Public Tour: The Most Complete Tour of Venice

3.8 (4 reviews) Venice, Italy
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Duration5h 30m
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 25 travelers
Skip the linePriority entrance

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.

Options

German Tour

Choose this option if you would like to do the tour in German.

Spanish Tour

Choose this option if you would like to do the tour in Spanish.

French Tour

Choose this option if you would like to do the tour in French.

English tour

What's included

  • Professional guide
  • Skip the line tickets
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation to/from attractions

What to expect

  1. Piazza San Marco
    30m
    Description origins, history and description of the main monuments from outside: Basilica San Marco, Palazzo Ducale, Bell Tower, Clock Tower and Procuratie.
  2. Basilica Dei Santi Giovanni E Paolo
    10m
    The "Doge’s Pantheon", the Great School of Charity, the Captains of Fortune
  3. Campo Santa Maria Formosa
    10m
    History and anecdotes related to this wonderful and characteristic square
  4. Palazzo Ducale
    1h 15m · Admission ticket included
    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.
  5. Basilica di San Marco
    1h · Admission ticket included
    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.

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.

End 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.

Additional information

  • 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

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.

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