• 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.
• 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.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

• Guided walking tour covering Saint Mark’s Square and Castello
• Personal audio system and headset for tour commentary
• Admission to the upper floor of the Basilica
• Guided tour of Saint Mark’s Basilica
• Live tour commentary in English, French, Spanish, German, or Italian

• Food and drink,
• Hotel pickup and drop-off,
• Optional gratuities,
• Pala d’oro

Experience the key historical sites and structures of Venice in one comprehensive tour. The tour, consisting of two parts, is guided and begins at 9.00am from a convenient central location. A seasoned guide will take you around the distinctive spots surrounding Saint Mark’s Square and Castello regions, lasting 1 hour and 30 minutes. Reconvening at 10.45 am, our journey continues with an exploration of the inner beauty of Saint Mark’s Basilica, where you will uncover its Byzantine past and radiant mosaics.

• 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;
• 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

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.