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Itinerary
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Stop At: Piazza San Marco, 31024 Venice Italy

Description origins, history and description of the main monuments from outside: Basilica San Marco, Palazzo Ducale, Bell Tower, Clock Tower and Procuratie.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo (San Zanipolo), Campo SS. Giovanni e Paolo, 6363 Venice Italy

The "Doge’s Pantheon", the Great School of Charity, the Captains of Fortune

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Campo Santa Maria Formosa, Castello, Venice Italy

History and anecdotes related to this wonderful and characteristic square

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Doge's Palace, Piazza San Marco, 1, 30124 Venice Italy

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: 1 hour 15 minutes

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

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: 1 hour

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Included

Professional guide
Skip the line tickets
Entry/Admission - Doge's Palace
Entry/Admission - Basilica di San Marco
Guaranteed to skip the lines

Not included

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation to/from attractions

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
From November 1st to March 31st, an adult ticket must be purchased for ages 0 to 5. Discounted child rate only applies from April 1st to October 31st
Proper clothing is required while visiting the Basilica
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
For security reasons backpacks are not allowed
This tour does not operate on Sundays and other religious holidays
The tour is not guaranteed with adverse weather conditions
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 999 travelers

Features

Tourism

90%

Cultural

75%

Original

15%

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