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Experience the enchanting beauty of Venice with the Byzantine Venice Walking Tour & Saint Mark's Basilica. Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of this iconic city as a professional guide takes you on a journey through the most important places and buildings. Start the tour at 9.00am, exploring the characteristic areas of Saint Mark's Square and Castello, learning about the architectural delights of St. Mark's Basilica and the illustrious Doge's Palace. Then, at 10.45am, visit the interiors of the stunning Saint Mark's Basilica, where you can marvel at the Byzantine history and the mesmerizing mosaics. The tour lasts 150 minutes and includes highlights such as Piazza San Marco and Campo Santa Maria Formosa. Don't miss this chance to discover the hidden gems of Venice and create lasting memories.

About this experience

Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
Admission Included
2 hours 30 minutes
Suitable for 1-15 Participants
Private Tour, Small Group Tour
Guided Experience & Audio Guided

Highlights

Discover the history of St. Mark's Basilica
Explore the elegant residential area of Castello
Admire the famous Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo
Visit the former residence of Marco Polo
Experience the sumptuous Golden Basilica of San Marco

Included

Skip-the-line tickets
Guided walking tour covering the areas of Saint Mark's Square and Castello;
Personal audio system and headset for tour commentary;
Admission to the upper floor of the Basilica
Guided tour of Saint Mark's Basilica;
Live tour commentary provided in English, French, Spanish, German or Italian.

Not included

Food and drink,
Hotel pickup and drop-off,
Optional gratuities,
Pala d'oro

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Introduction

The Byzantine Venice Walking tour & Saint Mark's Basilica is a captivating experience that takes you on a journey through the enchanting city of Venice. Led by a professional guide, this tour is divided into two parts, providing you with a comprehensive insight into the rich history and cultural heritage of Venice.

What to expect?

During the first part of the tour, you will explore the areas of Saint Mark's Square and Castello, immersing yourself in the captivating beauty of Venice's iconic landmarks. Marvel at the grandeur of St. Mark's Basilica, the illustrious Doge's Palace, and the Renaissance clock tower as your guide shares fascinating historical anecdotes and insights. Following this, the second part of the tour takes you inside Saint Mark's Basilica itself, where you will discover the intricate Byzantine history and be mesmerized by the shimmering mosaics that adorn the interior. Your knowledgeable guide will unveil the biblical scenes, history, and unique features of this ancient Basilica, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in its beauty.

Who is this for?

This tour is perfect for history enthusiasts, art lovers, and anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of Venice's cultural heritage. Whether you are visiting Venice for the first time or have been enchanted by its beauty before, this tour offers a unique and insightful perspective.

Why book this?

By joining the Byzantine Venice Walking tour & Saint Mark's Basilica, you will gain exclusive access to expert knowledge and behind-the-scenes stories that will enhance your experience of this mesmerizing city. The professionalism and expertise of the guides ensure that you receive a comprehensive understanding of Venice's history, culture, and artistic treasures. Immerse yourself in the city's fascinating past and witness the beauty of St. Mark's Basilica in a whole new light.

Good to know

Important details to note include the meeting point at Calle larga de l'Ascension, where you should arrive 15 minutes before the tour starts. Children up to 5 years old can join for free, while those aged 6 and above will require a full ticket. The tour ends in Saint Mark's Square, allowing you to continue exploring the beauty that Venice has to offer.

Reviews

Previous participants of the Byzantine Venice Walking tour & Saint Mark's Basilica have highly praised the knowledgeable guides who brought history to life and provided insightful commentary during the tour. Many mentioned that the experience exceeded their expectations and gave them a deeper understanding of Venice's rich cultural heritage. Overall, customers were extremely satisfied with the tour, describing it as a must-do for anyone visiting Venice.

About this product

How long before the event do I need to book?

You can book at any time before the event

Vouchers accepted in the following formats

Mobile

Is an adult required for the booking?

At least one adult or senior required per booking

End point

The tour ends outside the Saint Mark's Basilica in piazzetta dei Leoncini in Saint Mark's square

Piazzetta dei Leoncini, 30100 Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, IT

Your Itinerary

Piazza San Marco

The tour starts with a historical introduction of St. Marks’s Square, and its architectural delights, allowing you to discover the history of the majestic St. Mark’s Basilica, the illustrious Doge’s Palace, once the seat of the power of the Republic of Venice, and the extraordinary, renaissance clock tower.

