Frari Church (Basilica dei Frari) Tours
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The modest Italian Gothic exterior of Venice’s Frari Church (Basilica dei Frari) belies the wealth of Italian Renaissance masterpieces inside. Titian’s Assumption of the Virgin (1518) altarpiece is especially notable for innovative emotional figures and bright colors.
The Basics
Due to the scope and importance of the Titian painting behind the main altar—and artworks inside the sacristy, nave, and side chapels—the best way to visit Frari Church is with a guide. Join a private or small-group tour to fully appreciate these Venetian art masterpieces. The church is located in Venice’s central San Polo district, home to the Rialto Bridge and market; it's a captivating neighborhood to explore on a walking tour.
This brick church was built for the Franciscans between the 14th and 15th centuries, and the monks commissioned a number of renowned artists and sculptors to decorate the interior. Significant works to seek out include Titian’s Pesaro Madonna; Giovanni Bellini’s Madonna and Child with Saints Nicholas of Bari, Peter, Mark, and Benedict; and Donatello’s St. John the Baptist. Be sure to admire the church’s ornately carved choir stalls by Marco Cozzi.
Things to Know Before You Go
How to Get There
Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari is on the Campo dei Frari, which you can reach on foot along a series of twisting lanes that skirt the neighborhood’s quiet canals. The nearest vaporetto (ferry) stop is S. Toma.
When to Get There
Venice is one of the most popular destinations in Italy, and all of its sights are crowded in summer. If traveling from May to November, schedule a Frari Church visit in early morning or late afternoon, when you can enjoy the art and sculpture in relative peace. The church is open daily from morning until early evening and closes early on Sundays and holidays.
Notable Tombs in Frari Church
The Frari contains the funerary monuments of a number of important and wealthy Venetian doges and religious figures, including members of the powerful Pesaro family. The artist Titian is interred here, as is the heart of sculptor Antonio Canova, preserved inside a pyramid-shaped monument the artist had originally designed for the remains of Titian.
The Basics
Due to the scope and importance of the Titian painting behind the main altar—and artworks inside the sacristy, nave, and side chapels—the best way to visit Frari Church is with a guide. Join a private or small-group tour to fully appreciate these Venetian art masterpieces. The church is located in Venice’s central San Polo district, home to the Rialto Bridge and market; it's a captivating neighborhood to explore on a walking tour.
This brick church was built for the Franciscans between the 14th and 15th centuries, and the monks commissioned a number of renowned artists and sculptors to decorate the interior. Significant works to seek out include Titian’s Pesaro Madonna; Giovanni Bellini’s Madonna and Child with Saints Nicholas of Bari, Peter, Mark, and Benedict; and Donatello’s St. John the Baptist. Be sure to admire the church’s ornately carved choir stalls by Marco Cozzi.
Things to Know Before You Go
- Frari Church is must-see for admirers of Italian Renaissance and religious art.
- This is a religious site, and proper attire and decorum are required to enter. Cover your shoulders and knees, and keep your voice low.
- The church is fully accessible to wheelchair users.
How to Get There
Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari is on the Campo dei Frari, which you can reach on foot along a series of twisting lanes that skirt the neighborhood’s quiet canals. The nearest vaporetto (ferry) stop is S. Toma.
When to Get There
Venice is one of the most popular destinations in Italy, and all of its sights are crowded in summer. If traveling from May to November, schedule a Frari Church visit in early morning or late afternoon, when you can enjoy the art and sculpture in relative peace. The church is open daily from morning until early evening and closes early on Sundays and holidays.
Notable Tombs in Frari Church
The Frari contains the funerary monuments of a number of important and wealthy Venetian doges and religious figures, including members of the powerful Pesaro family. The artist Titian is interred here, as is the heart of sculptor Antonio Canova, preserved inside a pyramid-shaped monument the artist had originally designed for the remains of Titian.
Address: Calle del Scaleter, 3072, Venice 30125, Italy
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Private Tour: Venice Rialto Market, San Polo and Frari Church Walking Tour
Enjoy the personalized attention of a private guide as you discover Venetian history and highlights on this 2-hour walking tour. Wander through the charming backstreets and squares of the San Polo neighborhood, and step inside the spectacular Gothic Frari Church to admire masterpieces by Renaissance painters Titian and Bellini. Explore the city’s commercial heart with a visit to the open-air Rialto market, where Venetians have been buying fresh fish and fruit for centuries.
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Social distancing enforced throughout experience
San Polo, Rialto & Frari: 2-Hour Private Walking Tour in Venice
Discover the fascinating history of Venice’s San Polo neighborhood on this private walking tour. Led by a local guide, explore the narrow streets and historic squares that once formed the heart of Venetian commerce. Learn about the daily lives of merchants back when Venice was a medieval maritime superpower, and hear the scintillating stories of the famed courtesans that use to inhabit San Polo. You’ll also visit the extraordinary Frari church to admire paintings by Renaissance masters Titian and Bellini.
