Private tour Rialto area and Frari Church 2-Hour Tour Standard Option
ID: GYG2377-2377
Category:
Sight Seeing
Country: Italy
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Rialto and Frari Church private visit
A pleasant walking tour with professional private guide starting from Rialto Bridge, the most typical and symbolic monuments of the city, to have a first introduction to a part of the minor Venice.
Crossing the famous bridge built at the end of XVI century by Antonio Da Ponte in the form of one great arch, above which on both sides runs a loggia with several shops, you will visit Rialto area: the New Buildings built by Sansovino in the XVI century, today home of the Judical Court and Offices; the Old Buildings built by Scarpagnino in the XVI century; San Giacometto Church, rebuilt by Scarpagnino in the XVI century after the fire which destroyed it almost completely; the colourfull fruits and fish market.
Then the visit will proceed towards Frari Church built at the beginning of the fourteen century in Gothic style. The interior has beautiful paintings by Bellini, Titian and Vivarini and the famous Monument to Antonio Canova, designed by the artist himself.
The tour ends with the visit of Frari Church.
Highlights
- Rialto Bridge
- Rialto Market
- Frari Church
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Available every but on Sunday and Monday Rialto market is closed and churches can not be visited during the religious function. Reservation on request.
On reservation clients have to specify the number of people, the preferred language and their hotel details in Venice.
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Campo San Luca, in front of Bucintoro Viaggi Agency
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
