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Legendary Venice tour with St Mark's Basilica, Terraces and Doge's Palace
Museo Correr, Piazza San Marco 52, 30124 Venice VE, Italy,
Venice,
Italy
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Overview
Duration
3h
Languages
English
Voucher type
mobile
What To Expect
Visit the legendary city of Venice with an expert guide!Your journey will start from the famous St Mark's Square, where your guide will tell you how Venice built a mercantile empire that once spanned the entire Mediterranean. You will then visit St Mark's Basilica, with its famous mosaics and treasures. Here, you'll have special access to the terrace on the first floor, from where you can see the famous horses stolen from Constantinople during the Fourth Crusade, as well as amazing views over St Mark's Square and the city.Next, it's off to the Doge's Palace, where you'll also have skip-the-line access at the entrance. You'll get to visit the Doge's opulent apartments and the Hall of the Great Council where the fate of the state was decided. See the beautiful frescoes by Veronese and Tintoretto, the Armoury and the new prisons, where you'll learn about the lives of the prisoners themselves. Finally, you will cross the Bridge of Sighs, where you can discover the sad and melancholic side behind this romantic symbol.
What to remember
Important info
Accessibility:
- Unfortunately, sections of St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace are not wheelchair accessible, therefore wheelchair users or strollers on this tour can not be accommodated
Not allowed:
- Photography is not permitted inside St. Mark's Basilica
Know in advance:
- Due to the religious nature of the Basilica, all individuals regardless of gender must cover their shoulders and knees. A scarf or shawl is acceptable. The local operator cannot be held responsible for those denied entry
- Exclusive Early Entry to Doge's Palace is only possible with the 8:00 am booking time
- If the local municipality restricts access due to high tide and there are no walkways available, the guide will modify the itinerary to include alternate dry paths whenever possible
- No refund will be provided if high tide prevents certain parts of the tour, but adjustments to the route will be made for your safety and comfort
- if access is restricted due to private events inside St. Mark's Basilica and/or Doge's Palace, the local operator cannot be held responsible, and no refund will be issued
- No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows
Remember to bring:
- Appropriate footwear (e.g. boots) in case of high tide
What's included
Individual headset. Tour guide. All entry fees
Know Before You Go
Highlights
Admire the mosaics of St Mark's Basilica and the famous Bridge of Sighs. Get skip-the-line access to the Terraces of St. Mark's Basilica with spectacular views over Venice. Visit the Doge's apartments, the Hall of the Great Council, the Armoury, and the prisons of the Doge's Palace
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
Walks
Meeting Point
Correr Museum in Piazza San Marco. Meet under the portico just outside the entrance of the museum. Your guide will be holding a green Walks sign.