From grand palaces to narrow alleys, a treasure trove of spectacular artistic gems awaits among the luminous canals of Venice. This is a walking city where all types of automobiles are forbidden! So, come and join the most comprehensive Essential Free Tour of Venice and take a stroll with an expert local guide through bridges and alleys to discover all the best landmarks. Your guide will provide entertaining historical explanations and guests will have time to pause and take great selfies and group photos. Most of the top-rated tourist attractions can be found along the Grand Canal, the “water highway” around which the old town was built. Guests on the tour will be amazed by the centuries-old palaces which stand on both sides of the water.

While you admire the Grand Canal, your guide will also show you the most beautiful, romantic and oldest bridge over the Grand Canal, the Ponte di Rialto. This awe-inspiring 16th-century stone bridge is also a wonderful spot to enjoy the best sunset in Venice! Not far from this area is the formidable Piazza San Marco, a sight you’ll recognize from many romantic films and series. Standing on this world-famous landmark, your guide on the Essential Free Tour of Venice will provide an introduction to the foundation of this unique city and the reasons for its unusual urbanism. They will also share shocking facts and anecdotes about the powerful aristocratic families who forged this magical city.

Guests on the tour never fail to feel impressed as they stroll under the golden tesserae of mosaics that adorn the entrance to the Basilica di San Marco, and walk among the white columns of the serene Palazzo Ducale, the pinnacle of Byzantine Italian architecture. Built in the 9th century, this palace stands out for its unique 15th-century facade that combines elements of the Gothic, Renaissance and Byzantine styles. While visiting these and many more wonders you will also hear about the adventurer Casanova, the explorer Marco Polo and the composer Antonio Vivaldi, all born and bred Venetians! Come and book the best free walking tour in Venice to avoid the crowds and get the perfect introduction to Italian culture, history and cuisine!