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Byzantine Venice walking tour with Saint Mark's Basilica

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£52.00

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Language: English, Spanish

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Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

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Treat yourself to an essential tour for the understanding of Venice
Avoid the queues thanks to a guided tour of the Golden Basilica
Learn about the symbols and the history of the Basilica's interiors
Explore the upper floor of the Basilica: the Museum and the Terrace

What to expect

Walking Tour of Venice

Have a walk (no entrances) through the most characteristic and important places for the history of Venice. A qualified and experienced guide will escort you through the millennium of life of the Serenissima Republic, recalling the past full of charm of this unique city. Treat yourself to an essential and multilingual tour for the understanding of Venice.

The itinerary includes:

Piazza San Marco - Origins, history and description of the main monuments: Basilica San Marco, Palazzo Ducale, Bell Tower, Clock Tower and Procuratie
Santa Maria Formosa - History and anecdotes related to this wonderful and characteristic square
Campo SS. Giovanni e Paolo - The "Pantheon" of Venice, the Great School of Charity, the Captains of fortune
Marco Polo’s House and Malibran Theatre - Anecdotes and past and recent history cross each other in this beautiful corner of Venice
Return to San Marco through the Mercerie, vital connection between Rialto and San Marco and the main street for the city shopping

During the Golden Basilica guided tour, you'll explore one of the most incredible cathedrals in the world. Your guide will take you through the first floor of the Basilica, where you will visit the Terrace and the Museum.

What's included

Walking tour throughout Venice + Saint Mark's Basilica tour
Privileged entry to avoid the queues at Saint Mark's Basilica
Entrance tickets to the Terrace and the Museum of St. Mark's Basilica
Audio-receiver

Where

Campo San Zaccaria, 4683/G, 30122 Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy

Meeting point:

Check-in at the shop opposite the Church of San Zaccaria. Please make sure to arrive 15 minutes before the tour starting time.

What to remember

Not allowed:

For security reasons, backpacks and bags are not allowed inside the Basilica. Travellers are kindly advised to take fewer bags as possible in order to avoid long lines at the deposit

Know in advance:

Please note that no refund will be accepted for no-shows or late arrivals. The tour will take place also with rain, in the event of exceptionally high tides it might be cancelled and a refund will be provided
Please be aware that starting from April 25th and on certain dates, registration and payment of an access contribution will be necessary to visit the city of Venice. It's recommended to check all the information and procedures for registration or payment on the dedicated website of Comune di Venezia

Provider

Gray Line Venice

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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