Marco Polo's Home (Casa di Marco Polo) Tours and Activities

First time in Venice? Maximize your time in the city with a full-day itinerary that ticks off all the most memorable attractions. Stroll across the Rialto Bridge and browse the lively Rialto fish market, then hop aboard a traditional gondola for a romantic cruise along the Grand Canal. Next, access St. Mark’s Basilica and gaze down over the city from the cathedral’s rooftop terrace. Finally, enjoy skip-the-line entrance to the grandiose Doge’s Palace. This small-group tour is limited to 15 people ensuring a personalized experience.

Explore the hidden corners of Venice on this walking tour and benefit from local knowledge. Stroll with a small group to the city square of Campo Santa Margherita, see the Scuola Grande di San Rocco, and visit the Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari. Then cross the Rialto Bridge and walk past the Marco Polo House to St. Mark's Square. Upgrade for a private tour.

Experience quintessential Venice on this walking tour, including a memorable gondola ride. See iconic landmarks like the Rialto Bridge and the House of Marco Polo; get a taste of local life at the Rialto Fish Market and explore historic neighborhoods like Cannaregio. Then, admire the palatial architecture of St. Mark’s Square, enter the magnificent St. Mark’s Basilica and soak up the scenery on a romantic gondola cruise. This small-group tour is limited for a personalized experience.

Get exclusive, skip-the-line access to the very best of Venice on a private, 6-hour walking and gondola tour of the city. Learn about Venetian art and culture as you trace a route from Piazza San Marco to the elaborate Doge’s Palace and the Bridge of Sighs. Discover the remarkable architecture and history of the Basilica San Marco, and continue through a series of churches, landmarks and picture-perfect highlights. Finish the day in true Venice style with a private gondola ride through the iconic canals of Venice.

Taste your way through the canal city on a street food tour of Venice. Walk through gorgeous squares, see impressive churches, and visit the bustling Rialto Market. See Campo Santa Margherita, the Grand Canal, Basilica dei Frari, San Polo, and much more. Savor Venetian specialties like cicchetti, buranelli, tramezzini, and tiramisu.

Enjoy a real taste of Venice on a tantalizing lunchtime tour of the Rialto Market and discover the city’s impressive culinary credentials. Follow your guide on a tour of Venice’s foodie hotspots, browse the fresh produce at the city’s famous markets, and tuck into traditional cicchetti (Venetian tapas) at a local inn. Finally, sample fine regional wines and prosecco at the city’s legendary Bacari bars, then leave armed with plenty of recommendations for where to shop and dine in the city.

Venice is full of historic landmarks and romantic views but it can be a challenge to get younger children excited about sightseeing. This private tour is specially designed for families, so you can visit sights such as Campo San Bartolomeo, the Marco Polo house, and the Rialto Bridge, and keep the kids amused with entertaining commentary and fun activities.

Explore Venice’s lesser-known artistic and architectural treasures on this 2-hour private walking tour. Your local guide will lead you through a labyrinth of narrow backstreets to discover fascinating churches, squares and other landmarks that lie off the beaten path. Learn the history of these sites and admire their stunning artistic elements while you enjoy the personalized experience of a private tour.

Saint Marks Basilica and the Doges Palace are two landmarks rarely left off any Venice Itinerary, but their popularity means that visitors often spend more time queuing outside than exploring inside. Visit both on this 4-hour tour, including skip-the-line entrance and a walking tour of romantic Venice.

No visit to Venice is complete without a tour of the awe-inspiring architecture of St Mark’s Square. Escape the crowds and discover highlights of Venetian history with a guided, small-group walking tour. Explore the magnificent Doge’s Palace and photogenic bell tower, and skip the front of the queue to see the dazzling gilded interior of St Mark’s Basilica.

Combine a morning walk through Venice with a gondola ride for the perfect Venetian day. Get to know the canal city better with a guided tour led by an experienced local. Then watch the sights drift by from the water as you cruise through Venice in a gondola. This combined tour is an excellent way to experience Venice.

