Explore the San Polo area of Venice in a tour of the city's history, told through the lives of its prominent merchants, courtesans, and painters. This 2-hour walking tour also stops at the huge Frari church, home to several High Renaissance masterpieces.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Small group
- Limited to 8 participants
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 2 hours
- Starting times 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
Experience
- Admire Rialto Bridge and learn the legend of the Statue of the 'Gobbo di San Giacomo
- Visit the enormous Frari church and discover its artworks by Renaissance masters Titian and Bellini
- Learn about the commercial quarters, the bankers, the brokers, and the merchants of Venice
- See one of the city’s biggest squares, the Campo San Polo and its surrounding area
- Hotel pick-up in the St. Marks area (if arranged in advance)
- Food and drinks
- Entrance to the churches (this is only an external walking tour)
- Gratuities
- Wheelchair users
Customers must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Prepare for the activity
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes prior to tour departure, at Campo San Bartolomeo, in front to the statue of Goldoni. Look for your guide holding a sign with your name on it.
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- Oversize luggage
Know before you go
- This is only an external walking tour and does not go inside the churches
- If you would like to enter Frari Church with your guide, please contact the local operator (pay on the day)