Half a day in Marco Polo’s footsteps
Travel back to Renaissance Venise at the Basilica di San Giovanni e Paolo & Marco Polo’s House
- WITH
- Walter's TEAM | about the guide
Love travel, history and Venetian architecture? This 3-hour private tour will take you back in time as you follow in the footsteps of the famous Venetian merchant traveler Marco Polo. You’ll discover the site of the family’s 13th century mansion in the heart of the Rialto area as you learn about the history of the city’s trade and international relations. As you explore the calli and hidden squares, you’ll also have time to take in the beautiful backdrop of the Grand Canal and bustling Rialto Market. You’ll admire the colorful marble façade of the early Venetian Church of Santa Maria dei Miracoli, before reaching the Basilica di San Giovanni e Paolo. This vast church, one of the largest in the city, was used for the funeral service and as the resting place for the Doges from the 15th century.
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Venice and the Veneto Region
Italy -
3 hrs
DURATION -
8
MAX. No. ON TOUR
TOUR DETAILS
- keywords :
- Marco Polo, Church of Santa Maria dei Miracoli, Basilica di San Giovanni e Paolo, Rialto
- transport :
- By foot
- ACTIVITY LEVEL :
- Moderate
- ACCESSIBLE TO THE DISABLED :
- no
- Kid friendly :
- Yes, kids are welcome
- LANGUAGES:
- Français/French (fluent), Italien/Italian (native), Anglais/English (fluent)
- MAX. No. OF PEOPLE :
- 8
INCLUDED IN THE TOUR
- Professional guiding services for 3 hours
NOT INCLUDED
- Admission fees for the churches - Lunch - Transport
ITINERARY
This 3-hour guided tour will take you back in time to follow in the footsteps of Marco Polo. Your visit will begin in the bustling Rialto area and the site of the family’s 13th century palace. From Campiello del Remer, you’ll admire the Grand Canal and Rialto market. As you explore the calli and hidden squares, you’ll reach the beautiful marble church of Santa Maria dei Miracoli. The visit will finish with a guided tour of the immense Basilica di San Giovanni e Paolo.
WHERE AND WHEN?
- MEET-UP LOCATION:
- Rialto Bridge
- END OF TOUR LOCATION:
- Basilica di San Giovanni e Paolo
about
your guide
Walter
VENEZIA
- languages :
- Français/French, Italien/Italian, Anglais/English
After 20 years spent in Torino and Milan working for a multinational company where I was not fulfilled, I felt the need to come back to Venice, city of my origins. In this beautiful city, I went back to study to obtain my professional guide card. Sensitive to the beauty and the authenticity of Venice, I decided to dedicate my life uncovering its true heart to the eyes of visitors: I created my own guiding agency with a handful of other local professional guides (Véronique, Chiara, Gioia, Marta...) and I started elaborating tours based on the local’s life spirit rather than tourist visits. Passionate about art, I am also a musician, photographer and painter who really trust his senses in order to create originals guided tours which deeps visitors in the real Venice, off the beaten tracks, for a more sustainable way to discover the city and its secrets. To me, Venice is much more than the Piazza San Marco, the Doge's Palace or the Rialto Bridge; it is the narrow streets, the people, the old cafes, the bacari, the local gastronomy, the spritz, the ciccheti, the canals, and all the stories and traditions who make the city so lively. Visit the fresh markets and learn about the Venetian gastronomy, discover Venice little paths, or enjoy a photography experience in the fishing areas and the lagoon around the city. PS : my tours could also be guided by Véronique, Chiara, Gioia or Marta. We can guide in German, Russian, Italian, English and French.
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