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Basilica dei Frari, Venice

Basilica dei Frari, Venice: Our most recommended tours and activities

Venice: Street Food Tour with a Local Guide and Tastings

1. Venice: Street Food Tour with a Local Guide and Tastings

Eat your way around Venice on a tasting tour of some of the city's eateries, and see historical monuments along the way. Follow your foodie guide through the historic Rialto Market alongside the Grand Canal. End at Campo Santa Margherita square, surrounded by local restaurants and farmers’ markets. Meet your guide in the San Marco district. Cross the Rialto Bridge to visit the Rialto Market and marvel at the colorful fruit and vegetable stalls. Experience everyday life in the city as the locals come to purchase fresh fish and other ingredients. Next, go to Campo San Polo and enter the Basilica dei Frari. Pass the square of Campo San Bartolomeo, where the locals like to gather. Along the way, taste a wide range of food specialties, from regional cheeses to buranelli biscuits and traditional cakes. Sample some sweet tiramisù in the city where it was invented, and experience the unique culture of cicchetti, the tapas-like snacks loved by Venetians served in typically cozy bàcari (bars). End on the Campo Santa Margherita in the historical sestiere (district) of Dorsoduro near the university.  

Venice: Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour

2. Venice: Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour

Get to know Venice at your own pace on this interactive scavenger hunt walking tour played on your phone. Decipher riddles, interact with the most important attractions of the city, and unlock interesting facts and legends. An ideal outdoor activity for first time visitors, couples, groups, families, and children. Can be used as a great team-building activity. After downloading the scavenger hunt tour on your mobile device (via a link and login credentials received upon booking), use the mobile app and integrated maps to reach 10 of Venice’s most important attractions on foot. At each stop, learn about the attraction and solve a location-based riddle that can only be solved if you reach the specific location. Use logic, imagination, observation, and team spirit to unlock the correct code and reveal the next destination of the city sightseeing game. Start your tour at the imposing Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari. Visit Campo San Polo, the second largest square in Venice. Photograph the Rialto Bridge, the oldest bridge on the Grand Canal and admire the Chiesa di San Salvatore with a history dating back to the 7th century. Head next to the bustling Piazza San Marco, the largest and most famous square in Venice. Admire San Marco Basilica with its ornate mosaics. Admire the Pallazo Ducale Palace, the symbol of Venice. Visit the miraculous San Zaccaria Church and the Chiesa di San Giorgio dei Greci with its characteristic leaning tower, ornate interior, and walls with gilded portraits. At each stop, learn about the attraction and solve a location-based riddle that can only be solved if you reach the specific location. Use logic, imagination, observation, and team spirit to unlock the correct code and reveal the next destination of the tour. Start the activity whenever you like and enjoy the flexibility to pause your game at any time to take a break, snap the perfect photos, stop for lunch, or visit a museum. Choose to continue the tour later or save the rest for another day.

Venice: First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour

3. Venice: First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour

Walk through a beautiful route of the city, discover hidden gems and visit 10+ of the most important attractions and spots. Learn some introductory information about each place and interesting stories about the city in general. Download the ‘World City Trail ‘app from the store and login. Read the instructions and head to the starting location. Unlock photos of the exterior and the interior of the location. Read some information regarding the attraction and continue walking to the next checkpoint. Note what you liked and did not like and create your bucket list for the next days! Start your walk any time, without a schedule. Pause it for lunch, have a drink, visit an attraction of your choice, and continue later or even another day. With the maps feature, you will never get lost. Start your guide at Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari. Visit Campo San Polo, the second largest square in Venice, followed by Rialto Bridge, the oldest bridge on the Grand Canal, and the Chiesa di San Salvatore, dating back to the 7th Century.  Admire the Teatro la Fenice and be amazed by the striking architecture of the Teatro La Fenice. Snap a photo at the iconic Piazza San Marco, the largest and most famous square in Venice. Visit the San Marco Basilica, Pallazo Ducale Palace, and the miraculous San Zaccaria Church. The icing on the cake of this interactive adventure will be the Chiesa di San Giorgio dei Greci, with its characteristic leaning tower, ornate interior, and walls with gilded portraits.

Ravenna Port: Transfer to Venice with Tour and Gondola Ride

4. Ravenna Port: Transfer to Venice with Tour and Gondola Ride

Take this stress-free transfer with your luggage from Ravenna port on a shore excursion to Venice. Store your luggage and go on a guided tour to admire sights like Doge’s Palace, Rialto Bridge and St Mark's Basilica. Enjoy an extraordinary gondola ride to round off your experience. Skip crowds and walking by transferring within Venice by boat. Be greeted by your host and hop aboard an air-conditioned vehicle with room for luggage storage. Sit back and relax as you take in views of the Italian countryside on the ride to Venice. Upon arrival, meet your guide and leave your luggage securely locked away on the bus. Transfer from the bus parking area to Piazzale Roma to begin your tour. Stroll across the first bridge of Venice and hop on a beautiful private water boat to get transferred to the St Mark's Square. Along the way, see the main sights of Venice the way they were meant to be seen - from the water. See the central square of Venice, St Marks Piazza. Watch as your guide points out the mosaics adorning the ancient Basilica and its clock tower along with the Campanile (belltower). Admire views of Doge’s Palace, which for over 1000 years, served as the government administrative center of the region. Here you will also experience the world-famous Venice gondola ride, in small groups of maximum 5 people. Next, explore the San Marco Square on your own, or join your guide and head to the lively Rialto market where locals go for fresh fish and produce. Have the opportunity to buy a snack or drink, browse the local delicacies, and go souvenir shopping (at your own expense). Cross the Rialto Bridge and soak in the views of the canal. Learn about the lives of traders and merchants. Afterward, transfer to the luggage storage. Your guide will help you with tips or arrangements to get to your next destination, whether the airport, hotel, or a train station.

