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Byzantine Venice Walking Tour & Saint Mark's Basilica

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Overview

A combined tour that allows you to discover the most important historical places and buildings of Venice. This tour is guided and divided into two parts. At 9.00am from a centrally located meeting point you will be lead by a professional guide through the most characteristic places around the areas of Saint Mark's Square and Castello (duration 1 hour and 30'). Then at 10.45 am we will meet again and you will visit the interiors of Saint Mark's Basilica, discovering the Byzantine history and the glittering mosaics.

What's Included

  • Personal audio system and headset for tour commentary;
  • Live tour commentary provided in English, French, Spanish or German
  • Guided tour of Saint Mark's Basilica;
  • Food and drink,
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off,
  • Optional gratuities,
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Calle larga de l'Ascension
30124 Venezia VE, Italy

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Piazzetta dei Leoncini
30124 Venezia VE, Italy

The tour ends outside the Saint Mark's Basilica in piazzetta dei Leoncini in Saint Mark's square

What To Expect

Piazza San Marco

The tour starts with a historical introduction of St. Marks’s Square, and its architectural delights, allowing you to discover the history of the majestic St. Mark’s Basilica, the illustrious Doge’s Palace, once the seat of the power of the Republic of Venice, and the extraordinary, renaissance clock tower.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Campo Santa Maria Formosa

Leaving the square, you will be guided into the residential Castello area, allowing you to discover this part of Venice in all of its elegance, through its labyrinth of narrow alleys - “calli”, many bridges, winding canals and wide picturesque squares - “campi”.You can expect to see campo Santa Maria Formosa, one of the largest squares in Venice with its church, named after its visitation of the Holy Virgin.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo (San Zanipolo)

You will also see Campo Santi Giovanni and Paolo where you will be able to admire the famous church, the resting place of several Doges; and the equestrian monument of Bartolomeo Colleoni, an Italian mercenary Captain.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Casa di Marco Polo

The former residence of Marco Polo, probably the most famous Venetian merchant, and the Malibran theatre are also part of the itinerary.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Basilica di San Marco

After returning to Saint Mark's Square at 10:45 am, an official guide will provide you with a detailed tour of the Golden Basilica, once the private chapel of the Doge of Venice, the only one of its kind in Italy, thanks to the sumptuous golden mosaics and impressive marble inlay flooring.This 2 hour and 30 minute combined tour concludes outside the Basilica, in Saint Mark's Square.
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50 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Shoulders and knees must be covered inside the Basilica;
  • Backpacks are not allowed inside the Basilica;
  • This tour operates rain or shine;

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Byzantine Venice Walking Tour & Saint Mark’s Basilica?

A: This tour 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. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour 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.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Byzantine Venice Walking Tour & Saint Mark’s Basilica?
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This tour 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.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Personal audio system and headset for tour commentary;.
  • Live tour commentary provided in English, French, Spanish or German.
  • Guided tour of Saint Mark's Basilica;.
  • Guided walking tour covering the areas of Saint Mark's Square and Castello;.
The following is NOT included:
  • Food and drink,.
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off,.
  • Optional gratuities,.
  • Pala d'oro.
  • Museum and Loggia dei Cavalli on the 1st floor.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

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If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Byzantine Venice Walking Tour & Saint Mark's Basilica is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Byzantine Venice Walking Tour & Saint Mark's Basilica will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • Personal audio system and headset for tour commentary;
  • Live tour commentary provided in English, French, Spanish or German
  • Guided tour of Saint Mark's Basilica;
  • Guided walking tour covering the areas of Saint Mark's Square and Castello;
  • Food and drink,
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off,
  • Optional gratuities,
  • Pala d'oro
  • Museum and Loggia dei Cavalli on the 1st floor

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Check-in is 15 minutes prior to booked tour start time;
  • Shoulders and knees must be covered inside the Basilica;
  • Backpacks are not allowed inside the Basilica;
  • This tour operates rain or shine;
  • Tour maybe affected in the case of high tides;
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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