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Private Tour: Venice Half-Day Walking Tour
Discover Venice exactly the way you want to with this completely customized private tour. Your friendly local guide will create a 3-hour itinerary based on preferences you provide at booking. Whether you’re interested in architecture, local legends or Renaissance art, this tour is for you! Along the way, pop in at a local bar for a glass of regional wine and appetizers, and feel free to ask all the questions you like.
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$184.65
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Withlocals 10 Tastings: Safe & Private Food Tour with a Local Expert in Venice
Explore Venice without the hassle of researching or planning on a food tour with multiple food and alcoholic beverage tastings, from fresh mozzarella to prosecco. Booking a private tour ensures the full attention of your guide, who provides little-known facts about Venice’s history and robust food scene as well as recommendations for the duration of your visit. A range of departure times is available for your convenience.
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$112.02
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Secret Venice walking tour
Explore Venice off the beaten path and learn interesting facts about this unique city. Our guide will give you a lot of information about Venice, its culture and history while walking through narrow streets and larger squares. You will find out strange venetian habits; beautiful works of art; authentic artisans and incredible views.
Never seen a true, original squero? You will admire it from the outside and it is often possible to see gondolas while Maters are repairing them or building them!
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Venice art tour, San Rocco and Tintoretto, private tour
- 2 hours tour with your exclusive expert guide
- The masterpieces of Tintoretto at San Rocco School
- Visit of the the lively district San Polo
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Secret Street Food Tour of Venice in 2,5 hours
Enjoy the best of Venice with us! Combine a guided walking tour of Venice with one of the best things to do there, tasting authentic Venetian delicacies. This culinary tour of Rialto area is perfect choice to enjoy your first time in Venice . In groups of up to 14 people, you will have the chance to sample a variety of local delicacies in several different locations.
Our small group tour lasts 2.5 hours, you can choose the morning tour or the afternoon tour.
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Regular temperature checks for staff
Delicious Venice Street - food tour with a native
Discover Venice and its delicious cuisine with our 2.5-hour small group walking tour. You will taste some local foods, and you will see significant landmarks, Explore the picturesque alleyways of the city center and see some of the main sights of the city, including the Campo San Bartolomeo, Campo San Polo, Basilica dei Frari, and more.
You will visit Venice from a different point of view, sightseeing and eating!
Wear you comfortable shoes and enjoy this tour with our local expert guide!
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Walking tour to Rialto and Frari Church
Walk across the imposing Rialto bridge and the area which was once the center of the commercial and financial activities of the ancient Republic of Venice. Continue through the picturesque Sestiere of San Polo along narrow streets full of local shops. The walk ends up right in front of the magnificent gothic Frari church. Visit the church inside with paintings of Giovanni Bellini.
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Unconventional Venice
f you want to avoid the most crowded areas of the city and discover the “off the beaten pack” parts of Venice, this is your tour! We will walk in the quiet streets and squares, we will talk about the origins of Venice, its history, its traditions...but also about the legends and curiosities behind the myth.
There will explanations regarding the arts and crafts that are still practiced in Venice, such as the production of masks, the tradition of the squeri. During the tour we will have the chance to admire some beautiful churches and majestic buildings. It will be a full immersion inside the "unconventional" Venice.
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Best walking tour of Venice: main sights & secret spots known only by the locals
You will see the main Venetian sights: Piazza San Marco and San Polo, the old Rialto Bridge, depicted on thousands of postcards, Bridge of Sighs, the Scuola Grande di San Giovanni Evangelista, the magnificent Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari. Our guide will tell you the story of the foundation of the city, reveal the secrets of building of the palaces and will make you fall in love with Venice forever.
Meet your guide at your centrally located hotel in Venice.
The tour is intended for those who are in Venice for the first time and want to see its most famous places. You will walk along the picturesque streets, feel the unusual Venetian spirit, hear interesting legends and learn the history of the founding of the city on the water.
During the tour, you will also learn many interesting facts about gondolas, and finally, we will visit osteria and taste the variety of “chikketi” (traditional Venetian snacks).
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$267.00
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$267.00
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Venice Walks
Once a major maritime power, today Venice is a magical city that enchants visitors with historic canals, picturesque gondolas and unique views. Your private guide will meet you in the splendid St. Mark’s Square, where the walking tour begins. You will delve into the history, culture and traditions of the city, as you hit all the major attractions and top sights. Highlights include St. Mark’s Basilica, the 9th-century church with over 8000 sqm of brilliant mosaics, and the Doge’s Palace, the former residence of the ruler of the Venetian Republic and now home to a stunning museum. There will be also lots of bridges to cross, such as the famous 16th-century Rialto Bridge and the iconic Bridge of Sighs, and fantastic sestieri to explore, each with its own unique vibe.
