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VENICE SHORE EXCURSION 1

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VENICE SHORE EXCURSION NO. 1

Venice Shore Excursion 1 will lead you on a pleasant walk, through narrow alleyways, meandering canals, and the peaceful squares of Santa Croce and San Polo, two of the six sestieri of Venice.

No cars, no scooters, no modern buildings…our excursion has the charm of a journey into the past…

Campo San Giacomo dell’ Orio, one of the oldest squares in Venice. will enchant you with its peaceful ambiance, its trees, its millenary bell tower, and intimate coffee shops.

Some of the best gelato places in Venice are to be found in this area!

Around this area a handful of interesting artisans will attract your eye with their jewels, glass beads, hats, masks and more.

Campo San Polo, one of the largest squares in Venice, will embrace you with its rounded shape and elegant Medieval and Renaissance homes.

Used once as an arena for bullfights during the Carnival, it is now one of the preferred playgrounds for Venetian children.

Venice Shore Excursion 1 will reach the bustling Rialto Bridge market area, the real heart of Venice and the former international business center.

We’ll cross the Grand Canal to the monumental Piazza San Marco (St Mark’s Square), political core of the glorious Venetian Republic. Along the way, we’ll include an explanation of all major sites of interest (Ducal Palace, Bridge of Sighs, Bell Tower, Marciana Library, etc.) and, whenever possible, if there are no religious services and “acqua alta” (high water) taking place, a visit to the Basilica.

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If you are interested in Venice Shore Excursion No.1 you might also like our  No. 2 !

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HIGHLIGHTS

  • Campo San Polo
  • Rialto bridge and Market
  • St Mark’s Square and Basilica ( on reqiest, skipping the line)
  • Stroll into peaceful Santa Croce & San Polo districts

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SHORE EXCURSION 1

Arriving on a busy summer day in Venice on your cruise ship can be a challenging experience… There will be several other ships next to yours, and lots of people looking for boats and instructions on how to reach St Mark’s Square!

By using the “People Mover” monorail from the Maritime Station to Piazzale Roma you’ll reach downtown Venice in no time. For further instructions check: http://europeforvisitors.com/venice/articles/venice-people-mover.htm.

Your guide will wait for you at the Piazzale Roma “People Mover” Station to start exploring Venice on foot.

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As you know, Venice is a completely pedestrian city, even bikes are not permitted, so walking is the only alternative to boat transportation, and it is a wonderful alternative indeed. You just need a good pair of walking shoes or sandals, and a camera, and the rest will be your expert guide’s duty!

We propose two alternative itineraries, both three hours long, which will get you acquainted with the city without getting lost and without losing time.

Upon request, both tours can be also conducted in reverse, beginning in St Mark’s Square, and ending at Piazzale Roma.

Venice has a surface of 3.2 square miles, and consists of 118 small islands (partly natural, partly manmade) which are separated by over 150 canals. The islands are all connected by over 400 hundred bridges. A small city with a very dense urban composition.

The water filling the canals is the Adriatic Sea water, to which the Venetian lagoon is connected via three inlets.

The population is approximately 51,000, and the main industry is unsurprisingly tourism!

The entire city is very safe, and walking its streets and alleyways, particularly the quiet backstreets, is a great visual experience. There is so much history at every corner, making it easy to imagine Venetian life throughout the centuries.

DRESS CODE AND ADVICE

  • No shorts, no sleeveless shirts. Knee high skirts and short sleeves are ok!
  • St. Mark’s Basilica is not accessible to visits on Sunday mornings (religious services)

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COST

  • This tour lasts three hours and costs 295 euros up to 6 people (not per person), only private parties. For larger parties send us an email!
  • Admission fees per person:
  • St.Mark’s Basilica 7 euros 
  • Best time for this tour: morning, from 9.30 to 12.30 – Mondays through Saturdays

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