Byzantine Venice Walking tour & Saint Mark's Basilica
A combined tour that allows you to discover the most important historical places and buildings of Venice. This tour is guided and divided into two parts. At 9.00am from a centrally located meeting point you will be lead by a professional guide through the most characteristic places around the areas of Saint Mark's Square and Castello (duration 1 hour and 30'). Then at 10.45 am we will meet again and you will visit the interiors of Saint Mark's Basilica, discovering the Byzantine history and the glittering mosaics.
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ENGLISH
Departure at 9:00 am Meeting point 15 min before
What's included in Byzantine Venice Walking tour & Saint Mark's Basilica
(Subject to Option Inclusions)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.
Inclusions
- Guided walking tour covering the areas of Saint Mark's Square and Castello;
- Personal audio system and headset for tour commentary;
- Live tour commentary provided in English, French, Spanish or German
- Guided tour of Saint Mark's Basilica;
- Food and drink,
- Hotel pickup and drop-off,
- Optional gratuities,
- Pala d'oro
- Museum and Loggia dei Cavalli on the 1st floor
- 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;
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- 15 min before in Calle larga de l’Ascension - 30124 (behind the Correr museum on the opposite side of the Saint Marks Basilica). Look for the TURIVE assistant next to the post office San Marco.
End Points
- The tour ends outside the Saint Mark's Basilica in piazzetta dei Leoncini in Saint Mark's square
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
MEETING POINT: 15 min before in Calle larga de l’Ascension - 30124 (behind the Correr museum on the opposite side of the Saint Marks Basilica).Look for the TURIVE assistant next to the post office San Marco. https://maps.app.goo.gl/iu3tveLzsqpRwyXd7 • Please be at the meeting point 15 min before the departure time; • Knees and shoulders MUST be covered in the Saint Mark's Basilica; • Backpacks and large bags are NOT allowed inside the Basilica; • Parents will need to have an ID for the children on the date of travel to prove they are under 6; • Not wheelchair accessible; • On very few occasions Saint Mark's Basilica may be closed due to religious ceremonies, public holidays, private events or high water and we are not always informed in advance; It is your responsibility to be at the meeting point punctually. All the late arrivals or no show are NO REFUND. Emergency Number: Office 0039 041 5239979 Mobile 0039 349 3054767
