The Heart of Venice Tour

The heart of Venice tour is the best way to spend half day in Venice with your own private guide.

We make our way through the labyrinth of alleyways towards the famous Opera house La Fenice which burned down and has now been rebuilt to is original glory, then a quiet walk towards Palazzo Fortuny once known as Palace of the Orpheans, we will see the ornate Bovolo spiral staircase (known as ‘of the snail’) tucked away in a tiny courtyard, then onto a view of Rialto bridge and Grand Canal. Discover the hunch-back of Rialto, Marco Polo’s house and much more. Take advantage of our expert guide, and learn about the Venetian dialect. Hear the history of this enchanting city from our local guide.

Discover the extraordinary architectural masterpieces and why they were built that way, learn how Venice lost out on the trade routes when the New World was discovered, leaving Venice medieval forever. Strolling along the narrow streets, “Calle”, to encounter hidden away treasures. Optional: upon request, at the end of the tour it is possible to add a 30-minute gondola ride.