Byzantine Venice: Walking Tour & St. Mark's Basilica Skip-the-Line

Byzantine Venice: Walking Tour & St. Mark's Basilica Skip-the-Line

Walking Tours

Byzantine Venice: Walking Tour & St. Mark's Basilica Skip-the-Line

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A tour combination to let you discover Venice's eastern influences through one among the most amazing cathedrals in the world: St Mark's Basilica

A tour combination to let you discover Venice's eastern influences through one among the most amazing cathedrals in the world: St Mark's Basilica

48 hours Fully refundable when canceled up to 48 hours in advance
2.5 Hours Duration of experience
Tour Guide / Driver Type of tour leader

Experience

  • Explore St Mark's Square area, its more famous sites as well as hidden gems
  • Interesting facts about Venice's history and present
  • Characteristic "campo", Venice's little and picturesque squares
  • A glimpse into ordinary life of Venetian people
  • The truly beauty of Venice and its peaceful canals
  • Discover one of the symbols of Venice as well one of the most beautiful cathedrals in the world
  • Learn about the symbols and the history of the Basilica’s interiors
  • Explore a living architectural gem

  • Skip the line entrance to the Basilica
  • Entrance to Museum & Terrace
  • Personal headsets to hear the guide better

  • Hotels pickup/drop off
  • Food and beverage

  • For security reasons backpacks and bags are not allowed inside the Basilica
  • Please wear appropriate clothes to enter the Basilica (no bare knees or shoulders)
  • Please note that this tour does not include entrance to the Doge's Palace
  • Please note that no refund will be accepted for no shows or late arrivals. The tour will take place also with rain, in the event of exceptional high tide it might be cancelled and refund will be provided.
  • Please be aware that starting from April 25th and on certain dates, registration and payment of an access contribution will be necessary to visit the city of Venice. We encourage you to check all the information and procedures for registration or payment on the dedicated website of Comune di Venezia

This tour is composed of two parts: first, a walking tour which will make us discover Venice's most famous sites as well as its hidden gems.

An unforgettable way to discover Venice through its narrow alleys called “calli”, countless bridges and wide traditional and picturesque squares, still the heart of Venetian people's social life.

Let our professional guide take you into an unforgettable journey among Venice's beauties and history.

The first highlight of the walking tour is St. Mark’s squar

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Highlights
  • Explore St Mark's Square area, its more famous sites as well as hidden gems
  • Interesting facts about Venice's history and present
  • Characteristic "campo", Venice's little and picturesque squares
  • A glimpse into ordinary life of Venetian people
  • The truly beauty of Venice and its peaceful canals
  • Discover one of the symbols of Venice as well one of the most beautiful cathedrals in the world
  • Learn about the symbols and the history of the Basilica’s interiors
  • Explore a living architectural gem
Includes
  • Skip the line entrance to the Basilica
  • Entrance to Museum & Terrace
  • Personal headsets to hear the guide better
Excludes
  • Hotels pickup/drop off
  • Food and beverage
Essential Information
  • For security reasons backpacks and bags are not allowed inside the Basilica
  • Please wear appropriate clothes to enter the Basilica (no bare knees or shoulders)
  • Please note that this tour does not include entrance to the Doge's Palace
  • Please note that no refund will be accepted for no shows or late arrivals. The tour will take place also with rain, in the event of exceptional high tide it might be cancelled and refund will be provided.
  • Please be aware that starting from April 25th and on certain dates, registration and payment of an access contribution will be necessary to visit the city of Venice. We encourage you to check all the information and procedures for registration or payment on the dedicated website of Comune di Venezia
Itinerary

This tour is composed of two parts: first, a walking tour which will make us discover Venice's most famous sites as well as its hidden gems.

An unforgettable way to discover Venice through its narrow alleys called “calli”, countless bridges and wide traditional and picturesque squares, still the heart of Venetian people's social life.

Let our professional guide take you into an unforgettable journey among Venice's beauties and history.

The first highlight of the walking tour is St. Mark’s squar

... See more
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