Explore Byzantine Venice: St. Mark's Basilica & Gondola Ride

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Itinerário

1. The tour starts with a historical introduction of St. Marks’s Square, and its architectural delights, allowing you to discover the history of the majestic St. Mark’s Basilica, the illustrious Doge’s Palace, once the seat of the power of the Republic of Venice, and the extraordinary, renaissance clock tower.

   10 min

2. Leaving the square, you will be guided into the residential Castello area, allowing you to discover this part of Venice in all of its elegance, through its labyrinth of narrow alleys - “calli”, many bridges, winding canals and wide picturesque squares - “campi”. You can expect to see campo Santa Maria Formosa, one of the largest squares in Venice with its church, named after its visitation of the Holy Virgin.

   30 min

3. You will also see Campo Santi Giovanni and Paolo where you will be able to admire the famous church, the resting place of several Doges; and the equestrian monument of Bartolomeo Colleoni, an Italian mercenary Captain.

   30 min

4. The former residence of Marco Polo, probably the most famous Venetian merchant, and the Malibran theatre are also part of the itinerary.

   20 min

5. You will then make your way back to the Saint Marks square, to then be accompanied to the Saint Mark's Basilica, once the private chapel of the Doge of Venice, and the only one of its kind in Italy, thanks to the sumptous golden mosaics and impressive marble inlay flooring. Visit Saint Mark's Basilica first floor museum and see the famous horses and admire Saint Mark's Square from the Basilica's terrace.

   1 hEntrada incluída

6. The last appointment is at 3.00 pm with the gondola ride! Relax aboard this historic vessel, enjoying the thrills of both the Grand Canal and minor canals. Admire Venice from this amazing point of view, witness its magnificent architecture, and whilst gliding under its bridges, discover secret entrances to the elegant palaces and hidden corners. The gondola ride is not a guided tour.

   30 minEntrada incluída

Cancelamento

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How it compares in Veneza

• Its from-price is 35% below the median of the 1991 experiences we list in Veneza.
• Its length is typical for the group.

About Veneza

Veneza flutua numa laguna com mais de cem ilhas: uma cidade de canais, palácios e pontes sem carros, onde cada passeio acaba num lugar inesperado.

O Grande Canal atravessa a cidade num grande S invertido, ladeado de palácios e cruzado pela Ponte de Rialto. Perto da sua foz, a Praça de São Marcos reúne a Basílica de São Marcos com os seus mosaicos dourados, o Palácio Ducal, a Ponte dos Suspiros e o alto campanário de tijolo. Os vaporetti e as gôndolas mostram a cidade do ângulo para o qual foi construída.

Top-ranked sights in Veneza: St. Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco), St. Mark's Basilica (Basilica di San Marco), Grand Canal.

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