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This enthralling private walking tour starts at Venice's commercial quarters near the Rialto Bridge and concentrates on the ancient area of San Polo. Here the bankers, brokers and merchants conducted their affairs by day, and the renowned courtesans by night! You’ll also explore San Polo’s number one highlight, the Frari Church, enjoying personalized attention on your private walking tour of Venice.
In a city where west met the east, exotic items like silk and oriental spices were traded along with copper and wood. Many of the courtesans lived in sumptuous apartments, and were accomplished musicians and brilliant conversationalists. They were even secretly used as spies for the state.
The second part of this tour allows you to admire the Gothic Frari church, which dwarfs the eastern section of San Polo. Built by Franciscans in around 1250, it is one of the city's largest places of worship. You will admire its striking interior, both for its sheer size and for the quality of its masterpieces – the most famous being Titian's 'Assumption'.
- Two-hour private walking tour of Venice's San Polo area
- See where the famous courtesans lived and merchants worked
- Artworks by Titian and Bellini at the Frari
- Enjoy privileged, personalized attention from your tour escort and expert English-speaking guide on this special private walking tour of Venice
- Choice of morning and afternoon walking tours
- Professional commentary provided by your expert English-speaking guide
Rialto Bridge, Venice
Daily, except Sundays
- 9:00am
- 3:00pm
Outside church of San Salvador - near Campo Bartolomeo and Rialto Bridge. The meeting point is easy to locate and your guide will be waiting for you.
Departure Time:Depends on your selected departure time.
Duration: 2 hours (approx.) Return details:Tour concludes near the Rialto Bridge
Hotel Pickup:Hotel pickup not available
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- Private guided walk
- Escorted by an English speaking guide
- Optional gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Food and drink, unless specified
- Entrance fee to the Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari church (approximately 2.50 EURO)
- This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date.
- Confirmation for this tour will be received within 48 hours of booking subject to availability.
- Tour is operated in English unless otherwise stated.
- Please be aware of the dress regulations required to enter places of worship. Knees and shoulders must be covered - no shorts or sleeveless tops are allowed. Inappropriate dressing may mean no entrance inside the churches.
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended as there is a moderate amount of walking on this tour.
- Rucksacks and large bags are not allowed in some churches.
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