Public Tour: An Ancient Stroll around Venetian Canals

Duration3h 45m

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LanguagesGerman, English, French, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 25 travelers

Overview

A walk through the most characteristic and important places for the history of Venice through the millennium of life of the Serenissima Republic, recalling the past full of charm of this unique city.

Options

Spanish tour

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English tour

French tour

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

German Tour

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What's included

Professional guide
Skip the line ticket

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

What to expect

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.
Campo Santa Maria Formosa
10m

History and anecdotes related to this wonderful and characteristic square
Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo
10m

The "Doge’s Pantheon", the Great School of Charity, the Captains of Fortune
Casa di Marco Polo
10m · Admission ticket not included

Near Malibran Theatre. Anecdotes, past and recent history cross each other in this beautiful corner of Venice
30m · Admission ticket included

Board a gondola for a tour along the Grand Canal and minor canals
Scala Contarini del Bovolo
10m

See this unique spiral staircase hidden in a beautiful corner of Venice
Teatro La Fenice
Pass by

Description of the most beautiful theatre in Venice
Ponte di Rialto
Pass by

View of the most famous bridge in Venice, don't miss to take a picture!
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

After the visit of the St. Mark's basilica the tour is ended.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Proper clothing (no shorts or tank tops) is required while visiting the basilica
For security reasons backpacks are not allowed
The tour is not guaranteed with adverse weather conditions
A gondola can accommodate 5 people only
The duration of the tour is 3:45 hours total: the walking tour starts at 9 ending at 12:15, St. Mark's Basilica tour starts at 10:45 ending one hour and 15 mins later; gondola ride is scheduled at 15:00 ending at 15:30
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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€109.00 per person

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