Byzantine Venice walking tour with Saint Mark's Basilica
Activities

Byzantine Venice walking tour with Saint Mark's Basilica

from
£54.00
Free cancellation
Language: English, Spanish
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Why you’ll love this…
  • 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.

Read more
What's included
  • check Walking tour throughout Venice + Saint Mark's Basilica tour
  • check Privileged entry to avoid the queues at Saint Mark's Basilica
  • check Entrance tickets to the Terrace and the Museum of St. Mark's Basilica
  • check 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 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
Read more
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 6 days before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

At the moment there are no reviews for this experience.

You might also like

Private gondola tour in Venice off the beaten track
Activities

Private gondola tour in Venice off the beaten track

Glide through the canals of Venice and learn about the city on this private gondola ride. Choose from different tour durations to make the most out of your trip.

free cancellation
Available in:

en, it 

Doge's Palace small group or private tour with a local guide
Attractions & guided tours

Doge's Palace small group or private tour with a local guide

Book tickets on this tour of Venice's UNESCO-listed Doge's Palace. Follow an expert local guide through the palace, Bridge of Sighs and the New Prisons.

free cancellation
Available in:

en 

Peggy Guggenheim gallery and Sestiere Dorsoduro tour in Venice
Activities

Peggy Guggenheim gallery and Sestiere Dorsoduro tour in Venice

Explore the life of one of Venice's adopted daughters, Peggy Guggenheim, and see how she revolutionised the city's art scene with this guided tour...

free cancellation
Available in:

en, it, fr, es, de 

Doge's Palace Private Tour With a Local Guide
Excursions & day trips

Doge's Palace Private Tour With a Local Guide

Book tickets on this private tour of Venice's UNESCO-listed Doge's Palace. Follow an expert local guide around the palace, the Bridge of Sighs and the New Prisons.

free cancellation
Instant Confirmation
Accademia Gallery of Venice and Sestiere Dorsoduro private tour
Activities

Accademia Gallery of Venice and Sestiere Dorsoduro private tour

Book tickets to explore the best of Venetian art on this private customisable tour. Look inside the prestigious Accademia Gallery and visit the Dorsoduro district.

free cancellation
Available in:

en, it, fr, es, de 

Private tour of Venice highlights with skip-the-line ticket to St. Mark's Bell Tower
Activities

Private tour of Venice highlights with skip-the-line ticket to St. Mark's Bell Tower

Book this private customisable tour discovering the best of Venice's St. Mark's Square with a local expert. You'll get skip-the-line tickets up the bell tower too.

free cancellation
Available in:

en, it, fr, es, de 

Private tour of Venice off the beaten path
Attractions & guided tours

Private tour of Venice off the beaten path

Book now to explore Venice's hidden gems, culture and traditions on this customisable private tour. With your guide, you'll get a glimpse of local hotspots too.

free cancellation
Available in:

en, it, fr, es, de 

Venice private tour with skip-the-line St. Mark's Basilica
Must see
Activities

Venice private tour with skip-the-line St. Mark's Basilica

Book this private, customisable tour and skip the line at St. Mark's Basilica and explore Rialto with a local expert guide. Snap pics of the Grand Canal too.

free cancellation
Available in:

en, it, fr, es, de 

Alilaguna transport from Marco Polo Airport to Venice city centre
Must see
Excursions & day trips

Alilaguna transport from Marco Polo Airport to Venice city centre

Buy your one-way or roundtrip Alilaguna transport ticket from Marco Polo Airport to Venice city center.

Validity 720 hours
Instant Confirmation
Murano, Burano and Torcello day trip
Excursions & day trips

Murano, Burano and Torcello day trip

Enjoy a 4-hour guided tour discovering the gems of the Venice lagoon: Burano, Murano and Torcello.

free cancellation
Available in:

en, it, fr, es, de