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Private Best of Venice Walking Tour with St Mark's Basilica

4.0(1,063 reviews)Venice, ItalyOperated by Avventure Bellissime
  • Duration2 hours
  • GroupShared · max 20
  • TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
  • LanguagesEnglish

About this activity

Skip the line at St Mark’s Basilica and explore St Mark’s Square and lesser-known Venice on this 2-hour walking tour. Stroll around St Mark’s Square as your guide explains its buildings and Venice’s history as a major maritime power during medieval times. Bypass the queues at St Mark’s Basilica to ogle its incredible interior and delve into the quieter, less-visited side of Hidden Venice. Walk along small canals past palaces, squares and bridges and learn about daily life in the city past and present.

What to expect

2 hours4 stopsShared tourMax 20 travellers

  1. Piazza San Marco

    P.za San Marco, Venice, 30100, Italy

    15 minutes

    Enjoy the introduction to the history and culture of Venice with our local expert English-speaking guide

  2. Basilica di San Marco

    San Marco, 328, Venice, 30124, Italy

    30 minutesAdmission included

    Enjoy the visit of St Mark's Basilica with Skip the line tickets.

  3. Campo Santa Maria Formosa

    Venice, 30100, Italy

    5 minutes

    Stop by the famous Santa Maria Formosa church dedicated to Holy Virgin and learn about its Renaissance architecture and the history of its name.

  4. Calle del Paradiso

    Calle del Paradiso, Venice, Italy

    Pass by

    Explore Hidden Venice with its typical alleys called "calle" and Byzantine and Gothic palazzos.

Pickup & meeting point

There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.

Start

Entrance to the Royal Gardens , on the waterfront of St Mark's Square - You'll meet Avventure Bellissime tour coordinator outside the gardens , in front of the wrought iron Gate holding a sign with the name of the tour and Avventure Bellissime logo written on it .

End

Redemption

• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • A dress code is required to enter museums and places of worship, knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. This dress code is strictly enforced and you will be refused entry if you fail to comply with requirements • Please note, occasionally the Basilica will be closed to the public (without prior notice) because of festivities, religious functions or high water. No refunds will be issued as this is beyond tour operator's control. Guides will provide explanation from outside the Basilica. • Skip the line tickets to St Mark’s basilica are valid from 1st April until 31st October – From 1st November to 31st March due to less affluence to St Mark’s Basilica , this service is not provided by the church to all operators and individual travellers • Please note: Avventure Bellissime opening hours are Mon to Sat 8.30am - 5.30pm April to mid October. Other months: 9am - 5pm Mon to Fri, 9am - 3pm Sat, public holidays closed. When the office is closed and in case of emergencies, you can contact the following number: +39 340 0502444 (from 7am until 9am and from 5:30pm until 8pm) • Tour operates in all weather conditions, please dress accordingly • ID Cards and Passports of all participants are mandatory to enter inside the St. Mark's Basilica. • St. Mark’s Basilica tickets are priced at €12 per person.

What's included

Included

  • Local English-speaking Professional guide
  • Skip-the-line tickets to St. Mark's Basilica
  • Radio Headsets when the group has more than 8 participants

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Good to know

Accessibility & suitability

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller requirements

  • Minimum 1 traveller per booking
  • Maximum 15 travellers per booking
  • At least one adult must be included in the booking
  • Age bands: Infant (0–6), Child (7–12), Adult (13–99)

Additional information

  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
  • Tour operates rain or shine
  • At certain times it may not be possible to enter to St Mark's Basilica due to religious functions taking place. These closures are beyond our control so no refunds or discounts will be issued
  • Large bags are not allowed into St Mark's Basilica
  • In case of high water, St Mark’s Basilica Skip the line entrance will remain closed
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
  • To ensure safety and well-being of our guests the itinerary of the tour has been amended to follow the Covid-19 guidelines. Visits to St Mark's Basilica may be subject to restrictions. Depending on the situation on the day of the tour the itinerary may be amended to offer you the best experience possible.
  • Guaranteed skip-the-line entrance to St Mark's Basilica is compulsory from April to October due to high number of visitors. St Mark’s Basilica does not offer a fast entry service to anyone in other periods considered off peak season. No refund is due when skip-the-line reservation isn't required.
  • 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
  • ID Cards and Passports of all participants are mandatory to enter inside the St. Mark's Basilica.
  • Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers’ full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the attraction.
  • St. Mark’s Basilica tickets are priced at €12 per person

Languages

Guide
English

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 1 and 3 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 1 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

  • 3+ days before100% refund
  • 1–3 days before50% refund
  • 0–1 days before0% refund

Important booking information

Confirmation
Instant then manual
Tickets
One per booking
Local time zone
Europe/Rome
Product code
2635WV

What you'll be asked when booking

  • Age of each traveller
  • First name of each traveller
  • Last name of each traveller
  • Any special requirements

Traveller reviews

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