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CHIOGGIA: Private Walking Experience of Venetian Charm
Discover Chioggia, known as “Little Venice,” on a private walking tour. Admire the Colonna di Vigo, Torre dell’Orologio, and Duomo di Santa Maria Assunta, and explore the bustling fish market at the heart of the town.
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Highlights:
- Discover Chioggia, known as “Little Venice,” on a private walking tour
- Marvel at the Colonna di Vigo, crowned with the winged lion of Saint Mark
- See the Torre dell’Orologio di Sant’Andrea, one of the oldest clock towers
- Visit the Mercato del Pesce di Chioggia and experience local maritime life
- Admire the Duomo di Santa Maria Assunta and its revered Wooden Crucifix
€295,00
Start your tour at Piazzetta Vigo, a charming square overlooking the lagoon, anchored by the historic Colonna di Vigo, topped with the winged lion of Saint Mark, symbolizing Chioggia’s strong connection to Venice and its role in guarding the lagoon.
From here, admire the elegant Ponte Vigo, a stone bridge over the Canal Vena with sculpted balustrades, perfect for photos as the waters reflect the surrounding architecture and boats.
Continue along the canal to see the Torre dell’Orologio di Sant’Andrea, one of the world’s oldest working clock towers from 1386, and the imposing Palazzo Granaio, a former grain storage building highlighting Chioggia’s maritime trade history.
Visit the lively Mercato del Pesce di Chioggia, where colorful stalls, fishing nets, and docked boats showcase the town’s maritime tradition and daily life.
Explore Chiesa di San Giacomo Apostolo, the oldest church in Chioggia, with a simple yet elegant facade and medieval interior elements, offering a peaceful and historical atmosphere.
Next, see the Duomo di Santa Maria Assunta, the city’s spiritual center, featuring a neoclassical facade and the revered Wooden Crucifix inside, reflecting Chioggia’s deep religious devotion.
Walk along Corso del Popolo to the Refugium Peccatorum, an 18th-century marble balustrade with statues including the Madonna with Child, historically where condemned criminals prayed. Continue to Porta Santa Maria, the medieval city gate, providing insight into Chioggia’s evolution over centuries.
Conclude with a leisurely stroll along Chioggia’s canals, where colorful facades, gently bobbing boats, and tranquil waters create postcard-perfect views, offering a journey through history and the authentic charm of this Venetian gem.
Included:
- Private guided walking tour with a licensed guide
- Visit to Piazzetta Vigo
- View of Ponte Vigo
- Visit to Torre dell’Orologio di Sant’Andrea ( external visit )
- Visit to Palazzo Granaio ( external visit )
- Visit to Mercato del Pesce di Chioggia
- Visit to Chiesa di San Giacomo Apostolo
- Visit to Duomo di Santa Maria Assunta
- Walk along Corso del Popolo
- Visit to Refugium Peccatorum
- Visit to Porta Santa Maria
- Walk along the city’s canals
Not included:
- Transportation to and from Chioggia
- Tickets to museums/palaces/churches (optional, not included)
What to bring:
- Comfortable shoes
- Water
- Sun hat on hot days
Meeting point:
- Meeting point with the local guide: Piazzetta Vigo square. You’ll easily spot your guide by the badge they’ll be wearing.
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