Public Tour: An Ancient Stroll around Venetian Canals

Venice, Italy
Duration3h 45m
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
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

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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

  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. Campo Santa Maria Formosa
    10m
    History and anecdotes related to this wonderful and characteristic square
  3. Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo
    10m
    The "Doge’s Pantheon", the Great School of Charity, the Captains of Fortune
  4. 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
  5. 30m · Admission ticket included
    Board a gondola for a tour along the Grand Canal and minor canals
  6. Scala Contarini del Bovolo
    10m
    See this unique spiral staircase hidden in a beautiful corner of Venice
  7. Teatro La Fenice
    Pass by
    Description of the most beautiful theatre in Venice
  8. Ponte di Rialto
    Pass by
    View of the most famous bridge in Venice, don't miss to take a picture!
  9. 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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