Venice Top Churches, Bell Tower and Old Town Walking Tour
Discover the most beautiful religious buildings in Venice’s Old Town. Visit the Church of San Zaccaria and the Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute. Extended options: skip-the-line tickets to St. Mark's Bell Tower and the Church of Santa Maria del Giglio.
Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:
2,5-hour: 2 Old Town Churches Choose this tour to visit the Church of San Zaccaria and the Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute, and see highlights of the Old Town, such as St. Mark’s Basilica (outside only).
3-hour: 2 Old Town Churches & Bell Tower Choose this tour to visit St. Mark’s Bell Tower, the Church of San Zaccaria and the Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute.
4-hour: 2 Old Town Churches, Bell Tower, del Giglio & Pietà Choose this tour to visit Santa Maria del Giglio, the Church of the Pietà, St. Mark’s Bell Tower, the Church of San Zaccaria and the Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute.
Options
2,5-hour: 2 Old Town Churches
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes: Choose this tour to visit the Church of San Zaccaria and the Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute, and
,: see highlights of Old Town, such as St. Mark’s Basilica (outside only).
Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. ITVE005
What's included in Venice Top Churches, Bell Tower and Old Town Walking Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Meet your guide in front of the entrance to Hotel Savoia & Jolanda, Riva degli Schiavoni, 4187, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.
San Zaccaria
Book a 2,5-hour tour to visit the Church of San Zaccaria and the Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute and see other highlights of the Old Town of Venice. The tour begin at San Zaccaria, a small Gothic church filled with amazing artworks. Admire its decorated cailing, walls and a famous altarpiece by Bellini and hear stories about the Doges of Venice who are buried under the church.
Doge's Palace
From there you will follow your Private Guide to Piazza San Marco to see the majestic Doge Palace and Saint Mark’s Basilica, and learn about the relationship between the state and the church
Inclusions
- Private Walking Tour - Best Churches in Venice(number of attractions depends on the selected option)
- Skip-the-line tickets to St Mark's Bell Tower (3 and 4-hour options only)
- Free admission to San Zaccaria and the Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute (all options)
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
- Tickets to Santa Maria del Giglio and free admission to the Church of the Pietà (4-hour option only)
- Tickets to St. Mark’s Basilica
- Vaporetto tickets (optional)
- Tickets to paid parts of the Church of San Zaccaria (optional)
- Tickets to paid parts of the Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute (optional)
- Skip-the-line tickets to St Mark's Bell Tower (in 2,5-hour option)
- Tickets to Santa Maria del Giglio & free admission to Church of the Pietà(in 2,5 & 3-hour options)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
- Please note that the number of attractions depends on the option selected. Visits to St. Mark's Bell Tower, the Church of Santa Maria del Giglio, and the Church of the Pietà are not included in the basic 2,5-hour tour.
- Please arrive on time, as there are reserved time slots for entry to some attractions.
- Guided tours inside the churches during masses and scheduled events are limited. If entry is not possible, the guide will provide all information outside.
- It is advised to cover your shoulders and knees when visiting the churches in Venice.
- The Church of San Zaccaria is open for visitors every day from 10 AM to 12 PM, and then from 4PM to 6PM. Tickets to the chapels and crypts can be purchased for an additional fee of 1.5 EUR.
- The Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute is open for visitors every day from 9 AM to 12 PM and from 3 PM to 5:30 (summer hours), or from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM and from 3 PM to 5:30 PM. Tickets to the Sacristy, Internal Balustrade (Balustrade of the Prophets) and External Balustrade (Dome) can be purchased for an extra fee of 6-10 EUR.
- St. Mark's Campanile (Bell Tower) is open for visitors every day from 9:45 AM to 7 PM. Skip-the-line tickets include lift access to the viewing terrace. Tickets to St. Mark’s Basilica are not included in this tour
- The Church of Santa Maria del Giglio is open for visitors Monday to Saturday from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM and from 2:30 PM to 5 PM. It is closed on Sundays, January 1, Easter, August 15 and Christmas Day.
- The Church of the Pietà - Santa Maria della Visitazione is open for visitors every day from 11:11 AM to 5:30 PM.
- The fastest way to reach Santa Maria della Salute is by vaporetto. Tickets are not included but can be purchased on spot to save time and shorten the walking distance.
- 2,5-hour tour: for the comfort of all guests, it is best to have 1 licensed guide per maximum of 25 guests. If there are 26-50 people in your group, we will provide the service of 2 licensed guides so that all guests can get the best experience, ask questions and hear the guide well.
- 3- and 4-hour tours: due to church rules, 1 licensed guide can show a group of 1-20 people, so the price will be higher if you need more than 1 guide. For 21-40 people we will provide service of 2 licensed guides.
- 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 / End Points
- Meet your guide in front of the entrance to Hotel Savoia & Jolanda, Riva degli Schiavoni, 4187, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Know Before You Go: - Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information. - Please note that the number of attractions depends on the option selected. Visits to St. Mark's Bell Tower, the Church of Santa Maria del Giglio, and the Church of the Pietà are not included in the basic 2,5-hour tour. - Please arrive on time, as there are reserved time slots for entry to some attractions. Guided tours inside the churches during masses and scheduled events are limited. If entry is not possible, the guide will provide all information outside. - It is advised to cover your shoulders and knees when visiting the churches in Venice. The Church of San Zaccaria is open for visitors every day from 10 AM to 12 PM, and then from 4PM to 6PM. Tickets to the chapels and crypts can be purchased for an additional fee of 1.5 EUR. - The Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute is open for visitors every day from 9 AM to 12 PM and from 3 PM to 5:30 (summer hours), or from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM and from 3 PM to 5:30 PM. Tickets to the Sacristy, Internal Balustrade (Balustrade of the Prophets) and External Balustrade (Dome) can be purchased for an extra fee of 6-10 EUR. - St. Mark's Campanile (Bell Tower) is open for visitors every day from 9:45 AM to 7 PM. Skip-the-line tickets include lift access to the viewing terrace. Tickets to St. Mark’s Basilica are not included in this tour - The Church of Santa Maria del Giglio is open for visitors Monday to Saturday from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM and from 2:30 PM to 5 PM. It is closed on Sundays, January 1, Easter, August 15 and Christmas Day. - The Church of the Pietà - Santa Maria della Visitazione is open for visitors every day from 11:11 AM to 5:30 PM. - The fastest way to reach Santa Maria della Salute is by vaporetto. Tickets are not included but can be purchased on spot to save time and shorten the walking distance.
