Venice Express: 90-Min Guided Walking Tour of Architecture & History

Highlights

• Expert Local Guide
• 90-Minute Duration
• Free Cancellation

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Piazza San Marco

   Pass by

   The principal public square of Venice, with the description of the history of the main monuments: St. Mark's Basilica, The Doge's Palace, the Campanile, the Clock Tower and the Procuratie.

2. 2

   Chiesa di Santa Maria Formosa

   Pass by

   It was erected in 1492 under the design by Renaissance architect Mauro Codussi. It lies on the site of a former church dating from the 7th century, which, according to tradition, was one of the eight founded by San Magno, bishop of Oderzo. The name "formosa" relates to an alleged appearance of the Holy Virgin disguised as a voluptuous woman

3. 3

   Basilica Dei Santi Giovanni E Paolo

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   One of the largest churches in the city, it has the status of a minor basilica. After the 15th century the funeral services of all of Venice's doges were held here, and twenty-five doges are buried in the church.

4. 4

   Casa di Marco Polo

   Pass by

   Marco Polo was an Italian merchant, explorer, and writer, born in the Republic of Venice

5. 5

   Merceria

   Pass by

   Commercial lifeline between Rialto and St.Mark's

Before you go

Location