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Byzantine Venice & St. Mark’s Basilica: Guided Cultural Tour

3.6(133)2 h 30 minModerately active

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$84per person

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If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Overview

Duration: 2 h 30 min
Languages: German, English, French, Spanish
Group size: Up to 15 travelers
Suitable for: Ages 0–99
Pace: Moderately active

Good for

Couples
First-time visitors
History buffs
Solo travelers

Discover Venice's most important historical sites on a two-part guided tour. Explore St. Mark's Square and the Castello district with a professional guide, then visit the interior of St. Mark's Basilica to admire its Byzantine mosaics.

Highlights

Guided Walking Tour
St. Mark's Basilica Interior Visit
Multilingual Commentary

What's included

The tickets for the Basilica allow you to visit (within 6 months) the following sites:
S.Luca, S. Maria del Giglio, S. Maria del Rosario vulgo Gesuati, S. Maria Formosa
Skip the line entrance and guided tour to the Saint Marks Basilica
Pinacoteca Manfrediniana, Madonna dell'orto - S. Alvise, S. Andrea de la Zirada, S. Antonin
S. Giovanni in Bragora, S. Marcuola, S. Maria dei Miracoli, S. Maria del Carmelo vulgo Carmini
Live tour commentary provided in English, French, Spanish or German
Pre-reserved tickets for St. Mark's Basilica (€12)
Santuario di Lucia - SS. Redentore, The Human Safety Net
S. Simeon Piccolo, S. Sofia, S. Stae, S. Stefano, S. Trovaso

Itinerary

1
Piazza San Marco
10min
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.
2
Campo Santa Maria Formosa
30min
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.
3
Basilica Dei Santi Giovanni E Paolo
30min
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.

Before you go

Ticket & redemption

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
One ticket per traveler

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
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;

Location

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Professional local guide

Personal audio system and headset for tour commentary

Guided walking tour covering the areas of Saint Mark's Square and Castello;

S. Beneto, S. Fantin, S. Felice, S. Giacomo dell’Orio, S. Giobbe, S. Giovanni elemosinario

S. Martino di Castello, S. Marziale, S. Pietro di Castello, S. Polo, S. Samuele, S. Sebastiano

Basilica di Santa Maria Assunta (Torcello), Sacrestia della Basilica della Salute

Not included

Food and drink,
Hotel pickup and drop-off,
Optional gratuities,
Entrance fees
Museum and Loggia dei Cavalli on the 1st floor

Casa di Marco Polo

30min

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

Basilica di San Marco

50min

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.

Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers’ full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the attraction.

Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to St. Mark’s Basilica.

Accessibility

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels