Venice: St Mark's Basilica After-Hours Tour with Optional Doge's Palace
Enjoy the luxury of avoiding the crowds and explore St Mark’s Basilica on an after-hours tour. Include an optional visit to Doge's Palace (if selected at the time of booking). Inside St Mark’s Basilica, admire treasured mosaics and a Byzantine altarpiece, and then follow your guide into the crypt where St Mark himself is believed to rest. Upgrade for late access to the Doge’s Palace by selecting the upgrade option at time of booking. With this option learn about the Higher Council Hall, the Doge's apartments, and the Bridge of Sighs as you explore. Please note that there may be a break of up to 1 hour between your Doge’s Palace tour and your exclusive After Hour Visit, due to temporary earlier closing time at the Doge’s Palace. Your guide in this case will provide bar/restaurant recommendations
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From 1 hour and 15 minutes to 3 hours and 30 minutes
Venice in a Day: Walking tour, Basilica, Doge's Palace & Gondola
Venice in a day tour is a combination city tour, of 4 of our most popular tours taken in Venice and the best way to spend your time in Venice. Starting in Saint Mark’s square, this atmospheric walking tour will then whisk you away from the crowded streets into the treasure filled pockets of the Castello area. A qualified guide will walk you through the hidden squares, winding canals and historical buildings providing you with a perfect introduction to the origins, symbols, traditions, architecture, and life in current day Venice. The tour then continues with the guided visit inside the Doge's Palace and the Saint Marks Basilica. The walking tour ends in Saint Mark's square at 1.00 pm At this time you will have approx 2 hours free to stroll around the area or to have lunch (not included) The last appointment of your package is the 30 min classic gondola ride at 3:00 pm or 5.15 pm (verify the availability on your date).
When the sun goes down and the night falls, let yourself to be transported back in time and immersed in the mysterious and secret world of Venice. Discover unsolved enigmas, compelling legends, and thrilling stories passed down through generations of Venetians. Our evocative journey, balanced between myth and reality, will introduce you to the most obscure and fascinating aspects of the city. An expert guide will lead you through silent hallways and deserted squares, sharing captivating stories and highlighting places that have witnessed curious tales and unexplained events.
This walking tour will take you straight into the heart of Venice, to St. Mark's Square, which was the center of political and religious power during the Serenissima Republic. An expert guide will share the history and unique stories of one of the world's most beautiful squares, which has undergone numerous transformations due to significant historical events over the centuries.
Step inside the secret life of the Astronomical Clock on Saint Mark's Square, an ancient masterpiece of technology and engineering. True to the Renaissance spirit, beauty and functionality go hand in hand in this little-visited Venetian landmark! Visitors get a close view of the mechanism and of the gears linking it with the south and north clock faces, overlooking St. Mark’s Square and the Mercerie respectively IMPORTANT NOTE: The time you select on the order form is your preferred time. The museum or attraction will automatically confirm the closest available time, which can be ANY TIME during opening hours on the selected date, if your preferred time is no longer available.
Venice Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone
Venice has no other transportation other than by water, not even bicycles. Walking through its narrow streets along the canals is the only way to get to know the city. Get a whole new experience that you can't get anywhere else on earth. Find the main sights in Venice's labyrinthine streets with audioguide on your smartphone. A handy map will show you the route of your walk, and audio commentary will act as your personal tour guide. You're sure to see many photogenic nooks and crannies. The tour includes 25 points and is designed for two hours of walking at a moderate pace. You’re free to pause the audio guide at any point to relax in a café or buy souvenirs. You can turn down any pretty alley and return to the route, skip something that isn’t interesting or listen to the recording again.