A walking tour in Venice to discover stone legends.
Stories told by sculptures, friezes and bas-reliefs scattered in the city, the link between our Serenissima Republic and the Byzantine Empire. An engaging Venice tour to discover in a different way our magic city!
This walking tour in Venice is the best option if you want more than the classic Venice tourist attractions. As your tour guide in Venice I will share with you legends, stories, curiosities to fall in love with my city in an alternative way discovering highlights and the secret itineraries of Venice.
According to the itinerary we can discover the following stories (we won’t cover all the sestieri, these are only some examples):
SAN MARCO: the old lady of the mortar, the big colums of San Marco, the Acritan Pilastri, the pink columns, Maroco of the Melons, dragons and crocodiles, the red lights of San Mark’s
CANNAREGIO: Campo dei Mori and the statues dressed in oriental costumes; the Palace of the Camel; the Hercules high relief
SAN POLO: the hunchback of Rialto, the story of the human head between the legs; the Canova tomb; the Pope asleep
DORSODURO: lions and fighting animals, the sea dragon
CASTELLO: the legend of Melusina and the stone heart; the red stone and the plague; the woman who saw death; the hole od the devil; the mask to scare the devil
- Aug, 03, 2024 -
Lucia was an excellent guide! She was friendly, knowledgeable, and fun. I have done several walking tours over the years and she is by far one of the best guides that we have had
- Aug, 11, 2023 -
A wonderful tour! You get to heart all sorts of unique items about Venice and its history and everyday life today. Lucia is fun, knowledgeable, personable and helpful. Her tour is well worth it!
- Sep, 02, 2023 -
Lucia gave us a fascinating 2 hours of fun, interesting facts and some amazing history of Venice. Stuff we’d never find by ourselves.
- May, 11, 2023 -
Lucia is a perfect storyteller and very kind person. Thanks to her I liked Venice much more.
- Apr, 23, 2023 -
Lucia is an excellent guide, extremely knowledgeable, kind and friendly. Everything was organised perfectly and we enjoyed everything from the private boat tour to the walking tour of venice. Her specialist knowledge of venetian art history and culture was also appreciated. I would and will definitely do more tours with Lucia :)
- Jan, 03, 2023 -
Walking Tour with Lucia The Walking Tour with Lucia Was great experience ce and pleasure. Lucia is very passionate and knowledgable Person. The Tour was very interesting and full of secret places which are hidden to the normal tourist. Strong recommendation!