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 Casteletto, 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.
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PLEASE NOTE: We could also offer a four-hour tour of the Hidden Venice combining a three-hour walking tour of the city with a one-hour boat tour of the Hidden Venice to enable you to many other parts of the city seldom visited by tourists. For prices on the four-hour tour of the Hidden Venice please refer to the prices on the Private Venice in 1 Day