Venice Walking Tour Top Sights and Local Spots

A City walking tour of Venice with a local. Get the best of both worlds as your local Guide presents Venice's must-see sights before heading off the tourist track to see the nearby local neighbhood to get an insight into Venetian life.Your local guide will meet you in the heart of Venice at Saint Mark's Square and present some of the Magnificent must-see Venice attractions such as The Saint Mark's Basilica, Rialto Bridge and the centuries old Rialto market. Learn about how Saint marks square served as a dock for trade ships in the 9th century. Rialto Bridge was the only bridge crossing the grand canal right up until the 1850's. Learn the unique alternative Venetians had to cross the canal. We will visit the Rialto markets which are 1000 years old!After discovering these iconic Venice landmarks we will make our way to explore the local Venetian neighbourhood in San Polo and Dorsodoro. Here your Guide will give you a unique insight into how the locals live on a floating city.