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This tour is all about making sure you experience the best of Venice in a single day –nearly an impossible task!
You will see the world-famous St Mark’s Square— probably one of Italy’s most iconic locations and Venice’s largest urban open space. This square is enclosed by the astonishing St Mark’s Basilica and the magnificent Doge’s Palace. Not only will you visit St Mark’s Basilica but also explore the Doge’s Palace, which rises majestically above the waters of the Grand Canal on St Mark’s Square. It remains one of the best examples of Venetian gothic architecture.
Your guide will be sure to show you the highlights, including the Rialto Bridge, famed as the oldest bridge to cross the Grand Canal. You will also visit the breathtaking building of the Frari Church, and the Accademia bridge, and expertly navigate the charming alleyways of the neighbourhoods of San Polo, Dorsoduro, San Marco and Castello.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Your guide will meet you at Rilato Mercato Vaporetto Stop, Fondamenta Vin Castello, 30125 Venezia VE, Italy
Finish point will be at Campo Santa Maria Formosa, and your guide will assist with advising you on your journey.
Itinerary
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1
Enjoy a tour of Venice, where you'll visit Venetian markets, see the Rialto Bridge, discover Campo Santa Margherita, and walk through the Dorsoduro neighbourhood, amongst many other sites.
4 hours • Admission ticket free -
2
Explore the picturesque neighbourhood of San Polo, and visit the Basilica of Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, the largest church in the city that boasts masterpieces by Titan, Giovanni Bellini and Donatello as well as the body of Antonio Canova.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3
Take in the grandeur of St. Mark's Square and its magnificent buildings, including the Clocktower and the Belltower.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
Step into St Mark’s Basilica to admire the extensive gold mosaic decorations, and hear the story of how St. Mark's body was laid to rest here after Venetian merchants stole it in Egypt and brought it back to Venice.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
5
Visit the magnificent Doge’s Palace, the former seat of the Venetian government and home to the Doge, the highest official of the republic of Venice for more than 1000 years (tickets included).
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- 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
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All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- 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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You will not receive a refund if you cancel.
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