Campo Santa Maria Formosa

Leaving the square, you will be guided into the residential Castello area, allowing you to discover this part of Venice in all of its elegance, through its labyrinth of narrow alleys - “calli”, many bridges, winding canals and wide picturesque squares - “campi”. You can expect to see campo Santa Maria Formosa, one of the largest squares in Venice with its church, named after its visitation of the Holy Virgin.

Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo (San Zanipolo)

You will also see Campo Santi Giovanni and Paolo where you will be able to admire the famous church, the resting place of several Doges; and the equestrian monument of Bartolomeo Colleoni, an Italian mercenary Captain.

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Casa di Marco Polo

The former residence of Marco Polo, probably the most famous Venetian merchant, and the Malibran theatre are also part of the itinerary.

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Basilica di San Marco

After returning to Saint Mark's Square at 10:45 am, an official guide will provide you with a detailed tour of the Golden Basilica, once the private chapel of the Doge of Venice, the only one of its kind in Italy, thanks to the sumptuous golden mosaics and impressive marble inlay flooring. This 2 hour and 30 minute combined tour concludes outside the Basilica, in Saint Mark's Square.

Admission Included

Additional information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Check-in is 15 minutes prior to booked tour start time;
Shoulders and knees must be covered inside the Basilica;
Backpacks are not allowed inside the Basilica;
This tour operates rain or shine;
Tour maybe affected in the case of high tides;
On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it

Reviews

(133)

3.8 (133)

aprill328

our guide was knowledgeable, and handled an unexpected situation well. We were to go up to a certain area with access, but the person granting the access was absent. Our guide was able to adjust, we waited in line, and she continued her commentary and answered questions. She was gracious and informative.

lynnvivian

Our guide was excellent. Learned so much about the history, architecture, and art in the church and in the square.

Mireille S

Informative, animated, engaging tour guide who really shared her passion for Venice and it's history. You must ask when you book to stay in the Basilica at the end of the tour to go upstairs and visit the horses an extra 5. If you have more time you can always visit them at another time.

Gretchen M

This was our 4th tour with Viator, and they did not disappoint! I can't remember our guides name it was a very unique name but do remember that he was very knowledgeable and made the tour a lot of fun! I was only disappointed with the tour b/c I didn't see the 2 hour tour option and my friend and I had to leave the tour after an hour so we didn't get to see the castle. I know to look a bit more in the future, but this was a great little tour and would totally recommend it!

adrian.selinapearce

Very disorganised, tour started 2 and half hours late, extremely disappointed

Elizabeth S

We found the tour very borring, we had to cut in half because we were bored.

David N

The title of this tour should be changed to St. Marks Cathedral tour as this is what the tour was about...and very good at it too. Unfortunately we did not tour or discuss the square which has a different history and story. I will use this tour company again as the tour and ease of signing up is easy but would call ahead when possible to confirm the content.

IVEYK1

The tour was only of St Mark's and started an hour late. The tour company was incredibly disorganized. That said the guide did an excellent job in St Marks and gave a greater understanding of the Basilica's history and art.

Terry P

When we were trying to skip the line, another tour guide spoke to us about not skipping the line, so not sure what that meant. Also, wondering why after paying for the tour on-line, they asked for more money to see one more feature. It would be better if it was all inclusive. The guide was knowledgeable and easy to listen to. I enjoyed the tour very much.

Jane B

Was good to skip the queues. Our guide was very hard to understand with a very strong accent. We were moved along at a rapid pace and he did say to us this was a new rule and before he had been allowed time to stand and describe everything in more detail.

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2024-04-25 03:54

Byzantine Venice Walking tour & Saint Mark's Basilica

Byzantine Venice Walking tour & Saint Mark's Basilica

About this experience

Highlights

Included

Not included

Popular Hotels Closeby

More about this experience

Introduction

What to expect?

Who is this for?

Why book this?

Good to know

Reviews

About this product

How long before the event do I need to book?

Vouchers accepted in the following formats

Is an adult required for the booking?

Your Itinerary

Additional information

Reviews

(133)

aprill328

lynnvivian

Mireille S

Gretchen M

adrian.selinapearce

Elizabeth S

David N

IVEYK1

Terry P

Jane B

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