Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comSkip the Line: Venice Walking Tour with St Mark's Basilica
based on This two-hour walking tour is an absolute must if you're a first-time visitor to Venice! You'll visit St. Mark's Basilica and other famous highlights, and discover the 'real Venice' as you enter a labyrinth of narrow passageways and alleys. Plus, you'll skip the long lines at St. Mark’s Basilica – don't waste time waiting in lines when you're on vacation!
Your comprehensive two-hour walking tour highlights all the important monuments, from San Marco Square to the Rialto Bridge. You'll learn the history behind the famous landmarks, plus visit the famed basilica of St. Mark's without having to stand in long queues.
Then, you'll discover the 'real Venice', a magical city of meandering canals crossed by delicate bridges. Through the sights and informative commentary provided by your guide, you’ll learn how illustrious Venetians such as Marco Polo made Venice such a vibrant and influential power. You’ll see Marco Polo's House and hear tales of this legendary globe-trotting Venetian.
You'll also discover the Venice of today, and hear what it is like to live in the most beautiful city in the world. The tour conveniently concludes at the Rialto Bridge.
Skip the Line! Book your Original Venice Walking Tour ahead of time to take advantage of jumping the queue at St. Marks Basilica. Don't waste time waiting in lines on vacation! Please note: Occasionally the basilica will be closed to the public (without notice) because of religious festivities or high water.
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- Two-hour walking tour of Venice
- San Marco, Santa Maria Formosa, Marco Polo and the Rialto Bridge
- Skip the Line entry to St. Mark's Basilica
- Learn the history of the buildings you pass
- Enter the backstreets to see little-visited parts of Venice
- English-speaking guide
St. Mark's Square, Venice
March 1 - November 15
Daily
November 18 - January 3
Tuesday, Friday and Saturday
February 5 - February 28
Tuesday, Friday and Saturday
Unavailable Dates:
- December 25 (Christmas Day)
- December 26 (Boxing Day)
Tour commences from the entrance to the Royal Gardens (Giardini ex Reali) near San Marco Square. The meeting point is easy to locate and your guide will be waiting for you.
Departure Time:April 1 - July 13
2:00pm
July 14 - November 15
Daily (except Sunday) 11:10am
Sunday - 2:00pm
November 18, 2008 - January 3
11:10am
February 6 - 28
11:10am
Tour ends at the Rialto Bridge
Hotel Pickup:Hotel pickup is not available
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- Infants aged 6 years and under are free of charge
- Child prices are applicable for children aged 7 - 11 years
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- Escorted by English speaking guide
- Skip the long lines at St. Marks Basilica
- Original Venice Walking Tour with headphone commentary (2 hours)
- Optional gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Food and drink, unless specified
- This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date.
- Confirmation for this product will be received at time of booking.
- Tour is operated in English unless otherwise stated.
- It is recommended to wear comfortable walking shoes.
- Please be aware of the dress regulations required to enter places of worship on this tour. Knees and shoulders must be covered - no shorts or sleeveless tops are allowed. Large bags are not permitted inside.
- The maximum group size is 20 - 25 participants.
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Great tour. The use of individual earphones to hear the guide was terrific. This was much better than ... Read more ›
Andrea W, United States, October 2008
Really good tour, well informed guide, just the right amount of information. Read more ›
Jennifer S, United Kingdom, August 2008
