Meet your guide in front of the Church of San Pantalon or at another convenient location.

From the outside, Scuola Grande di San Rocco impresses students with its elegant Renaissance façade, richly decorated with marble reliefs and sculpted figures.

As the group arrives at Campo dei Frari, students step into one of Venice’s classic open squares, anchored by the impressive Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari nearby. This lively campo offers a relaxed place to pause and talk about how public squares connected everyday life, religion, and community in historic Venice.

From the outside, Rialto Bridge immediately captures students’ attention with its graceful stone arch spanning the Grand Canal and the rows of small shops built right into the structure. First constructed in the late 16th century, it replaced earlier wooden bridges and quickly became one of Venice’s most important crossings—linking busy trading areas on both sides of the water.

At Piazza San Marco, students step into Venice’s most famous and spectacular open space—often called the city’s “living room.” Surrounded by extraordinary monuments like St. Mark’s Basilica, the Doge’s Palace, and the soaring bell tower, the square offers a powerful introduction to Venice’s political, religious, and artistic past.