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Experience the dual soul of Venice on a journey that weaves together its most famous landmarks and its quietest corners. We begin by diving into the enchanting labyrinth of calli between the Rialto Bridge and St. Mark’s Square. Along the way, we’ll step into the authentic heart of the city, discovering the elegant Campo Santa Maria Formosa and the monumental Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo, where the history of the Doges is etched into the stone.
The journey culminates in the grandeur of St. Mark’s Square, where you will enjoy skip-the-line access to St. Mark’s Basilica. Inside, you’ll be surrounded by the overwhelming beauty of 4,000 square meters of shimmering gold mosaics—a golden treasury that has stood for a thousand years as a testament to Venetian power and artistry.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The meeting point is ten to fifteen minutes before the start of the tour at the TURIVE meeting point, located on Calle larga de l' Ascension, near the post office (Poste Italiane), behind Correr museum.
Itinerary
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Piazza San Marco (Pass by)
World-renowned symbol of Venice.
Admission ticket free -
1Basilica di San Marco
The golden Basilica il the perfect blend of Byzantine and Gothic art. Its golden mosaics make it unique in the world.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included -
Ponte di Rialto (Pass by)
The Rialto Bridge is one of the four bidges that cross the Grand Canal, for sure, the most famous one.
Admission ticket free -
Campo Santa Maria Formosa (Pass by)
It is one of the largest squares in the city: a total of nine calli and eleven bridges (some of which simply connect the entrances to the palaces) branch off from it. The name is due to the presence of the church of Santa Maria Formosa.
Admission ticket free -
Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo (Pass by)
With the Santi Giovanni e Paolo Church and the Scuola Grande di San Marco
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers’ full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the attraction.
- Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to St.Mark’s Basilica.
- In cases of religious ceremonies, exceptionally high tides or other special occasions, access to St. Mark's Basilica may not be permitted.
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers’ full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the attraction.
- Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to St.Mark’s Basilica.
- In cases of religious ceremonies, exceptionally high tides or other special occasions, access to St. Mark's Basilica may not be permitted.
- To visit St Mark's Basilica it is necessary to dress appropriately (no shorts, vests or tops) and backpacks are not allowed for safety reasons.
- This is a collective tour, which means there might be other participants going on the tour with you.
- Please note that, due to the particular morphological structure of Venice and the logistic problems resulting from it, we cannot guarantee that the whole tour is accessible to people with limited mobility. This means that people with walking difficulties and wheelchair users could not be able to access some parts of the itinerary.
- Please make sure to arrive on time so you don't miss out! We are unfortunately unable to offer refunds or credits for late arrivals or no-shows.
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay +an access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it/en.
- Entrance fees reserved for tour operators and guides: €12.00 for St. Mark’s Basilica.
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Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 3 full days before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 3 full days before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- 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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