Unusual Walking Tour Of Venice & Bell Tower Priority Entry

Stroll through Venice’s hidden squares and an ancient church, then enjoy priority entry to St. Mark’s Bell Tower on this 2-hour guided tour.

Getting Started

Begin your journey just steps from the heart of Venice. Meet your expert guide at Venice Tours, conveniently located near St. Mark’s Square at. From here, your discovery of Venice’s hidden depth and iconic beauty begins.

What to Expect

Scala Contarini del Bovolo

Your guide leads you to this tucked-away treasure, an elegant spiral staircase few tourists find. They'll reveal why this rare example of Venetian Gothic architecture was built in secrecy and how it reflects the ambitions of a noble family eager to impress.

Campo Manin

In this atmospheric square, learn about Daniele Manin, the revolutionary whose statue now guards the piazza. You'll understand how one man’s fight for Venetian independence echoes through this quiet space.

Calle degli Orbi

As you wander through this oddly named alley, you would uncover Renaissance roots as a hub for cosmographers and mapmakers. Learn how this "street of globes" was once a center for navigation and discovery, shaping how Venetians viewed the world.

Teatro La Fenice

Passing the majestic façade, your guide paints a vivid picture of La Fenice’s dramatic past—rising from fire more than once, just like its namesake phoenix. Discover how it became one of the world’s most prestigious opera houses and why it still stirs passion today.

Chiesa di San Moisè

In front of this richly adorned church, the expert’s commentary would help you decode its intricate Baroque façade and the fascinating blend of religious and personal tribute—built in part to honor Moisè Venier, the man who helped fund its reconstruction.

St. Mark’s Bell Tower

To end the tour, skip-the-line and ascend by elevator to the top of Venice’s tallest structure. As you view the domes of St. Mark’s Basilica, the stretch of St. Mark’s Square, and the glimmering Venetian Lagoon, you’ll see how everything you’ve walked through connects—both geographically and historically.