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$182.19
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Venice Shore Excursion: Private Half-Day Walking Tour
Leave your cruise ship at the port and see the sights of Venice with a private guide. The 3-hour shore excursion is tailored to you, so you decide what you want to see and when. Go off the well-trodden tourist track to visit the neighborhood of Cannaregio, or scout out the wares of Rialto fish market. Check out tucked-away churches, and then finish with a glass of wine and nibbles in a local bar. It’s a great way to see a side of Venice that many visitors miss.
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Unusual walk with happy ending (free tour to Murano included)
The beautiful frame of St. Mark’s square will be your meeting point for this unusual walk around Venice after an introductive descritpion of Venice, with a glimpse to her most beautiful square, you will walk on the Accademia bridge enjoying a spectacluar view to the church of Santa Maria della Salute, to reach Campo Santa Margherita, one of the nicest and most lively square in Venice, Not far, the discovery of a very particular “fruit and vegetable market”, located at the foot of a special bridge.
After this, prepare your eyes and heart for the magnificent Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari.
From holy water we go back to the devil crossing the Gran Canal (in a surprisingly different way) and reach Rialto, the market area, where your guide will say goodbye with 1 “ombra” and 1 “cicheto”… what are we talking about? Come and see yourself!
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Venice City Pass: Free admission to Venice's top attractions & airport transfer!
Sightseeing, especially in a city as famous as Venice, can quickly get expensive. Save money, and time, with the Venice City Pass, which gives you free, skip-the-line, admission to many of the city's most important attractions.
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Private Venice Tour by High-Speed train from Rome
Our Full-day Private Trip to Venice will start from the Santa Lucia Station. You will be provided return train tickets to Venice from Rome. On arrival into Venice, your guide will meet you at the station, We will visit important monuments, museums, churches that guard famous relics, the great schools of Venice and places where illustrious figures of Venetian art had their place of work in Venice. We will indicate the places where the Venetians meet and have fun in their free time, the best osterias and baccari, as well as the best place to taste a "Spritz" and other delights of Venetian cuisine. We will walk through the foundations and the most important churches in Venice will impact us with their beauty and their history and end the visit with a Memorable Gondola Ride(optional). Our tour will finish at the Santa Lucia station. After which you will board your train back to Rome with the ticket that was provided.
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$786.42
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$786.42
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Private Venice Tour by High-Speed train from Florence
Our Full-day Private Trip to Venice will start from the Santa Lucia Station. You will be provided return train tickets to Venice from Florence. On arrival into Venice, your guide will meet you at the station, We will visit important monuments, museums, churches that guard famous relics, the great schools of Venice and places where illustrious figures of Venetian art had their place of work in Venice. We will indicate the places where the Venetians meet and have fun in their free time, the best osterias and baccari, as well as the best place to taste a "Spritz" and other delights of Venetian cuisine. We will walk through the foundations and the most important churches in Venice will impact us with their beauty and their history and end the visit with a Memorable Gondola Ride(optional). Our tour will finish at the Santa Lucia station. After which you will board your train back to Florence with the ticket that was provided.
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$576.81
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$576.81
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Private tour of Venice(From Milan)
Our Full-day Private Trip to Venice includes to and fro train fare from Milan to Venice and back. On arrival in Venice, your guide will meet you at the station. You will then visit important monuments, museums, churches that guard famous relics, the great schools of Venice and places where illustrious figures of Venetian art had their place of work in Venice. We will indicate the places where the Venetians meet and have fun in their free time, the best osterias and Baccari, as well as the best place to taste a "Spritz" and other delights of Venetian cuisine. We will walk through the foundations and the most important churches in Venice, basking in their beauty and history and end the visit with a Memorable Gondola Ride (optional). Our tour will finish at the Santa Lucia station. After which you will board your train back to Milan with the ticket that was provided.
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$548.67
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$548.67
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Small Group Venice Food Tour with a Top Guide
This 2.5 hour small group tour will let you discover and savor the most important city delights as tramezzini, cicchetti,cheese, buranelli, gelato( icecream) and much more.
With an expert local guide you will explore the most famous sites of the city of Bridges, starting from Campo San Salvador, which took is name from San salvador Church just in the middle of it, then Basilica dei Frari, Campo Santa Margherita, Marco Polo's House to finish with Rialto Market where you can loose yourself among the smells of fresh products that you can not help but taste.
In particular Rialto is famous for its Fresh Fish market , that even though it is present on the pages of many travel guides and therefore very well known among tourists, it has not lost its traditional simplicity
A pleasure for the eyes and for the mouth!
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