Circus Secrets Of Venice

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Duration: 90 minutes
Ages: 10+ ONLY
Departure Point: Venice Chamber of Commerce Building - FREE parking!

Explore the Circus Secrets of Venice

Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Awards 2024 Led by guide, Bob Collins and focuses on the rich history of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus in Venice. On this 90-min trolley tour, you’ll explore the landmarks and key points of interest of circus history.

The tour includes a 30-min stop at the Historic Train Depot and Ringling Train Car Museum, where you’ll will depart the trolley and hear from docents about these two significant historical venues.

A donation will be made to the Venice Area Historical Society for their partnership in supplying docents on each Circus Secrets Tour to teach guests about the train depot and circus train car.

Tours will depart from the Venice Chamber of Commerce Building and offers FREE parking.

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