Byzantine Venice Walking tour with St Mark's Basilica and Gondola ride
This combined guided tour is divided into three parts.
The tour starts at 9.00am with a historical introduction of St. Marks’s Square, and its architectural delights. 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”.
At 10.45 am you will proceed with the visit of the Saint Mark's Basilica, once the private chapel of the Doge of Venice, and the only one of its kind in Italy, thanks to the sumptous golden mosaics and impressive marble inlay flooring.
The last part is the gondola ride at 3 pm. Relax aboard this historic vessel, enjoying the thrills of both the Grand Canal and minor canals.
PROGRAM 09.00 am Walking tour of Venice (1 h 30 min) 10.45 am Saint Marks Basica tour (1 hour) 03.00 pm Gondola ride (30 min)
Options
ENGLISH
Departure at 9:00 am Meeting point at 8.45 am
What's included in Byzantine Venice Walking tour with St Mark's Basilica and Gondola ride
(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 tour of Saint Mark's Basilica with skip the line ticket
- Guided walking tour covering the areas of Saint Mark's Square and Castello;
- Personal audio system and headset for tour commentary;
- Gondola ride along the Grand Canal and minor canals.
- Live tour commentary provided in English, French, Spanish, German
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off;
- Food and drink;
- Optional gratuities;
- Pala d'oro
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Check-in is 15 minutes prior to booked tour start time
- This activity is not wheelchair accessible
- 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
- Shared gondola with max. 5 people per gondola
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
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. -> Walking tour + St Marks Basilica departure at 9.00 am -> Gondola ride departure at 3.00 pm
End Points
- The tour ends with the gondola ride at 3.00 pm (30 min) in campo San Moisè
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
MEETING POINT: 15 min before in Calle larga de l’Ascension 1258 - 30124 next to the post office San Marco (opposite side of the Saint Marks Basilica). Look for the yellow sign "Meeting point" on the wooden kiosk and the Turive assistant. 09.00 am Walking tour of Venice (1 h 30 min) 10.45 am Saint Marks Basica tour (1 hour) 03.00 pm Gondola ride (30 min) PLEASE PRINT OR SHOW TWICE YOUR VOUCHER FOR BOTH TOURS! • Check-in is 15 minutes prior to booked tour start time • This activity is not wheelchair accessible • Shoulders and knees must be covered inside the Basilica • Backpacks are not allowed • Children are free until 5 years, from 6 they pay the full ticket (document required). Emergency Number: Office: +39 041 5239979 Mobile: +39 349 3054767 It is your responsibility to be at the meeting point punctually. Late arrivals, no shows, NO REFUND!