After the sun has set and the tourist crowds have departed, the mysterious side of Venice becomes apparent. Discover the myths and hauntings surrounding the popular city on a 90-minute ghost tour. Follow your guide through deserted squares, down quiet alleyways, and into the past. Learn about local legends, unexplained events, and of course, ghost stories that have been passed down through generations.

Experience the history and majesty of Venice with this 3-hour combination tour, including a walking tour of the city plus a guided visit to the Doge's Palace. Let your knowledgeable guide show you the highlights of Venice, from St. Mark's Basilica to the Malibran Theatre. Then head inside the Doge's Palace for a look inside the government offices of the Venetian Republic's reign. Cross the famous Bridge of Sighs from the Doge's Palace.

Explore the City of Canals in the best way possible, in this Venezia street food tour, you will walk through the to must-see sights as well as diving into the Venetian cuisine. The tour begins in the morning at the Church of San Salvador, where you will meet the expert local professional guide. A stone-throw away is the world-famous Rialto Bridge. This bridge, first constructed in 12th century, spans the Grand Canal and is the true heart of Venice. Next, follows a trip to Campo San Polo. The tour continues towards tasting the culture by way of local food in an authentic Venetian Bacari. These small bars offer the best cicchetti in Venice. Please do inform us at the time of booking of any specific food requests, we will be happy to organize and accommodate such requests. Vegetarian and gluten free options are available. Whilst food is included, please note that this tour does not include beverages

Discover the unique beauty of Venice on this kid-friendly 2.5-hour walking tour. Let your guide entertain the kids with a fun treasure hunt that will allow them to learn about the sights and the history of the city, while you sit back and enjoy the ride. The small group tour starts at the spectacular Rialto Bridge and from here the journey begins. Venice is like making your way through a maze with narrow streets that all seem to look alike, over picturesque bridges, with something wonderful to see around every corner. It's sure to be a highlight for the kids. On the walk you'll visit the Rialto Market to tickle your appetite, see the statue of Goldoni in Campo San Bartolomeo, the ‘drawing room of Europe’, St Mark’s Square, the stunning St. Mark’s Basilica, Doge's Palace and see where Marco Polo once lived. This tour is ideal for young learners and curious explorers who are keen to know more about Venice and who love to hear fascinating stories.

Be welcomed by your professional local guide in Campo San Bartolo and get ready to start an amazing journey through the taste and the smells of the Venetian culinary tradition. Visit the typical baccari, try many and different cicchetti, local cheese, the bunarelli, and don’t forget to save room for the dessert! While enjoying the pleasant walk, you will also pass by the Basilica dei Frari, Campo Santa Margherita, San Polo, cross the Grand Canal and end your tour by the Rialto Market. This is the perfect experience to get acquainted to Venice, so take advantage of your live guide to ask for tips and info about the magnificent city on the Lagoon. Lactose- and gluten-free options are also available. Please, inform us at time of booking about your food allergies and restrictions.

Be welcomed by your guide in Campo San Giacomo di Rialto and live a unique experience across Venice. You won’t only stop by bacari – the Venetian typical bar – and restaurants to have cicchetti, try delicious local dishes and taste glasses of wine, but – bridge by bridge - you will also enjoy a pleasant walk through the city. Follow your guide’s lead and visit the Mercato di Rialto, one of the most famous open-air markets in the city. Cross the Rialto bridge, pass by Campo San Bartolomeo and reach the Canal Grande. Step by step, your guide will provide you info about the city and the local food culture. While enjoying the pleasant walk, you will also have the chance to take pictures on the most scenographic spots of the city. Capture the atmosphere and keep the memory of this everlasting moment. This food tour is an experience you won’t surely regret! Gluten- and Lactose- free options are available. Please, provide us info about food allergies and restrictions at time of booking.

The visit will allow you to discover a "minor" Venice, but splendid in its characteristic corners of the Castello district and to see some typical activities such as one of the most original existing bookstores and a craftsman who makes masks by hand.

