Byzantine Venice Walk, Basilica & Gondola Ride

5.0 (1 reviews) Venice, Italy
Duration6h 30m
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 25 travelers

Overview

A tour combination to discover the enchanting side of Venice through a morning walk, its Byzantine heritage through the St Mark's Basilica, and its deepest side through a gondola ride.
The first part will take into the enchanting Venice made up of countless bridges, channels and "campo" (little squares), the pulsing heart of a water city. You will learn more about Venice's present and past and interesting facts about life in a city built on water. Campo Santa Maria Formosa, Campo and Church SS. Giovanni e Paolo, the Mercerie, are only some of the highlights which will be admired during this walk.
You will discover one of the world's most beautiful and breathtaking cathedrals: The St Mark's Basilica, one of the finest exemple of Byzantine art in the world.

Then, let yourself admire Venice from a unique perspective: the water, by sliding on a enchanting gondola.

IMPORTANT!!: Between the Basilica guided tour and the gondola ride you will have approx a 3 hour-break.

Options

German
Spanish
French
English

What's included

  • Boarding assistance
  • Shared 25/30 minute-gondola ride
  • Qualified tour guide
  • Headsets
  • St. Mark's Basilica ticket
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Pala D'Oro
  • St. Mark's Basilica Museum and Terrace
  • Food & drinks

What to expect

  1. Piazza San Marco
    5m
    Your walking tour will start from the beautiful St. Mark's Square
  2. Campo Santa Maria Formosa
    10m
    During the walking tour you will pass through Campo S. M. Formosa
  3. Basilica Dei Santi Giovanni E Paolo
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    During the walking tour, you will stop at Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo and view the namesake church from the outside.
  4. Basilica di San Marco
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Enojoy 1-hour of guided tour outside and inside the majestic St. Mark's Basilica.
  5. Canal Grande
    25m · Admission ticket included
    In the afternoon, start your gondola ride by gliding along the Grand Canal, then venture into the inner canals.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Calle Larga Ascensione, in front of the Post office just next to St.Mark's Square.

End point

Calle Larga Ascensione, in front of the Post office just next to St.Mark's Square.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The gondola ride will be at 3.00pm. Between the Basilica guided tour and the gondola ride you will have approx a 3 hour-break.
  • Please be aware that on certain dates, registration and payment of an access contribution will be necessary to visit the city of Venice. We encourage you to check all the information and procedures for registration or payment on the dedicated website of Comune di Venezia.
  • During high season, queuing might be expected at the entrance of St. Mark's Basilica
  • 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 entry is €12. Remaining value covers operational costs, the gondolas, hosting services, app content, and licensed guides with audio systems

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 within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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