Best of Venice Walking Tour with St Mark's Basilica | 2 hours

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Private Guided Tour
2 Adults x $397.92
$795.84
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Private Tour : Private tour conducted exclusively for you, your family and friends. Tour in English, other languages on request.

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Walking tour (maximum 20 people)
  • Local English-speaking Professional guide
  • Skip-the-line tickets to St. Mark's Basilica
  • Radio Headsets when the group has more than 8 participants
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Overview

Skip the line at St Mark’s Basilica and explore St Mark’s Square and lesser-known Venice on this 2-hour walking tour. Stroll around St Mark’s Square as your guide explains its buildings and Venice’s history as a major maritime power during medieval times. Bypass the queues at St Mark’s Basilica to ogle its incredible interior and delve into the quieter, less-visited side of Hidden Venice. Walk along small canals past palaces, squares and bridges and learn about daily life in the city past and present.

Meeting points

Entrance to the Royal Gardens , on the waterfront of St Mark's Square - You'll meet Avventure Bellissime tour coordinator outside the gardens , in front of the wrought iron Gate holding a sign with the name of the tour and Avventure Bellissime logo written on it .

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Itinerary

  • Piazza San Marco

    Enjoy the introduction to the history and culture of Venice with our local expert English-speaking guide

    15 minutes

  • Basilica di San Marco

    Enjoy the visit of St Mark's Basilica with Skip the line tickets.

    30 minutes

  • Campo Santa Maria Formosa

    Stop by the famous Santa Maria Formosa church dedicated to Holy Virgin and learn about its Renaissance architecture and the history of its name.

    5 minutes

  • Calle del Paradiso (Pass By)

    Explore Hidden Venice with its typical alleys called "calle" and Byzantine and Gothic palazzos.

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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. 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
  • Tour operates rain or shine
  • At certain times it may not be possible to enter to St Mark's Basilica due to religious functions taking place. These closures are beyond our control so no refunds or discounts will be issued
  • Large bags are not allowed into St Mark's Basilica
  • In case of high water, St Mark’s Basilica Skip the line entrance will remain closed
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
  • To ensure safety and well-being of our guests the itinerary of the tour has been amended to follow the Covid-19 guidelines. Visits to St Mark's Basilica may be subject to restrictions. Depending on the situation on the day of the tour the itinerary may be amended to offer you the best experience possible.
  • Guaranteed skip-the-line entrance to St Mark's Basilica is compulsory from April to October due to high number of visitors. St Mark’s Basilica does not offer a fast entry service to anyone in other periods considered off peak season. No refund is due when skip-the-line reservation isn't required.
  • 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

Free Cancellation

February 05100% refund
February 06No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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1060 reviews

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Great info throughout the...

Published on Oct, 2024

Great info throughout the tour. She was very passionate about her beautiful city and all its historical attractions.

Great way to learn

Published on Oct, 2024

This was a great way to learn about the city and its fabulous history. And get into St Mark’s - I cannot remember our tour guides name - but she was lovely, very informed and knowledgeable. Thanks for the great tour.

Knowledgeable and helpful Venetian guide.

Published on Sep, 2024

Our tour guide, Alessandro was great - extremely knowledgeable and interesting. It was fantastic to be taken around by a native Venetian, who showed us all sorts of things we wouldn't have found in our own, as well as taking us round St Mark's basilica. Would definitely recommend.

Great tour if you really want to learn about Venice!

Published on Sep, 2024

Our tour guide Donatella gave us a full tour of Venice in 2 hours! We learned so much that we wouldn’t have been able to figure out on our own even in 2 days. She even set us up with Venice a glass making tour because we mentioned it in a conversation! She made our one day trip a full experience!

Great afternoon

Published on Sep, 2024

Alessandro was great. Very knowledgeable and passionate about Venice. Showed us some places that we wouldn't have found otherwise. It was a fascinating afternoon with an entertaining guide. By the way,the Basiico was pretty good too !

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