Venice is like an open-air museum, and for first-time visitors this one-hour highlights walk of St. Mark’s Square is a must.

The tour focuses on grandeur of St. Mark’s Square in Venice with external visits of the square, Doge’s Palace, the Sansovino library, the Bell Tower, the incredible legends of the Clock Tower.
Tours are conducted in small groups.

Highlights

• One-hour small group walking tour of St. Mark’s Square
• Entry to St. Mark’s Basilica
• Personalized small group (maximum 25 people)
• English-speaking guide

What You Can Expect

Enter St. Mark’s Basilica to discover the awe-inspiring gold mosaics. Your talented guide will unlock its secrets as you walk through to one of the main highlights of the Basilica, the Pala D’Oro (golden altar) with masterpieces by generations of Venetian goldsmiths.

Visit St Mark’s Square, a highlight of any trip to Venice. As you stroll around this must-see square, you’ll see Doge’s Palace with its distinctive, white-limestone facade. Giancomo Casanova, Venice’s legendary lover, was once held captive in the palace’s prison.

You’ll hear fascinating stories and learn anecdotes and this remarkable city and its historical characters, Casanova, Marco Polo to name two. Tours are conducted in small groups (maximum 25 people) with an English-speaking guide who can personally cater to you, ensuring your visit to Venice is a special and unforgettable experience.

Details

Inclusions

• Walking tour
• Professional guide
• Guaranteed to skip the long lines
• Headsets to hear the guide clearly

Exclusions

• Optional gratuities
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Food and drink, unless specified
• Entrance to Pala D’Oro (2 euros)

Additional info

• Confirmation will be received within 48 hours, unless booked within 12 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
• Large bags and rucksacks are not allowed inside the Basilica, shoulders and knees must be covered when entering into churches
• Not wheelchair accessible

Schedule

Departure point

Tour departs in St Marks Square.

Departure time

11:15am – Monday to Saturday
2pm – Sunday

Duration

60 minutes (approx.)

Return details

Returns to original departure point