Venice: Escape Game and Tour

5. Venice: Escape Game and Tour

Combine the excitement of a sightseeing city tour with a game fun on this self-guided smartphone walking tour in Venice. Find attractions easily with the app's navigation function. Download the app and start the game by going to the first location. Use observation, logic, imagination, and teamwork to solve the riddle at each location. Pause the app at any point if you want to take a break, stop for coffee, or spend some more time visiting one of the sights. Play the game at your own pace. Start your tour at the imposing Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari. Visit Campo San Polo, the second-largest square in Venice. Photograph the Rialto Bridge, the oldest bridge on the Grand Canal, and admire the Chiesa di San Salvatore, with a history dating back to the 7th century. Next head to the bustling Piazza San Marco, Venice's largest and most famous square. Admire San Marco Basilica with its ornate mosaics. Admire the Pallazo Ducale Palace, the symbol of Venice. Visit the miraculous San Zaccaria Church and the Chiesa di San Giorgio dei Greci with its characteristic leaning tower, ornate interior, and walls with gilded portraits.

Venice: Grand Venice Tour by Boat and Gondola

6. Venice: Grand Venice Tour by Boat and Gondola

Discover the beauty of Venice in comfort and luxury with a private boat tour. Avoid the crowds and lengthy walks, and explore the city's stunning canals from the comfort of a water taxi and gondola. Your expert guide will provide fascinating insights into the city's history and culture as you take in its most famous landmarks. Your tour begins with a pick-up from your hotel or any other location of your choice in Venice. Your private water taxi will be waiting nearby for a seamless start to your experience. From there, you'll embark on an unforgettable journey through the city's canals, taking in highlights such as the Frari Chapel, San Polo Square, and the Doge's Palace. As you glide under charming bridges and along dreamy canals on your gondola ride, keep your camera at the ready to capture the 15th-century San Rocco school and church, and make a stop at San Polo Square, where Venetians used to organize bullfights for Carnevale. Next, head to the lively Rialto market, where locals shop for fresh fish and produce, and admire the grand Rialto Bridge as you approach it by boat. Take some time to browse the local delicacies, grab a snack or drink, and do some souvenir shopping. The tour's final stop is Piazza San Marco, where you'll marvel at the mosaics of St Mark's Basilica, its clock tower, and the Campanile. Take in stunning views of Doge's Palace, which served as the government administration center for the region for over 1000 years. Your tour ends in the city center, or back at your hotel, leaving you with lasting memories of your intimate and luxurious exploration of Venice by water.

Frari Church in Venice In-app Audio Tour (ENG) (NO tickets)

7. Frari Church in Venice In-app Audio Tour (ENG) (NO tickets)

Join us on an immersive journey through an esteemed city church, brimming with historical significance and artistic wonders. Embark on this captivating tour at your own leisurely pace, aided by our audio guide, as you delve into the church's captivating past and explore its exquisite artwork. Through the audio narration, you will be introduced to a stunning array of paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts hailing from the Venetian Renaissance era. Rest assured, WeGoTrip is an authorized reseller of Venezia Unica services, guaranteeing an exceptional experience of the highest quality. With our audio tour, you can fully immerse yourself in the enchanting beauty and historical richness of the Frari Church, all without the need for a guide. Prepare to be awe-struck by the masterpieces crafted by renowned Venetian artists such as Titian, Bellini, Donatello, and many others. This tour is an absolute delight for art enthusiasts and those eager to unravel the tapestry of Venice's history. Allow our audio guide to unveil the hidden treasures within the Frari Church and provide you with profound insights into its splendid history. Embark on an unforgettable journey as you bask in the magnificence and grandeur of the Frari Church with WeGoTrip. HOW IS THE TOUR GOING — Stay flexible: join the tour whenever you want and explore the sights as long as you like. — Enjoy the tour even offline: all audio tours are tested for high quality and easy navigation.

From Milan: Full-Day Private Driving Tour of Venice

8. From Milan: Full-Day Private Driving Tour of Venice

Enjoy a private tour of Venice from Milan for twelve hours with a private tour guide for two hours and a private luxury vehicle with private chauffeur that will pick you up and drop-off at your hotel in Milan or place of preference inside the city. Once your private chauffeur has picked you up, you will go ahead to your destination to meet with your tour guide at a meeting point in the city. On this tour you will discover Venice, a city located in the northwest of Italy with a historic center declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco. Both its geographical particularity and its monumental and artistic heritage have made Venice one of the most important and popular tourist destinations in the world. Thanks to your tour guide you will visit the most important sites of the city such as the Gothic Palazzo Ducale, St. Mark's Basilica, the arsenal of Venice known as one of the largest industrial complexes in Europe, the Grand Canal where you can take a gondola ride, the gallery of the academy which is the richest of Venetian paintings in the world and much more. Once you have visited the most emblematic sites of the city, your private driver will take you back to Milan.

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based on 721 reviews

Anna provided a lot of great information about Venice, the locals, markets and provided a great experience as we walked through Venice and tasted the street food which was very delicious. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone who wants to get a better understanding of Venice and it’s street foods.

ana was an excellent guide with genuine passion and local knowledge. the tour was well planned and we had a good bunch of fellow travellers in our group. the food was local, delicious and we got an insight into areas of Venice we would not have found by ourselves. Well worth taking this great tour.

ANA was excellent! I like her matter of fact Food tour. She explained and recommended all the good Cichetti's. There was 4 stops total and you had choices in every stop.

Great experience. Food was amazing. Our tour guide Denis was brilliant. We learnt loads about Venice too.

Our guide Denis was great and we really enjoyed the stops and food on offer.