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Venice Walking Tour with Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica Visit

 

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Description

Stroll around Venice's winding streets to see the city's famed landmarks. Avoid the long lines when you visit the historic Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica and see a glass craftsman at work. Maximize your time and money on this combo tour!

Cancellation Policy

  • Any cancellations made after 09:00 local time, 1 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.

Activity Detail

Inclusion

  • Skip-the-line ticket to the Doge's Palace
  • Skip-the-line ticket to St. Mark's Basilica
  • Multilingual guide

Start Timings

  • 09:00

Duration

  • 4 (hrs)

Check In/Pickup Location Details

  • Arriving by Public Vaporetto:
    Take line #1 and get off at San Marco Vallaresso stop, or line #2 and get off at San Marco Giardinetti stop. Once you get off the vaporetto, turn right and go straight to the two columns. Then, turn left and reach Saint Mark’s Square. Once by the Bell Tower, leave the Basilica on your right and find the assistant waiting for you with the TOUR signboard under the Clock Tower.
    Arriving on Foot:
    Once by the Bell Tower, leave the Basilica on your right and find the assistant waiting for you with the TOUR signboard under the Clock Tower.

Restrictions

  • This activity is not wheelchair accessible.
  • Guests with a limited range of movement are not permitted to participate in this activity.

Additional Notes

  • During some days of high turnout or for reasons of force majeure (i.e. high tide or security problems), the waiting time to access St. Mark's Basilica might be longer than expected. In this case, please line up and respect the instructions provided by the guide.
  • Please note the schedules of the following guided tours in other languages: April to October - English/French/German/Spanish (Monday to Saturday) - Italian (Saturday) This visit is monolingual. November to March - English (Monday to Saturday) - German (Monday and Friday) - French (Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday) - Spanish (Wednesday and Saturday) *The visit is monolingual.
  • Admission to the following palaces around St. Mark's Square is included in the package: Museo Correr, Venice National Archaeological Museum and Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Marciana. Travelers may also visit these sites on their own.
  • The optional tour of a glass factory with glass craftsman demonstration is not a part of the tour. Kindly note that this optional visit could take longer than the scheduled time and that it is not recommended if you have another reservation scheduled on the same day.
  • Please note that this tour may not operate in case of exceptionally bad weather, local gondolier's strike or unplanned religious functions.
  • For security reasons, sacks, bags or knapsacks are not allowed inside the Basilica or Doge's Palace.
  • Please arrive at your check-in location 15 minutes prior to the start time.
  • Audio-receiver devices will be available for groups with more than 10 people during the walking tour.

Dressing & Items to Bring

  • Walking shoes
  • Comfortable clothing
  • Clothing that covers from the shoulder to knee
  • No sleeveless, collarless shirts or T-shirts
  • No mini skirts
  • No flashy / gaudy clothing

Schedule

Venice Walking Tour with Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica Visit
08:45:00 Check-in at St. Mark's Square Clock Tower

Day: Day1
09:00:00 Guided Walking Tour
Embark on a guided stroll around Piazza San Marco, Santa Maria Formosa, Campo SS. Giovanni e Paolo—The "Pantheon" of Venice, the Great School of Charity, the Captains of Fortune and Marco Polo’s House and Malibran Theatre. Hear the stories behind each landmark from your local guide.
Day: Day1
Doge's Palace
Enter the Doge's Palace and admire this masterpiece of Gothic architecture. Explore the splendid rooms which are plastered and immersed in hundreds of paintings. This historic building is the former residence of the "Doge of Venice" who ruled the former Republic of Venice.
Day: Day1
St. Mark's Basilica
Avoid the long queues when you enter this masterpiece of Byzantine art. Marvel at the beautiful gold mosaics and marble inlays on the floors and immerse yourself in the biblical scenes, rich history and the particularities of this ancient basilica. See the Pala d'Oro and its Byzantine art and more!
Day: Day1
13:00:00 Check-out at St. Mark's Area

Day: Day1

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