Byzantine Venice: Walking Tour and St. Mark's Basilica English
ID: GYG347521-621416
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
02:30 hours
Description
Discover Venice's eastern influences in this 2-part tour that explores the hidden gems of St. Mark's Square as well as the history of St. Mark's Basilica.
Meet your professional tour guide in St. Mark’s Square to begin the adventure through Venice’s labyrinth of callis (alleys). Cross over picturesque bridges, stroll through hidden squares, and discover the heart of this Italian city.
Admire Doge’s palace, the Clock Tower, and the Procuratie before continuing on to Campo Santa Maria Formosa, where you will learn the history of the SS. Giovanni e Paolo church and its famous Pantheon. Visit the Scuola Grande di San Marco, also knowns as “Great School of Charity”, from the outside before heading back to St. Mark’s to discover the Malibran Theatre. Step through the famous Mercerie, once the pulsing heart of commercial life in Venice, to explore the city's main shopping district between Rialto Bridge and St Mark’s Square.
The first part of the tour will end around 10:45 AM. After some free time, the tour will regroup to visit the Basilica at 12:00 PM. To avoid any delays, we kindly ask all guests to return to the meeting point at 11:45 AM.
Save time with skip-the-line access to the Basilica and marvel at the place where Eastern and Western architecture collide in a collection of golden mosaics and marble inlays. Learn about unique masterpieces of Byzantine art and take a peek at the Pala d’Oro, the high altar retable with its thousands of gems and precious stones.
Highlights
- Discover hidden gems in St. Mark's Square
- Learn interesting facts about Venice's history and present
- Stroll through "campos", Venice's small, picturesque squares
- Enjoy skip-the-line access to St. Mark's Basilica
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Please be sure to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the activity.
• Please provide or show a copy of your voucher to our staff (holding a TURIVE signboard).
• Kindly note that the Basilica holds the right to deny entry based on dress code (no bare knees or shoulders permitted).
• For security reasons, backpacks and bags are not allowed inside the Basilica and must be left at the free deposit available on Calle San Basso. Travelers are kindly advised to travel light in order to avoid long lines at the deposit.
• The tour will take place rain or shine. In the event of an exceptionally high tide, it might be canceled and a refund will be provided.
• The tour may be multilingual in the Winter season (depending on the number of participants).
• From Aug. 6th to enter the Basilica you need to have the Green Pass + ID card (except for minors under 12 years of age). You cannot enter the venue without it and the tour will not be refundable.
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must present either proof of full vaccination, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months, or a negative test taken no more than 24 hours before the activity starts
Meet by Calle Larga Ascensione, in front of the Post Office next to St. Mark's Square. Go to the wooden stand with the yellow sign that reads "Meeting Point".
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
