Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Piazza San Marco, 31024 Venice Italy
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Campo Santa Maria Formosa, Castello, Venice Italy
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo (San Zanipolo), Campo SS. Giovanni e Paolo, 30122 Venice Italy
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Casa di Marco Polo, Calle Scaleta, 30121 Venice Italy
The former residence of Marco Polo, probably the most famous Venetian merchant, and the Malibran theatre are also part of the itinerary.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Basilica di San Marco, San Marco, 328, 30124 Venice Italy
You will then make your way back to the Saint Marks square, to then be accompanied to the Saint Mark's Basilica, once the private chapel of the Doge of Venice, and the only one of its kind in Italy, thanks to the sumptous golden mosaics and impressive marble inlay flooring. Visit Saint Mark's Basilica first floor museum and see the famous horses and admire Saint Mark's Square from the Basilica's terrace.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Gondola Bauer, Calle Larga XXII Marzo, 2091/b, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
The last appointment is at 3.00 pm with the gondola ride!
Relax aboard this historic vessel, enjoying the thrills of both the Grand Canal and minor canals.
Admire Venice from this amazing point of view, witness its magnificent architecture, and whilst gliding under its bridges, discover secret entrances to the elegant palaces and hidden corners. The gondola ride is not a guided tour.
Duration: 30 minutes
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Calle larga de l'Ascension, 1258, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
09:00 AM
2 to 3 hours(approx.)
Gondola Bauer, Calle Larga XXII Marzo, 2091/b, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
Check-in is 15 minutes prior to booked tour start time
This activity is not wheelchair accessible
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
Shared gondola with max. 5 people per gondola
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
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
