Walking tour of Byzantine Venice and skip the line Basilica with authorized Venetian guide with gondola tour

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From€71

AdultsAge 6+

InfantsAge 0–2

ChildrenAge 3–5

Summary

Duration2h 45m

GroupShared

Languages🇬🇧🇫🇷🇪🇸🇩🇪

PriceFrom €71

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CancellationFree cancellation up to 72 hours before departure

Enjoy a captivating walking tour through the most significant and characteristic sites of Venice, an essential experience to truly understand the history and essence of this extraordinary city.
Begin in the magnificent Piazza San Marco, where your guide will introduce you to the origins and evolution of Venice while presenting its most iconic monuments: the St. Mark’s Basilica, the imposing Doge’s Palace, the Bell Tower, the Clock Tower, and the elegant Procuratie.
Continue to the charming square of Santa Maria Formosa, rich in history and local character, where fascinating anecdotes and traditions reveal a more intimate side of Venetian life. The tour proceeds to Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo, often referred to as the Pantheon of Venice, home to the impressive basilica, the historic Scuola Grande della Carità, and stories of the powerful captains of fortune who shaped the Republic.
Along the way, you’ll see also the legendary House of Marco Polo and the historic Malibran Theatre, where past and present intertwine in one of the city’s most evocative corners. Return to San Marco via the lively Mercerie, the bustling artery connecting Rialto to Saint Mark’s and the heart of Venetian shopping for centuries.
In the second part of the tour, immerse yourself in the splendor of the Golden Basilica, St. Mark’s Basilica. Accompanied by a highly qualified guide authorized by the Curia of Venice, you will enjoy a complete visit of this extraordinary masterpiece of Byzantine art, unique in Italy.
Be enchanted by the dazzling golden mosaics and intricate marble floor inlays, while seated comfortably as your guide explains the biblical scenes, artistic details, and fascinating history that define this ancient basilica. This enriching experience offers a deeper appreciation of one of the most majestic cathedrals in the world.

Skip the line entry to St. Mark's Basilica
gondola ride
Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
tip or gratuity
foor or drinks

Meeting point

Calle larga de l'Ascension

At the meeting point please look for the yellow sign 'MEETING POINT'

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Coordinates: 45.4334943, 12.3371051

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Important notes

Please ensure you arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes prior to the tour start time.
Printed Voucher. Print and bring the voucher to enjoy the activity.
The tour is shared.
The guide who will accompany you during the tour will speak exclusively the language you chose when booking, without repeating the explanations in other languages.
Appropriate dress is required to visit the Basilica (no shorts or tank tops).
Large suitcases, backpacks or bags cannot be brought inte the Basilica.

In case of high tide, the Basilica and St. Mark's Square are normally flooded. This may cause delays or changes on the program of the tour.
The gondola tour is shared, so there may be other people on the gondola with you. Each gondola can accommodate up to a maximum of 5 people.
Not accessible for people in wheelchair and with mobility difficulties.

Before you go

Please ensure you arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes prior to the tour start time.
Bring the voucher to enjoy the activity.

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