A walk through the most characteristic and important places for the history of Venice. A qualified and experienced guide will escort through the 1600 years of life of the Serenissima Republic, recalling the past full of charm of this unique city. An essential tour for the understanding of Venice!! Piazza San Marco - Origins, history and description of the main monuments: Basilica San Marco, Palazzo Ducale, Bell Tower, Clock Tower and Procuratie. Santa Maria Formosa - history and anecdotes related to this wonderful and characteristic square. Campo SS. Giovanni e Paolo - the "Pantheon" of Venice, the Great School of Charity, the Captains of Fortune. Marco Polo’s house and Malibran Theatre – anecdotes, past and recent history cross each other in this beautiful corner of Venice. Return to San Marco through the Mercerie, a vital connection between Rialto and San Marco and the main street for the city shopping.