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Byzantine & St. Mark's Basilica (Skip-the-line) Package in Venice, IT
Highlights
Description
A tour combination to let you discover Venice's eastern influences through one among the most amazing cathedrals in the world: St Mark's Basilica
This tour is composed of two parts: first, a walking tour which will make us discover Venice's most famous sites as well as its hidden gems. An unforgettable way to discover Venice through its narrow alleys called “calli”, countless bridges and wide traditional and picturesque squares, still the heart of Venetian people's social life. Let our professional guide take you into an unforgettable journey among Venice's beauties and history. The first highlight of the walking tour is St. Mark’s square, with the description of the majestic St. Mark’s Basilica, the elegant Doge’s Palace, the Clock Tower and the Procuratie. From St. Mark’s square we will move forward to Campo Santa Maria Formosa. Follow the Scuola Grande di San Marco also knowns as “Great School of Charity” (the Captains of Fortune). Last but not least, head back to St. Mark’s and admire the Malibran Theatre, step through the famous Mercerie, once the pulsing heart of commercial life back in time, nowadays Venice’s main shopping district between Rialto Bridge and St Mark’s Square. During the second part we will admire one among the most beautiful and celebrated cathedrals in the world: St Mark's Basilica. A tour which will make us marvel in front of the majesty and true beauty of the St Mark Basilica, the place where Eastern and Western architecture run into each other. Here, we will learn more about the everlasting history of Venice, about St Mark and how his ruins came to rest and be shielded here. A tour not only to see Venice, but to experience this city through its history and glorious past, still shining in its historical sites and legendary characters. Surrounded by the Basilica’s beautiful golden mosaics and marble inlays, our professional guide will take us along the history and the special features of this unique masterpiece of byzantine art.
Included / Excluded
- Professional guides
- Free cancelation up to 24 hours before the tour
- Over 100 years of experience
- Gratuities
Important Information
Know Before You Book
- Free cancelation up to 24 hours before tour
- No hidden fees
- Local customer service when needed
- Wear comfortable clothes
- Arrive 15 minutes early
- Be ready to have fun
Cancellation
Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Options and Pricing
| Adult Ticket | RETAIL PRICE |
|---|---|
| Adult ( - years) | €0.00 |
Points of interest
- Metropolitan City of Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy
- Saint Mark's Basilica, P.za San Marco, 328, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
- Grand Canal, Grand Canal, 30100 Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy
- Burano, Burano, 30142 Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy
- Piazza San Marco, P.za San Marco, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
- Ponte di Rialto, 30125 Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy
- St. Mark’s Museum, Piazza San Marco, Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy
About operator:
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Basic Information
- Duration: 2.5 hours
- Trip difficulty: Easy
- Category: Tours & Sightseeing
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