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Private Venice Walking Tour: St. Mark’s Basilica & Hidden Gems

Venice, Italyby Avventure Bellissime

2 hours
Free cancellation
Private tour
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Guide: English

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Overview

Discover the best of Venice on this 2-hour private walking tour, combining iconic landmarks with the city's charming hidden gems. Explore magnificent St. Mark’s Square (Piazza San Marco) as your knowledgeable local guide shares fascinating stories about Venice’s history, architecture, and powerful maritime past. Visit the breathtaking St. Mark’s Basilica with pre-booked entrance tickets, avoiding the long ticket lines, and admire its stunning golden mosaics and extraordinary Byzantine architecture. Continue your guided walk through the quieter, lesser-known corners of Venice, strolling along picturesque canals, charming squares, historic palaces, and hidden bridges. Discover authentic Venetian neighborhoods and learn about local traditions and everyday life, past and present. An ideal introduction to Venice for first-time visitors seeking a more personal and authentic experience.

What's 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

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

1
Piazza San Marco
15 min
Enjoy the introduction to the history and culture of Venice with our local expert English-speaking guide
2
Basilica di San Marco
30 min
Enjoy the visit of St Mark's Basilica with Skip the line tickets.
3
Campo Santa Maria Formosa
5 min
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
Pass by
Explore Hidden Venice with its typical alleys called "calle" and Byzantine and Gothic palazzos.

Meeting and pickup

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 .

Good to know

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

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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

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.

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