BYZANTINE VENICE - Walking tour St. Mark's Basilica - SKIP THE LINE
A tour combination to let you discover Venice's eastern influences through one among the most amazing cathedrals in the world: St Mark's Basilica.
Additional Information
Please Note :
• Wear appropriate clothes to enter the Basilica (no bare knees or shoulders)
• For security reasons backpacks are not allowed into the Basilica
• During the first part of the visit, only external explanations of the sites will be provided
• No refund will be provided for no shows or late arrivals
• The tour will take place also with rain, in the event of exceptional high tide in Venice or bad weather it
might be cancelled and refund will be provided
Itinerary
• St Mark's Square
• Santa Maria Formosa
• Campo and Church SS. Giovanni e Paolo
• Mercerie
• St Mark's Basilica
• Pala d' Oro
Note : Free sale until 8.00am of the departure date - No need reconfirmation from us
Note : Please note that the Basilica tickets sell out quickly therefore for last minute requests we do not guarantee availability.
The tour will NOT operate during the following dates: from Nov 4th to 7th, Nov 16th, Dec 25th, Jan 1st and 6th and from Jan 8th to 23rd
Highlights
- Explore St Mark's Square area, its more famous sites as well as hidden gems
- Interesting facts about Venice's history and present
- Characteristic
- A glimpse into ordinary life of Venetian people
- The truly beauty of Venice and its peaceful canals
- Discover one of the symbols of Venice as well one of the most beautiful cathedrals in the world
- Learn about the symbols and the history of the Basilica’s interiors
- Explore a living architectural gem
What's included
- Skip the line entrance ticket to Saint Mark’s Basilica
- Personal headsets
- Qualified guide
- Entrance to Museum & Terrace
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pick-up/drop-off
- Pala d’Oro
Overview
This tour is composed of two parts: first, a walking tour that will make us discover Venice most famous sites as wellas its hidden gems.
An unforgettable way to discover Venice through its narrow alleys called “calli”, countless bridges and wide traditional and picturesque squares, still the heart of Venetian people's social life.
Let our professional guide take you into an unforgettable journey among Venice beauties and history.
The first highlight of the walking tour is St. Mark’s square, with the description of the majestic St. Mark’s Basilica, the elegant Doge’s Palace, the Clock Tower and the Procuratie.
From St. Mark’s square, we will move forward to Campo Santa Maria Formosa, the Scuola Grande di San Marco, the Malibran Theatre, step through the famous Mercerie, once the pulsing heart of commercial life back in time, nowadays Venice’s main shopping district between Rialto Bridge and St Mark’s Square.
During the second part, you will admire one among the most beautiful and celebrated cathedrals in the world: St. Mark's Basilica.
A tour which will make you marvel in front of the majesty and true beauty of the St Mark Basilica, the place where Eastern and Western architecture run into each other.
Surrounded by the Basilica’s beautiful golden mosaics and marble inlays, our professional guide will take us along the history and the special features of this unique masterpiece of byzantine art.
Cancellation policy
Refundable : until 24 hours before no charge, after that full amount will be charged
