Walking Tour, Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Basilica

On this tour we'll pass through the centre of Venice, taking in its most important monuments: the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica. Reserving this tour saves you both time and money!

Description

At the scheduled time, we'll meet at your chosen meeting point to begin our tour of the city of canals. We'll walk around the square to admire its monuments.

The tour will continue through the Piazza di Santa Maria Formosa and reach the Campo de SS. Giovani e Paolo, home to the Pantheon of Venice and the Great School of Charity. We'll also visit the House of Marco Polo and pass by the Malibran Theater before returning to Piazza San Marco to visit its two iconic buildings.

First, we'll enter the Doge's Palace, exploring the rooms from which the Doge of Venice governed. We'll climb golden staircases and admire works by Titian and Tintoretto, followed by a visit to the dungeons where convicts were held, accessed through the Bridge of Sighs.

Next, we'll visit the Museum of The Basilica of San Marco, learning about its origins and admiring its mosaics. We'll then go out to the terraces to hear the story of the Four Horses of San Marco. After leaving the basilica, the tour will conclude.

Meeting Points

Please note that the meeting point can change depending on availability and may be one of the following:

Campo San ZaccariaCalle Larga Ascensione. If you choose this option, please note that you will not visit St. Mark's Basilica's terrace or museum. Instead, we'll provide more information about the basilica's exterior during this time.