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Original Hidden Venice Walk
Tour Highlights
A FASCINATING WALK THROUGH THE HIDDEN VENICE! Includes the Rialto Market, Merchants of Venice, Prison for tax evaders, Old artisan quarters, the red-light district of Casteletto, the Hunchback legend, Masterpieces of the Frari Church, and some of the oldest houses in Venice. ONE OF OUR CLIENTS FAVORITE WALKS OFFERS A TOUR OF A VERY DIFFERENT VENICE!
DURATION: |
2 hours |
PRICE: |
Adults
20 EUR € |
Students 13-26 yrs
15 EUR € |
Children 6-12 yrs
11 EUR € |
Children under 6 yrs
Free |
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OPERATES: |
Every Thursday & Sunday at 11.30 a.m.
(13th April - 29th June & 10th September - 19th October, 2006 ) |
INCLUDES: |
Entrance fees to Frari Church not included! |
ORIGINAL HIDDEN VENICE WALKING TOUR
A rich and stimulating itinerary - Venice at its best! One of our clients favorite walks, this is a walk of wonder and discovery of the real Venice, through its past and also its present. Leave the hordes of tourists behind and discover the Venice of your dreams as you navigate a fascinating labyrinth of narrow alleyways punctuated by delicate bridges and enchanting canals.
Explore the lively and colorful market area of the Rialto and learn of the legend of hunchback of San Giacomo. Pass-by the old locandas, where the merchants would sojourn and encounter the famous Venetian courtesans in the old red light district of Venice, that is home to the notorious "Ponte delle Tette".
Enjoy a guided walk through a labyrinth of streets and narrow passageways in the old artisans quarters of Venice and listen to numerous stories of the illustrious merchants and their acts of cruelty. During this walk, you'll see some of the oldest houses in Venice, quaint picturesque bridges and palaces, an old prison for tax evaders and learn about how life used to be in Venice and how life is today for the modern day Venetians.
Visit the important Frari Church, hidden away in the San Polo district of the city, home to masterpieces of Titian & Bellini as well as an imposing funeral monument by Canova. The most important church in Venice after the Basilica of San Marco.
IMPORTANT NOTE: As part of our Venice in 1 Day package combine our "Hidden Venice" Walking Tour with our popular Grand Canal Boat Tour to enjoy the best value in tours of Venice.