--- title: San Marco to Rialto Walking Tour & Spritz Like a Local lang: en type: tour city: Venice country: Italy price: 14 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.59 reviews: 1056 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [de, en, it, fr, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Spanish historic walking tour rank_in_category: 22 of 22 (Walking Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-22 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/tours/san-marco-to-rialto-walking-tour-spritz-like-a-local/ --- # San Marco to Rialto Walking Tour & Spritz Like a Local **Guidekin's take:** A walk from St Mark's to the Rialto through Campo Santa Maria Formosa and side lanes, with a spritz stop in a bacaro or a shared gondola ride depending on the option. No interiors are entered, drinks are extra and hotel pickup is not included; exceptional high tide postpones or refunds the walk. 4.59 from 1056 reviews at €14 per person for 2h. In our comparison: #22 of 22 in Walking Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Historical walking tour to discover the hidden Venice: the guide will show you secret corners and marvelous highlights. Stroll through the off beaten track parts of Venice with an unusual walking tour. The amazing experience will bring you to the ancient heart of Venice: Campo Santa Maria Formosa with the baroque façade of its ancient church, and the Rialto Bridge area, the medieval center of the city. You will be accompanied through calli, campi and palazzi in an exciting journey through the secrets of Casanova and the treasures taken from Constantinople. Discover the famous Marco Polo's House and many other buildings! Step inside a Venetian palace and uncover the secrets of Venice’s most iconic boat. See a real gondola up close, admire a handcrafted oar, and learn how this elegant vessel was once an essential part of everyday life for Venetians, then embark on a timeless VR aboard a gondola, gliding through Venice’s Grand Canal as history and tradition come to life around you. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Venice Tours is in Campo San Gallo, - 8 start times: between 09:00 and 16:00 - Food not included: bring or buy your own **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €14 per person for the Spanish -Historic Walking Tour option; other options up to €60 - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.59/5 from 1056 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: CITY TOURS CO. LTD - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: German, English, Italian, French, Spanish - Start times: 09:00, 09:15, 11:00, 11:15, 14:00, 15:00, 15:30, 16:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-22 ## Reviews 4.59 from 1056 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 90% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 946 of 1056. - 5 stars: 828 (78%) - 4 stars: 118 (11%) - 3 stars: 45 (4%) - 2 stars: 36 (3%) - 1 star: 29 (3%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the local guides, quieter streets and spritz stop; some find the route more limited than expected. **Praised:** - Knowledgeable, friendly guides share Venetian history and local stories - Routes combine familiar landmarks with quieter streets - Spritz stops provide a welcome break - A comfortable walking pace without feeling rushed - Useful tips for restaurants and places to visit independently **Complaints:** - Earpieces can be difficult to keep on - Some enjoy the range of stops, while others find the route more limited than expected Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2026-06-20 to 2026-10-01); last checked 2026-10-04. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Spanish -Historic Walking Tour | €14 / person | Spanish | Duration: 1 hour Spanish Tour | | French - Historic Walking Tour | €27 / person | French | Duration: 2 hours French Tour | | German - Historic Walking Tour | €27 / person | German | Duration: 2 hours German Tour | | English -Historic Walking Tour | €27 / person | English | Duration: 2 hours English Tour | | Spanish-Walking Tour & Gondola | €47 / person | Spanish | Duration: 3 hours Spanish Tour: Unusual Venice Walking Tour & Charming Gondola Ride - Guided tour | | English-Walking tour & Gondola | €60 / person | English | Duration: 3 hours English Tour: Unusual Venice Walking Tour & Charming Gondola Ride - Guided tour | | French-Walking Tour & Gondola | €60 / person | French | Duration: 3 hours French Guided Tour: Unusual Venice Walking Tour & Charming Gondola Ride - Guided tour | | German -Walking tour & Gondola | €60 / person | German | Duration: 3 hours German Tour: Unusual Venice Walking Tour & Charming Gondola Ride - Guided tour | ## What's included - Shared Gondola Ride - if option is selected - Spritz Break in a Local Bacaro (Bar) - if option is selected - Shared walking guided tour with a qualified and experenced guide. - Gondola Gallery: a unique Vr Experience of Venice in the Past ## Not included - Food and drinks - Hotel pick up & Drop off - Entrances Fees ## Itinerary 1. **Piazza San Marco** (pass by, no stop) - The breathtaking St. Mark's Square with its endless history 2. **Campo Santa Maria Formosa** (pass by, no stop) - One of the largest fields in the city 3. **Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo** (pass by, no stop) - The "Pantheon of Venice" 4. **Ponte di Rialto** (pass by, no stop) - The guide will escort you in the Rialto area where you can admire the worldwide famous bridge. 5. **Casa di Marco Polo** (pass by, no stop) - Building believed to be the home of the famous explorer, marked by a white plaque and now used as a theater. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00, 09:15, 11:00, 11:15, 14:00, 15:00, 15:30, 16:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-22 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Venice Tours is in Campo San Gallo, beside San Marco Square. Having the Basilica of San Marco behind you, stay on the right side of the square and go under the arches. Find Olivetti Museum, turn right, pass under the archways, cross the little bridge and go straight to “Campo San Gallo”. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ7ze9UtexfkcRmYR7tyOG714 Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - The walking tour does not operate in case of exceptional high tide (In these cases, it can be postponed to the day after otherwise it will be refunded). - Comfortable shoes suggested - Please be at the meeting point 5 minutes before the departure time - On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. ## Compared with other Walking Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #22 of 22** | €14 | 2h | 4.59 (1056) | shared | | [Gondola Ride with Private Walking Tour in Venice](/italy/venice/tours/gondola-ride-with-private-walking-tour-in-venice/?format=md) | €79 | 3h | 4.95 (325) | private | | [Tour of The Real Hidden Venice](/italy/venice/tours/tour-of-the-real-hidden-venice/?format=md) | €39 | 2h | 4.86 (2299) | private | | [Venice: Commissario Brunetti Walking Tour for Donna Leon Fans](/italy/venice/tours/venice-commissario-brunetti-walking-tour-for-donna-leon-fans/?format=md) | €83 | 2h | 4.93 (178) | shared | Ranked #22 of 22 in Walking Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €14 to €450, median €90; typical length 2h 30m. 9 of 22 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/walking-tours-venice/?format=md ## More in Venice - All Venice tours: https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/tours/san-marco-to-rialto-walking-tour-spritz-like-a-local/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/?format=md