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Venice Walking Tour – with Skip the Line Entrance to St Mark’s Basilica
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Key Highlights
- This Venice tour provides a perfect introduction to the city
- Enjoy a walking tour that shows you the major Venice highlights
- Rush past the long queues at St Mark’s Basilica with skip-the-line access
- Go off the beaten track and explore the hidden side of Venice, which many tourists never see
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Activity Schedule
When does it run?
01 Apr - 31 Oct: 11:10am; Daily except Sunday
Duration
01 Apr - 22 Oct: 2:00pm, Sunday
08 May - 16 Jul: 1:45pm; Daily except Sunday
04 Sep - 15 Oct: 1:45pm; Daily except Sunday2 hours
Start time11:10am, 1:45pm & 2:00pm
Meeting PointMeeting Point: Tour departs near St. Mark's Square Go to the entrance to the Royal Gardens near San Marco Square. The gardens are on the water side of St. Marks Square.
Please read the below instructions carefully to help you find the meeting point.
Directions from St Mark’s square: Facing St Mark’s basilica, turn right and walk to the waterfront and after passing the two giant columns, turn right again – Walk along the waterfront full of street souvenirs vendors, after 200 meters on your right find the Royal Gardens. Avventure Bellissime tour coordinator will have a sign with the name of the tour written on it.
Arriving by Water-Bus (Vaporetto): Get off at St Marco Vallaresso stop , turn right , cross over a small bridge and after a few meters you’ll find the Royal Gardens on your left.
If you get off at St Zaccaria waterbus stop: Turn left and walk along the waterfront until you will find the gardens on your right (approx 10 minutes walk from this stop to meeting point)
Please report at the meeting point 10 minutes before the start time. This is mandatory to allow time for pre-departure briefing.
Ending PointThe tour ends at the Rialto Bridge
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Overview & Itinerary
Overview
This tour provides the perfect introduction to Venice. You will explore the two sides of Venice; start in St Mark's Square, the large piazza which is the heart of Venice and continue to explore the intricate, narrow and winding back streets of Venice.
The first stop for many visitors to Venice is Piazza San Marco. This large square is at the very heart of the city and is home to the famous Basilica di San Marco and the distinctive pink and white Doge's Palace.
You will also explore the back streets of Venice, the narrow alleyways are home to beautiful canals, churches and piazzas that enthrall visitors. One of those you will visit was the home of Marco Polo, while there you will learn more about the famous explorer.
Itinerary
The tour starts from the entrance to the Royal Gardens on the water front of St. Mark’s square. Accompanied by a guide you will set out on your walking tour which introduces many of the most exciting sights of Venice.
Visit Marco Polo's House and a Merchants warehouse. In St Mark's Square see the Doge's Palace and the adjoining prisons and listen as your guide will tell you the fascinating stories behind these buildings.
Then enjoy a guided tour of the interior of St. Mark's Basilica. This grand building dominates St Mark's Square and is one of the most iconic structures in Venice.
Also take a walk through the Labyrinth of backstreets which make up the hidden side of Venice, you will find a labyrinth of narrow passageways and alleys, which many tourists never see.
The tour ends at the Rialto Bridge.
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- Guided walking tour of Venice
- English-speaking driver-cum-guide
- Skip-the-line entrance to St Mark's Basilica
Exclusions
- Hotel pick up & drop off
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Please note & Additional info
Please note
Please call the local activity operator anytime between 9:00am – 5:00pm, Monday to Saturday, atleast a day prior to the start of the tour to confirm the departure details.
Your tour guide will be holding a sign with the name of the tour written on it
In condition of high water, St Mark’s Basilica Skip the line entrance will remain closed
Skip the line tickets to St Mark’s Basilica are valid from 1st April until 31st October. During the winter months, due to less affluence to St Mark’s Basilica, this service is not provided by the church to all operators and individual travelers
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.
Large bags are not allowed into St Mark's Basilica.
Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
Additional info
The confirmation voucher includes the local activity operator’s contact details and local telephone numbers at the destination. They will happily answer any logistical questions you may have.
This tour can easily be taken by those arriving in Venice as part of a cruise. Most cruise companies offer water taxi transfers into St Mark's Square (approx 10 minutes). Alternatively if you have more time and would like to explore the enchanting back streets of Venice you can walk in around 1 hour.
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reviews
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Excellent
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D Sweetman, United Kingdom, 09/Oct/2016 -
Great walking tour
The guide Marco was very entertaining! The tour was two hours -- would have liked a little more time in the basilica...
Elaine Snell, United Kingdom, 12/Apr/2017 -
Excellent tour. Frederica was brilliant.
As expected, learnt a lot, but had fun too....
Susan Roberts, United Kingdom, 01/Feb/2017 - Read all
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