Private guided walking tour to discover the best of Venice, one of the most romantic cities in the world with its architecture, canals, gondolas, artisans, colors and magnificent buildings. A perfect introduction to Venice not to be missed.
An amazing tour through the most famous attractions, art, traditions and history of Venice, a beautiful city built on 118 islands and connected by 150 canals and 400 bridges, with your private guide.
A half-day tour of Venice allows you to experience the small labyrinth of canals, the narrow alleys, the artisans, the daily life of the Venetians and the beauty of magical and romantic Venice through the eyes of your personal guide.
Each district of Venice is rich in art, history, artisans, traditions, and culture.
Venice's charm lies both in its unique civil engineering achievements and in the harmony of Eastern and Western artistic styles that have flourished here over the centuries. Your tour highlights some of the major sites that define the look and the history of Venice.
Meeting your guide in the lobby of your central Venice hotel, your private guided walking tour combines visiting important attractions (from the outside) and discovering the splendor of Venice off the beaten track.
Some of the attractions included in your tour are the district of San Marco with Piazza San Marco, for Napoleon "the most beautiful living room in the world". The Bridge of Sighs and the Rialto Bridge with its nearby market. The San Mark Basilica and the Doge's Palace from the outside, and times permitting a tour of the lively San Polo district.
On site with your personal guide you can choose to focus your visit on the highlights that interest you most.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• 3 hours private walking tour of Venice with your exclusive guide
• See the famous landmarks of Venice like Rialto Bridge, San Polo District, Saint Mark Square
• Flexible itinerary customizable with your private expert guide.
• Discover the hidden wonders just behind the great beauties
DETAILS
Duration:
3 hours
Start Time Private Tour:
Morning Tour or Afternoon Tour
Meeting Point:
At the lobby of your hotel in the centre of Venice or to be decided at the confirmation
Inclusion:
Private walking tour with your own personal expert and licensed guide
Exclusions:
Gratuities (optional),
Admission fees to church and museums
On Request:
More of 6 persons reates on request
F.A.Q.
Venice, often referred to as the "Floating City," was built on a series of 118 small islands in a lagoon in the Adriatic Sea. The city's unique construction began around the 5th century AD when people sought refuge from invading barbarian tribes on the mainland.
The foundation of Venice is a complex network of wooden pilings driven into the marshy ground, upon which the buildings and streets are constructed. These pilings, made from wood such as alder, pine, and oak, were driven deep into the soft clay and sand to provide stability for the structures above.
Over the centuries, Venice's builders developed innovative construction techniques to adapt to the city's watery environment. Buildings were constructed using a combination of wood, brick, and stone, with wooden beams often used to support the upper floors.
To create a stable foundation for grand buildings such as palaces and churches, massive wooden platforms called "raft foundations" were constructed. These platforms distributed the weight of the buildings more evenly and helped prevent them from sinking into the soft ground.
The city's intricate network of canals served as both transportation routes and drainage systems, helping to manage the water that constantly surrounded the city. Venetians developed expertise in hydraulic engineering, constructing a series of sluice gates and flood barriers to protect the city from high tides and flooding.
The construction of Venice was a testament to human ingenuity and adaptability, as the city's architects and engineers found innovative ways to build and thrive in a challenging environment. Today, Venice's unique architectural heritage and its intricate network of canals continue to attract visitors from around the world, showcasing the enduring legacy of this remarkable city built upon the water.
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