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.
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
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
History and anecdotes related to this wonderful and characteristic square
3. Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo
The "Doge’s Pantheon", the Great School of Charity, the Captains of Fortune
4. Casa di Marco Polo
Near Malibran Theatre. Anecdotes, past and recent history cross each other in this beautiful corner of Venice
5.
Board a gondola for a tour along the Grand Canal and minor canals
6. Scala Contarini del Bovolo
See this unique spiral staircase hidden in a beautiful corner of Venice
7. Teatro La Fenice
Description of the most beautiful theatre in Venice
8. Ponte di Rialto
View of the most famous bridge in Venice, don't miss to take a picture!
9. Basilica di San Marco
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.
ADDITIONAL INFO
• 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 3:15 hours total: the walking tour starts at 9 ending at 10:30, St. Mark's Basilica tour starts at 10:45 ending one hour later; gondola ride is scheduled at 15:00 ending at 15:30
CANCELLATION POLICY
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
• Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
• Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
