Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Basilica with Terrace Access Tour | La Vacanza Travel

Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Basilica with Terrace Access Tour

Duration: 3 hours
Destination: Italy, Veneto, Venice
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  • 3 hours
  • Venice
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

This Walking Tour will lead you directly to the heart of Venice, to St Mark’s square, center of the political and religious power of the Serenissima Republic.  An expert guide will tell you the history and the curiosities of one of the most beautiful squares in the world, that over the centuries has undergone countless transformations linked to important historical events

Itinerary
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Stop At: Piazza San Marco, 31024 Venice Italy

St. Mark's Square has always been the most important Square in Venice and it has been defined as "the most beautiful drawing room of Europe".

Duration: 50 minutes

Pass By: Doge's Palace, Piazza San Marco, 1, 30124 Venice Italy

The Doge's Palace is one of the finest example of Venetian Gothic style. It was the residence of the Doge, and the political and judicial heart of the city.

Pass By: Campanile di San Marco, Sestiere San Marco 328, 30124 Venice Italy

St. Mark's Bell tower is one of the iconic symbol of Venice. Discover its history and how it was rebuilt after the collapse of 1902.

Pass By: Torre dell'Orologio, Piazza San Marco, Venice Italy

The Clock Tower is an early Renaissance building on the north side of the Piazza San Marco.

Pass By: Procuratie Vecchie, Piazza San Marco, Venice Italy

The Procuratie (literally, "procuracies") are three connected buildings on St Mark's Square. They are also connected to St Mark's Clocktower. They are historic buildings over arcades, the last of them completed under Napoleon's occupation.

Stop At: Basilica di San Marco, San Marco, 328, 30124 Venice Italy

St. Mark's Basilica is also known as the Golden Basilica due to its precious mosaics. It originally served as the chapel of the Doge, the head of the Republic of Venice. It's still considered one of the best known examples of Italo-Byzantine architecture.

Admission not permitted on sundays.

Duration: 40 minutes

Inclusions
  • Headsets to hear the guide clearly
  • Professional guide
  • Entry/Admission - Basilica di San Marco

Exclusions
  • Gratuities
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • 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
  • 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 experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Alilaguna & Bucintoro Viaggi -Ticket Office San Marco Giardinetti, Riva degli Schiavoni, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy


Return Details

St. Mark's Square, Piazza San Marco, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

3 hours


User's Reviews

Jane_S

28 Mar, 2024

Marina was an excellent guide and her tour was really interesting. We learnt lots about the history of Venice.

Lisa_D

09 Mar, 2024

Frederica was the best! She was a great tour guide. The history behind St. Marks and the Doge's Palace is fascinating. The history behind all the Doges who lived at the palace and the Bridge of Sighs is intriguing. It was nice to take the tour to get away from all the crowds.

Liz_P

14 Oct, 2023

We arrived on time and was told that we received a email saying it was over booked and they could not fit us in for the tour . I double checked my email and I received no communication. They were dismissive and said you’ll just have to get a refund. I’m in Italy for one time , this is it . And they did this to us !

Heather_C

14 Oct, 2023

Very disappointed in this tour operator. Booked this tour before leaving Canada and when I went to the wicket to redeem our vouchers I was turned away saying the tour and all tours that day were booked. So even if you have paid for a voucher apparently means nothing

Bevin_C

12 Oct, 2023

Fredrica was a wealth of information, articulation and grace. She skillfully educated and guided our group with a warmth and care that left us feeling informed through the way she integrated history, art, and architecture in a well structured tour. Her information was accessible. She is a 5 star guide.

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