Venice Discover Shakespeare Tour: Stories Behind the Bard
Overview
Walk in the footsteps of Shakespeare’s most iconic characters as you explore the Venice that inspired The Merchant of Venice and Othello. This immersive tour takes you through the city’s atmospheric streets, uncovering the literary and historical connections that link the Bard to La Serenissima.
From the Jewish Ghetto, the meeting point in Campo del Ghetto Nuovo, where Shylock’s world comes to life, to the haunting beauty of the Ponte del Cimitero, reminiscent of Othello’s tragic fate, this tour blends history, literature, and the magic of Venice itself.
Discover the city’s real-life inspirations, hidden gems, and the cultural backdrop that shaped Shakespeare’s vision of passion, revenge, and destiny.
What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- Sightseeing
- Guide
- Mance
Meeting Location
Campo di Ghetto Nuovo
30121 Venezia VE, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Piazza San Marco
30124 Venezia VE, Italy
What To Expect
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Campo Di Ghetto Nuovo
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Palazzo Mastelli o del Cammello
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Ponte delle Tette
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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Activity code: C-326991P43
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Sky Diving customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- All Fees and Taxes.
- Sightseeing.
- Guide.
- mance.
The minimum age to participate is 6. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Venice Discover Shakespeare Tour: Stories Behind the Bard is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Venice Discover Shakespeare Tour: Stories Behind the Bard will be included in your confirmation email from City Sky Diving. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- Sightseeing
- Guide
- Mance
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
