Venice Walking Tour and St. Mark's Basilica -T13-WB

2 hours and 45 minutes

Easy

Walk among landmarks and historical sites of the city centre, visit the interior of the St. Mark’s Basilica and its priceless treasures

Explore the incomparable architecture of Venice on a 90-minute, guided walking tour. This walking tour features all the most significant monuments that stand in testimony to the glorious past of Venice.  Discover the thousand-year long history of the Serenissima, and learn how this island city became a cross-roads of civilizations and the Queen of the Seas.

Don't miss out becoming an insider in Venice. On this essential guided tour, you will be intrigued by the fascinating history of La Serenissima and discover what it is like to live in this unique city.
The greatness of Venice has always been reflected in the richness of St. Mark’s Basilica, the perfect synthesis of Venetian art and a unique blend of Byzantine, Romanesque and Gothic elements. Five Oriental-looking domes crown the shadowy, mysterious interior gleaming with golden mosaics, coloured marbles, precious stones and pearls, and guarded by the four gilded bronze horses that stand proudly atop the central entrance. The glittering mosaics of the interior tell the story of St. Mark and episodes from the Bible.

What's included?
  • Entry or admission fee

Local and professional guide
Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Headsets to hear the guide clearly (for groups larger than 10 people)

Exclusions

    Hotel pickup and drop-off 

    Food&Drinks

    Please note
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller / pram accessible
    • Public transportation nearby
    • Not suitable for pets
    • Infants must not sit on laps
    • Infant seats unavailable
    • Children must be accompanied by an adult
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • May be operated by a multilingual guide
    • No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
    • Because of security checks, you might experience a line to get inside St. Mark's Basilica. You will skip the line for non-reserved tickets, but the security check is mandatory.
    • Maximum 25 people on each tour
    • 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
    • • All tours can be organized on a private basis on request
    • • It is the responsibility of each client to arrive at the meeting point at the scheduled date and time
    • Please be at meeting point at least 10 minutes before the departure time
    • • No refunds or rescheduling  in case of late arrivals at the meeting point or no-shows
    • May be operated by a multilingual guide
    • 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
    • • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • • Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
    What to bring