Discover spectacular Venice on this kid-friendly 2.5-hour walking tour! City sightseeing never has been so much fun with bridges, canals, gondolas and something special behind every corner. Kids will be entertained with a treasure hunt and activities to help them learn about this unique destination. Meet your guide at the beautiful Rialto Bridge, take a walk over it and learn about its history, visit the Rialto market to see the colorful display of fruits, vegetables and other delights, stumble across small squares, soak up the atmosphere of the local life and see where the famous world explorer Marco Polo once lived before arriving to the elegant St Mark's Square. Here stand in awe as you take in the beauty of the Basilica, the bell tower, Doge's Palace and the long line of palaces that surround three sides of the piazza. Your local guide will share the history of each landmark and answer your questions along the way. It's hard not to fall in love with the city of canals.

Venice is a beautiful city “built on the water" as it is located in a lagoon. Walk among the alleys and characteristic bridges and explore the many beauties of this city such as the wonderful “Piazza San Marco”, the most important square of Venice with its marvellous basilica. Enjoy the view of the Grand Canal from Rialto Bridge and look the houses reflected in and then, resume your walk, discover the house of Marco Polo and Campo Santa Margherita, full of cafés and the crowd of young people. The city still has other wonders to show, it's time to visit the beautiful and medevial Basilica of Saints John and Paul, located in the homonymous “campo” (so are called most of the squares in Venice). Finally, a walk to reach the church of San Pantalon, whose origins are quite mysterious, could not be missed! At the end of this tour, you will know how to orient yourself and enjoy your stay in Venice.

Venice is famous for being the so-called floating city, but it also offers many delicious foods. Take the opportunity to explore not only the city but also the flavors of this land, glaze of many delights such as the “tiramisu”, a delicious pastry infused with coffee and mascarpone cream. Exploring the city with a local guide, you will visit the heart of Venice walking along the beautiful squares of Campo San Giacomo, Campo San Bartolomeo and Campo Santi Giovanni and Paolo with its fascinating medieval church. Cross the Rialto Bridge and admire the marvellous view of the Grand Canal and the “gondole” that navigate it. This beautiful route will be enriched by tasting of excellent foods such as olives from Lake Garda, cow cheese from Asiago, Polenta chunks with marinated seafood, some exquisite cuttlefish, stockfish, all paired with a delicious local wine. After this experience you will have delicious memories of this fantastic city.

Venice is one of the most fascinating cities of Italy, where people move thanks to vaporetti ( steamboats) and bridges that cross the canals. Explore this wonderful town with a local guide who will make you discover the city and its stories, tasting also some delicious street food. Walk through the ancient market of the Rialto district, where you will find fresh and local products, breathing the true Venetian popular atmosphere. Enjoy the view of the Grand Canal from the Rialto bridge before leaving this wonderful neighbourhood. Then, walking through the alleys of the city, you will pass by what was once the home of Marco Polo. Admire the beautiful Campo Santa Margherita square and delight your palate with typical Venetian foods such as some cheeses, buranelli (delicious biscuits with butter and almonds), cicchetti (local appetizers), desserts and much more. The perfect experience to fill the heart and stomach!

This 2.5-hour walking tour is tailored to families who want to discover Venice's highlights, hear as much as possible about the history of the city and have fun at the same time! This small-group tour is the perfect opportunity to explore the main attractions of such a wonderful city with an expert, local guide! On your itinerary, you will find famous places like Rialto Bridge, Campo San Bartolomeo, Marco Polo’s house and St. Mark's Square. With our kid-friendly guide, your children can become interested in the Venetian culture and, of course, they will have fun!

Take this 2,5-hour scavenger hunt of you want to enjoy your first introduction about the city of Venice. You will share your family friendly guide with other children and parents (no more than 12 people in the group) so that the fun will double! Your kids will be 100% entertained with games, trivia and treasure hunts! You will not miss: Rialto Bridge, St. Mark's square and much more.