Venice is like an open-air museum, and for first-time visitors this one-hour highlights walk of St. Mark's Square is a must. The tour focuses on grandeur of St. Mark's Square in Venice with external visits of the square, Doge's Palace, the Sansovino library, the Bell Tower, the incredible legends of the Clock Tower.
Highlights
One-hour small group walking tour of St. Mark's Square
Enter the backwaters of Venice away from the crowds
Entry to St. Mark's Basilica
Personalized small group (maximum 25 people)
English-speaking guide
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Skip the Line: St Mark's Square Highlights Tour
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St Mark's Basilica from the Campanile
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Everywhere you look it is more magnificent...
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Inside the Basilica is simply amazing and breath-taking!!
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In front of St. Marco's Basilica...flags proudly waving.
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St. Marco's square...cold and rainy but beautiful all the same!
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The time changes on the clock which is at each side of the statues. The guide explains how the clock is important to ...
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Outside the Basilica in St Marks Square it is this beautiful, you cannot take pictures inside the Basilica.
Enter St. Mark's Basilica to discover the awe-inspiring gold mosaics. Your talented guide will unlock its secrets as you walk through to one of the main highlights of the Basilica the "Pala D'Oro" (golden altar) with masterpieces by generations of Venetian goldsmiths.
St. Mark's Basilica is free of charge to enter and we guarantee that you'll skip any long lines as part of this tour. Venice is subject to flash floods and occasionally the Basilica is closed to the public (without notice) because of high water or festivities.
You'll hear fascinating stories and learn anecdotes and this remarkable city and its historical characters, Casanova, Marco Polo to name two. Tours are conducted in small groups (maximum 25 people) with an English-speaking guide who can personally cater to you, ensuring your visit to Venice is a special and unforgettable experience.
Schedule Details
Departs
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Departure point
Tour departs in St Marks Square.
Departure time
11:15am or 3:15pm (Monday to Saturday) or 2:00pm (Sunday).
Duration
60 minutes (approx.)
Return details
Returns to original departure point
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11:15am Departure Code: 1115
Skip the Line: St Mark's Square Highlights Tour, departing at 11:15am (Monday to Saturday).
Large bags and rucksacks are not allowed inside the Basilica, shoulders and knees must be covered when entering into churches
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This is a brilliant tour, one of the best I've been on and the tour guide was fabulous; so interesting and informative. I will go further than recommending this tour and say you must go on it as part of your visit to Venice.