Venice, one of the most romantic cities in Italy and in the world, is one of those destinations that often fall in the top 10 of the destinations you want to visit at least once in your life. The Venetian capital is a unique city and, once visited, will remain anchored to memories as an unforgettable experience. Venice can be explored thanks to the lines of boats that travel along its canals, but the best way to enjoy the city is on foot. A walking tour in Venice will allow you to move through the city calmly and unhurriedly, enjoying every corner of the city.

Why discover Venice on foot

In Venice there are no cars so the only ways to get around the city are by boat or long walks.

Visiting Venice on foot, however, is the only way that will allow you to really enjoy the city: only in this way you can slip into hidden streets and get away from the usual itineraries already written and too beaten.

Walking through the Lagoon City you will enjoy the views between the houses, admire the reflections of its canals and see some gondolas in the distance.

To visit this city in a complete way you will need at least 3 days, in this way, after having visited the most famous attractions, you can let yourself go to explore the less known and less beaten by tourists.

During your 3 days in Venice, moreover, you cannot miss an evening walk. In the evening, Venice changes its look, it becomes even more fascinating and magical and the daily bustle seems like a distant memory. It is with the darkness that you will have the best walks!

What to see during a walking tour in Venice

Even with not much time available, walking is the best choice. Obviously, in this case, you will need to make choices about what to see. We have thought of 5 stops not to be missed during a walking tour in Venice.

• Piazza San Marco: the most famous square in the city. Here overlook St. Mark’s Basilica, the Bell Tower, the Clock Tower and the Doge’s Palace.

  

• Il Ponte dei Sospiri (The Bridge of Sighs): the small bridge that connected the Ducal Palace to the Prisons.
• The Rialto Bridge: the most suggestive of the bridges crossing the Grand Canal.

  

• La Fenice Theatre: one of the most famous in Venice and one of the most important opera houses in the world.
• The Bacari: the typical taverns found mainly in the districts of San Polo and Cannareggio.