Venice Hidden Back Streets Tour

A rich and stimulating itinerary - Venice at its best! Many of our clients favorite walks, this is a walk of wonder and discovery of the real Venice, through its pastand 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 colourful market area of the Rialto and learn of the legend of the 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 alabyrinth of streets and narrow passageways in the old artisans quarters of Veniceand 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 (entrance fees NOT included), 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.

** HIGH SEASON ONLY (12 April – 12 November 2012) **

Departure Schedule:
Every Tuesday & Sunday Only. 

Tour starts Morning Departure. 

Duration: 2 hours

No pick-up at hotels. Participants must reach meeting point 10 minutes prior departure. Meeting point provided upon booking. IMPORTANT: Entrance fees to Frari Church NOT included in tour price, payment on the spotTour is on request, please contact us for availability.

Price is per person and based on the Euro Dollar and subject to change.