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Overview

Explore Venice history on this 5-hour guided walking tour through the most characteristic and important places. Visit the Basilica of St. Mark's and the Doge's Palace.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Calle Larga Ascensione in front of the Post office in St. Mark’s square, look for a guy with a sign with TOUR written on it.

Language Offered

German-AUDIO

German-GUIDE

English-AUDIO

English-GUIDE

French-AUDIO

French-GUIDE

Spanish-AUDIO

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Piazza San Marco
Description origins, history and description of the main monuments from outside: Basilica San Marco, Palazzo Ducale, Bell Tower, Clock Tower and Procuratie.
Duration: 30 mins
2. Basilica Dei Santi Giovanni E Paolo
The "Doge’s Pantheon", the Great School of Charity, the Captains of Fortune
Duration: 10 mins
3. Campo Santa Maria Formosa
History and anecdotes related to this wonderful and characteristic square
Duration: 10 mins
4. Palazzo Ducale
This palazzo represented for centuries the seat of the Venetian political power. In his splendid rooms, plastered and immersed in hundreds of masterpieces of painting, the Duke and his Council controlled the fate of a thousand-year history republic. The halls of power, plunging visitors in a very particular historical context: the European Middle Ages and the immediately following centuries. Be surprised of the rich details of the gold staircase, of the realism of the scenes depicted by many artists who have decorated this building, relive the anguish of the prisoners crossing the famous Bridge of Sighs, and entering the Venetian prisons, famous for hosting Giacomo Casanova.
Duration: 75 mins
5. Basilica di San Marco
One of the most majestic cathedrals of the world! Enjoy the visit of this masterpiece of Byzantine art, unique of its kind in Italy. Have the pleasure to savor beautiful gold mosaics and marble inlays of the floors, sitting comfortably while our guide will show the represented biblical scenes, the history and the particularities of this ancient basilica.
Duration: 60 mins

Inclusion

Professional guide

Skip the line tickets

Exclusion

Gratuities

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Transportation to/from attractions

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 1 and 3 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 1 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 3+ days before the start date
  • 50% refund if cancelled 1–3 days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Proper clothing is required while visiting the Basilica

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

For security reasons backpacks are not allowed

The tour is not guaranteed with adverse weather conditions

Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers’ full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the attraction.

Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to St.Mark’s Basilica

Basilica tickets official price is 12€ per person for Tour Operators

Supplied by Destination Venice

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