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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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

Skip the Line: St Mark's Square Highlights Tour

Venice Past and Present Walking Tour

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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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Tour options:
11:15am DepartureCode: 1115
Skip the Line: St Mark's Square Highlights Tour, departing at 11:15am (Monday to Saturday).
From USD $18.85 Pricing details
2:00pm DepartureCode: 1400
Skip the Line: St Mark's Square Highlights Tour, departing at 2:00pm (Sunday).
From USD $18.85 Pricing details

Additional Information

Inclusions:
    • Walking tour
    • Small group tour (maximum 25 people)
    • Professional guide
    • Guaranteed to skip the long lines
    • Headsets to hear the guide clearly
Exclusions:
  • Optional gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • Food and drink, unless specified
  • Entrance to Pala D'Oro (3 euros)
Additional Info:

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • 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 was a very nice tour, with only 15 people, and the guide spoke good English, had a lot of ...  Read more ›

 

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