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GuruWalk Original
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Secret and Mysterious Venice: San Marco and the Silk Road

Duration: 2h
Languages: Spanish
Quality Verified Registered on April 07, 2022

We are several guides in love with Venice, some are authors of several guides and articles about the most beautiful city in the world, others historians. Our specialty is to make our clients happy by showing them culture, history but also leisure and gastronomy. We are looking forward to showing you Venice.

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Tour description


San Marcos and the Silk Road.
This is the most secret route to get to San Marcos where no one arrives seeing the most beautiful parts of the island on the way.
We are going to see the most important of Venice but in a secret tour through the streets and the least crowded squares.
The idea is that if you have only one day in Venice you can see everything and see things that nobody sees.

We will start with the Fondamente Nove from where we can see the San Michelle Cemetery Island and the Casin dei Espiritus until we reach the old Scuola Grande de San Marco and today Ospedale Civile, up to Santa Maria Formosa where the famous courtesan Veronica Franco received the king of France, to later see the Bridge of Sighs away from the crowds and be able to take the coolest photos.
We end up in Piazza San Marco where sixteen hundred years of history of the Serenissima await you.

Enjoy this tour in the evening to be able to visit the area with less crowds, you will thank me!

*IMPORTANT:
The tour is free to pay for groups of less than 6 people, EVEN IF THEY COME WITH DIFFERENT RESERVATIONS, the guide may refuse the admission of groups of more than 6 people to the tour unless they accept the minimum payment per person. For groups of more than 6 there is a minimum charge of 10 euros per person, even if they have made separate reservations.
In a city like Venice where a coffee costs 5 euros it is still a bargain.
With us you not only have a guide but a friend you can count on to make your trip unforgettable.

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    Campo dei Gesuiti, 30121 Venezia VE, ...
    Campo dei Gesuiti, 30121 Venezia VE, Italy
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    We are in front of the Jesuit Church in Campo dei Gesuiti, very close to the Fondamente Nove vaporetto stop. You will recognize me because I will be wearing a VIOLET umbrella and my guide badge

  • 1
    Outside visit
    San Marco square

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour opinions

2200 ratings
4.7
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Professionalism
4.76
Fun
4.52
Expression
4.63
Quality
4.62
Route
4.57
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Maria helena 03 Feb 2024
Buenos Aires

Excelente David y el recorrido por la inigualable Venezia!
Juan 10 Jan 2024
Buenos Aires

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Travelled in family - Jan 2024
Excelente. Súper didáctico. Muy ameno
Shedimar 01 Jan 2024
Lisbon

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Travelled in group - Dec 2023
Maravilloso tour con David, pasamos una tarde súper agradable escuchando y aprendiendo la historia y situaciones cotidianas de la ciudad, muchas gracias
Liliana 31 Dec 2023
Madrid

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Travelled in family - Dec 2023
Uno de los mejores tours que he tomado. Al llegar a Venecia tenia mu has preguntas sobre su historia y tradiciones y todas ellas fueron resueltas. Pasamos un rato muy ameno y nos vamos conociendo un poco más de esta maravillosa ciudad Es una experiencia que vale la pena repetir.
ANNA 08 Dec 2023
Blanes

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Travelled in group - Dec 2023
Buenos dias. Fue una situación un tanto rara. Tenia reserva para las 15:00. El dia anterior David me dice que cancela ese tour pero me da otras opcions. Le digo que me apunte para las 12:30 pero el ya no contesta. Després recibo un mensaje confirmando el tour de las 15:00 y pregunto si al final se hace el primer tour que tenia yo reservado....tampoco me contesta nadie. A las 12:20 recibo un mensaje confirmando el tour de las 12:30 pero nosotros estabamos a media hora del punto de encuentro. Le paso mensajes al guia para que me indique su ubicacion y le facilito mi número de telefono, pero ya no recibo respuesta. Intento hacer una nueva reserva pero la aplicación continua confirmando el tour de las 15:00. A esa hora vamos al punto de encuentro y no habia nadie. He hecho otros tours con vosotros y siempre muy bien.....no entiendo que ha pasado en Venecia. Fue una pena.
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Non suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
A minimum of 5 people is required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Electronic or credit card payment is accepted.
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