duration 1.5 h
Languages 🇮🇹 Italiano, 🇬🇧 English, 🇵🇹 Português
Group size 25 participants
Availability Tour available only in July and August
