Meeting Point

At the main entrance of Doge's Palace

Doge' s Palace

St Mark ìs Basilica

St. Mark’s Square (Piazza San Marco)

Take time to explore the open-air grandeur of Venice’s political and spiritual center. Learn about the towering Campanile (bell tower), the elegant arcades, the Clock Tower, and the columns of St. Mark and St. Theodore overlooking the lagoon—a stage for centuries of Venetian life, festivals, and ceremonies.

Gondola Ride (Optional, ~30 minutes)

Experience Venice from its most poetic perspective: the water. Glide silently through hidden canals aboard a private gondola, passing beneath stone bridges and beside timeless facades. The gondola ride offers a unique sense of the city's rhythm and intimacy, a moment of pure Venetian magic.

Walk to the Rialto District

Continue on foot through a maze of narrow alleyways and quiet squares, where laundry flutters from balconies and local artisans greet their neighbors. Along the way, you'll pass Marco Polo’s former neighborhood and hear tales of Venetian merchants and explorers.

Rialto Bridge & Market

Arrive at the bustling heart of old Venice—the Rialto. Cross the iconic stone bridge, lined with historic shops, and explore the lively market where locals still shop for fresh fish, vegetables, and seasonal delicacies. This is Venice’s oldest commercial district and remains full of color, flavor, and local life.

Ending Point

Rialto Bridge & Market