3 h

With guide

By walk

Instant confirmation

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Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Piazza San Marco, 31024 Venice Italy

The experience starts with a walking tour around the highlights of Venice. The professional guide will explain you the main attractions of Saint Mark’s Square as Doge Palace, the Basilica, Clock Tower and much more!

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

Pass By: Ponte di Rialto, Ruga degli Orefici (Rialto) San Polo, 30125 Venice Italy

You will learn history and legends of the venetian picturesque squares like Santa Maria Formosa or S. Giovanni and Paolo and the Rialto area with its traditional markets!

Stop At: Basilica di San Marco, San Marco 328, 30124 Venice Italy

The guide will bring you inside the breathtaking Basilica of Saint Mark, known as the Golden Basilica, due to many mosaics realized with pure gold! A professional guide will accompany you inside (skipping the line) and will explain the history, curiosities and legends about the inimitable masterpieces around you! Be stunned in front of the five-domes covered with gold and decorated by the best artists of the time. This exclusive experience will give you priority access to the Pala D’oro (golden altarpiece composed by gems and diamonds) and to the Saint Mark’s Treasury: a spectacular collection of relics and holy items collected along the centuries.

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

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Included

Professional guide
Walking tour and guided tour of Basilica and its Pala D'oro with a qualified and experience guide. From April to October is monolingual From November to March the visit can be bilingual.
Headsets to hear the guide clearly in case of group with more than 10 persons
Glass craftsman at work, close to Saint Mark's Square
Entry/Admission - Basilica di San Marco

Not included

Hotel pickup

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
The tour could be shared with guests not belonging to the same party
For the visit of the Basilica suitable clothing is required (no shorts)
For security reasons sacks, bags or knapsacks are not allowed inside the Basilica: Prior to your visit you must deposit them at the Ateneo San Basso (St. Mark's Square, Calle San Basso). The storage service is free of charge but please allow sufficient time!
This tour is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or people with walking disabilities
Mobile vouchers are accepted
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers