Why choose this Venice tour ?
A combined tour that allows you to discover the most important historical places and buildings of Venice. This tour is guided and divided into two parts. At 9.00am from a centrally located meeting point you will be lead by a professional guide through the most characteristic places around the areas of Saint Mark’s Square and Castello (duration 1 hour and 30′). Then at 10.45 am we will meet again and you will visit the interiors of Saint Mark’s Basilica, discovering the Byzantine history and the glittering mosaics.
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What makes Byzantine Venice Walking tour & Saint Mark’s Basilica a unique experience ?
The tour starts with a historical introduction of St. Marks’s Square, and its architectural delights, allowing you to discover the history of the majestic St. Mark’s Basilica, the illustrious Doge’s Palace, once the seat of the power of the Republic of Venice, and the extraordinary, renaissance clock tower.
Leaving the square, you will be guided into the residential Castello area, allowing you to discover this part of Venice in all of its elegance, through its labyrinth of narrow alleys – “calli”, many bridges, winding canals and wide picturesque squares – “campi”.
You can expect to see campo Santa Maria Formosa, one of the largest squares in Venice with its church, named after its visitation of the Holy Virgin.
You will also see Campo Santi Giovanni and Paolo where you will be able to admire the famous church, the resting place of several Doges; and the equestrian monument of Bartolomeo Colleoni, an Italian mercenary Captain.
The former residence of Marco Polo, probably the most famous Venetian merchant, and the Malibran theatre are also part of the itinerary.
After returning to Saint Mark’s Square at 10:45 am, an official guide will provide you with a detailed tour of the Golden Basilica, once the private chapel of the Doge of Venice, the only one of its kind in Italy, thanks to the sumptuous golden mosaics and impressive marble inlay flooring.
This 2 hour and 30 minute combined tour concludes outside the Basilica, in Saint Mark’s Square.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Check-in is 15 minutes prior to booked tour start time;
- Shoulders and knees must be covered inside the Basilica;
- Backpacks are not allowed inside the Basilica;
- This tour operates rain or shine;
- Tour maybe affected in the case of high tides;
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
Byzantine Venice Walking tour & Saint Mark’s Basilica Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Guided walking tour covering the areas of Saint Mark’s Square and Castello;
- Personal audio system and headset for tour commentary;
- Admission to the upper floor of the Basilica
- Guided tour of Saint Mark’s Basilica;
- Live tour commentary provided in English, French, Spanish, German or Italian.
Not Included
- Food and drink,
- Hotel pickup and drop-off,
- Optional gratuities,
- Pala d’oro
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Venice Events srl.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Rome.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 3.5 Stars based on 133 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
MEETING POINT:
15 min before in Calle larga de l’Ascension 1258 – 30124 next to the post office San Marco (opposite side of the Saint Marks Basilica).
Look for the yellow sign “Meeting point” on the wooden kiosk and the Turive assistant.
• Please be at the meeting point 15 min before the departure time;
• Knees and shoulders MUST be covered in the Saint Mark’s Basilica;
• Backpacks and large bags are NOT allowed inside the Basilica;
• Parents will need to have an ID for the children on the date of travel to prove they are under 6;
• Not wheelchair accessible;
• On very few occasions Saint Mark’s Basilica may be closed due to religious ceremonies, public holidays, private events or high water and we are not always informed in advance;
It is your responsibility to be at the meeting point punctually.
All the late arrivals or no show are NO REFUND.
Emergency Number:
Office 0039 041 5239979 Mobile 0039 349 3054767
