Secret Venice: Palazzo Grimani and Hidden Corners of Venice

Secret Venice: Palazzo Grimani and Hidden Corners of Venice

Walking Tours

Secret Venice: Palazzo Grimani and Hidden Corners of Venice

From 203.25

Discover the hidden Venice in a 2-hour guided tour

This tour will take you to some of the most fascinating, yet lesser known attractions in Venice, such as ‘Palazzo Grimani’, St. Maria Formosa’s church and the ‘Acqua Alta’ bookshop. The itinerary is designed to explore the city off the beaten path, walking through alleys and small bridges across the ‘sestiere’ of Castello, one of the least tourist neighborhoods in Venice

48 hours Fully refundable when canceled up to 48 hours in advance
2 Hours Duration of experience
Tour Guide / Driver Type of tour leader

Experience

  • Marco Polo House (external)
  • Malibran Theater (external)
  • Grimani Palace (internal visit)
  • Acqua Alta bookstore (internal visit)
  • Get to know one of the best classical art collections in Venice
  • Discover the baroque Santa Maria Formosa

  • Tour guide
  • Entrance ticket to Grimani Palace

  • Hotel pick-up

  • No refund will be accepted for no shows or late comers
  • The tour will be provided rain or shine; in event of exceptional high tide it might be cancelled and refund will be provided
  • Please be aware that starting from April 25th and on certain dates, registration and payment of an access contribution will be necessary to visit the city of Venice. We encourage you to check all the information and procedures for registration or payment on the dedicated website of Comune di Venezia

This tour will take you to some of the most fascinating, yet lesser known attractions in Venice, such as “Palazzo Grimani”, St. Maria Formosa’s church and the ‘Acqua Alta’ bookshop. The itinerary is designed to explore the city off the beaten path, walking through alleys and small bridges across the ‘sestiere’ of Castello, one of the least tourist neighborhoods in Venice.

You will discover “Palazzo Grimani” (Grimani Palace), former residence of the patrician Grimani family, which has recently b

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Restrictions
  • Wheelchairs not accessible
Highlights
  • Marco Polo House (external)
  • Malibran Theater (external)
  • Grimani Palace (internal visit)
  • Acqua Alta bookstore (internal visit)
  • Get to know one of the best classical art collections in Venice
  • Discover the baroque Santa Maria Formosa
Includes
  • Tour guide
  • Entrance ticket to Grimani Palace
Excludes
  • Hotel pick-up
Essential Information
  • No refund will be accepted for no shows or late comers
  • The tour will be provided rain or shine; in event of exceptional high tide it might be cancelled and refund will be provided
  • Please be aware that starting from April 25th and on certain dates, registration and payment of an access contribution will be necessary to visit the city of Venice. We encourage you to check all the information and procedures for registration or payment on the dedicated website of Comune di Venezia
Restrictions
  • Wheelchairs not accessible
Itinerary

This tour will take you to some of the most fascinating, yet lesser known attractions in Venice, such as “Palazzo Grimani”, St. Maria Formosa’s church and the ‘Acqua Alta’ bookshop. The itinerary is designed to explore the city off the beaten path, walking through alleys and small bridges across the ‘sestiere’ of Castello, one of the least tourist neighborhoods in Venice.

You will discover “Palazzo Grimani” (Grimani Palace), former residence of the patrician Grimani family, which has recently b

... See more
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Sep 20 2019
Un service attentionné, une guide très compétente.
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