Guided Tour of Saint Mark basilica and center of Venice
Venice

Guided Tour of Saint Mark basilica and center of Venice

2 h
min 30
Walking Tours
Group
difficulty Very easy
Walking
Wheelchair Not Accessible
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Street tour with guide was great

Maureen A.
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Group Tour of St. Mark's Basilica and of Venice's Centre

This tour will let you discover the splendid examples of Byzantine architecture in the historic center of Venice: guided by a professional tour guide you will walk through the picturesque alleys of the city, and visit the interior of the Saint Mark’s Basilica, one of the main symbols of Venice.

Guided visit of Saint Mark basilica and center of Venice highlights: 

  • Discover Venice and the finest examples of Byzantine architecture
  • Explore the historic centre, accompanied by a professional tour guide
  • Visit the most picturesque districts in the heart of Venice: San Marco and Castello
  • Enter the magnificent Saint Mark's Basilica avoiding long queues
  • Admire the Golden Altarpiece and the treasures in the interior of the Basilica

Guided visit of Saint Mark basilica and center of Venice

With this guided tour you will visit the center of Venice to discover the Byzantine history of the city. You will have the opportunity to explore some of the most characteristic districts, always guided by a professional tour guide who will explain everything about the history and the culture of the city. The tour also includes a visit of the splendid interior of the Saint Mark’s Basilica, one of the greatest churches in Italy.

Discover the center of Venice and its main attractions

You will meet your friendly tour guide at the Saint Mark's Square, the main square in Venice, and from there you will start the tour: walking through the picturesque alleys of the historic centre you will admire lots of beautiful monuments, such as the Doge’s Palace and the Campanile, among the most famous and photographed in the city, and you will learn a huge amount of art and history from your tour guide.
From here, the tour proceeds to the Castello district, an area in the north-east of the Saint Mark’s Square. The first stop will be at the church of Santa Maria Formosa, one of the most important religious monuments in the city. The next step will be at the Basilica of Saints John and Paul considered the Pantheon of Venice.

Admire the finest examples of Byzantine architecture in Venice

The walking tour includes other stops in the center of Venice, passing along the main points of interest such as the Marco Polo’s House and the Malibran Theatre, before returning to the Saint Mark's Square through the path of Mercerie, which is considered the main shopping street in Venice.
Then you are going to have about an hour and a half break, which you can use to relax or to explore the surrounding area. After that, you will enter the Saint Mark’s Basilica for the second part of the tour: thanks to your skip-the-line tickets you can enter the building avoiding long queues of tourists.

Visit the Saint Mark's Basilica and its treasures

The Saint Mark’s Basilica is the largest and most famous of the churches in Venice. Accompanied by your professional tour guide you will discover more about its art and its history, as you will admire its magnificent interior.

Other eXPeriences in Venice

Join also the Lyric Opera concert in a Historical Palace in the Centre of Venice and the Half-Day Tour from Venice to Murano, Burano and Torcello Islands.

Reviews of Guided Tour of Saint Mark basilica and center of Venice

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Reviewed by Maureen A. from

Great historian

Street tour with guide was great with lots of amusing stories and factual information