Glide Through the ‘City of Canals’
Nestled in the region of Veneto in Northern Italy you will find a gorgeous and picturesque city called Venice. Appropriately known as the ‘City of Canals,’ Venice has become a favorite vacation spot for travelers coming from all over the world. Looking around the city, you will quickly understand why. One of the best ways to see the city is on the Hidden Venice Walking Tour. While tours utilizing bus or train transportation will certainly get you around the area the fastest, there is nothing quite like the experience of really soaking up the vibe of a city as you explore it on foot.
This particular tour takes you through the lively market areas like the Rialto while also showing you the wide spectrum of lifestyles that all coexist in the area. You will walk through the red light district, passing under the bridge known as ‘Ponte delle Tette’ as you make your way through the narrow passageways leading to artisans’ quarters. Along the way you will also take a glimpse at some of the oldest houses in Venice as well as some of the most beautiful bridges and palaces you will ever get the chance to see.
If your trip happens to originate in Florence, you can easily get to Venice via the Venice City Bus Tour from
Florence Italy. This guided tour of Venice begins by visiting the Tronchetto di Venezia, an island in the city of Venice, and then travels by steamboat to Piazza San Marco, commonly referred to in English as St. Mark’s Square. Piazza San Marco was once called ‘the drawing room of Europe’ and was used as the focal point for many of Venice’s festivals. Today it stands as the central landmark and meeting place in the city.
Other stops on this 14-hour tour include the Basilica di San Marco, the most famous church in Venice and one of the best known works of Byzantine architecture. It has been the seat of the archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Venice since 1807. The large marble columns beautifully complement the rest of the structure, which is lined with the Horses of Saint Mark and a statue representing the four co-emperors during the Roman Empire. Lunch in a typical Venetian restaurant and afternoon of free time are included in this tour of gorgeous Venice. You will return to Florence in the evening.
For those who have only seen the gondolas and architecture of Venice depicted in movies, you will want to make time for one of these tours. However, we have barely begun to scratch the surface where tours of the area are concerned. There is much to do and see and you will not want to miss out on taking a guided tour while you are in the area. For more options for how to spend your time in the area, visit www.venice-tours.net and check out the variety of activities at your disposal.
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