Learn about Venice’s past as you walk through the historic streets of Venice. We will walk through Piazza San Marco, Campo Santa Maria Formosa, Campo SS Giovanni e Paolo and the Great School of Charity before viewing Marco Polo’s House and the Malibran Theater (no inside visits).

This tour includes a visit to Doge’s Palace (inside), which for centuries was the seat of Venetian political power. You’ll be surprised by the rich details of the gold staircase and of the realism of the scenes depicted by many artists who have decorated this building. You will relive the anguish of the prisoners crossing the famous Bridge of Sighs and entering the Venetian prisons, famous for hosting Giacomo Casanova.
Visit inside St Mark’s Cathedral, one of the most majestic cathedrals of the world. You will see the beautiful gold mosaics and marble inlays of the floors, while our guide relates the history of the basilica and shows you the represented biblical scenes.

This tour is provided on a reserved basis prior to departure. There is no need to reconfirm your tour, simply take your voucher to the meeting point.

Duration:
Approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes. (2 hours walking tour and 1 hour 30 minutes for Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica tour).

Departures:
11:30am (from Monday to Saturday)

Inclusions:

Shared guided walking tour by a qualified and experienced guide and “Skip the line” Doge’s Palace, the Basilica guided tour, audio receiver devices are included in case of groups over 10 people, entrance ticket valid to visit by yourself the palace around St. Mark’s Square (Old Royal Palace now Museo Correr, Museo Archeologico Nazionale and Monumental rooms of the Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana).

Important Information:
Proper clothing is required to visit St. Mark’s Basilica (no shorts, tank tops or low cut clothing).
Regarding access to the Basilica with Terrace and Museum, the ground floor is not available on Sundays and religious feast days.

During some days of high turnout the waiting time to access the basilica might be longer than expected; in this case, please line up and respect the instructions provided by the guide.

This tour does not operate on 15 August, 1 November religious holidays and religious events or in case of exceptional high tide.

Comfortable shoes are recommended.

This tour is not recommended for guests with walking difficulties or wheelchairs.

For security reasons sacks, bags or knapsacks are not allowed inside the Basilica or inside Doges’ Palace.

The names of all participants must be entered at the time of booking.

Tickets cannot be transferred to another name.

Non Refundable