Best of Venice Walking Tour with Skip-the-line Entrance to St Mark’s Basilica
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Venice's most popular walking tour...
Experience Venice's magic on our Small Group Tour, exploring iconic landmarks like St. Mark's Basilica, the Bridge of Sighs, and San Marco. Wander hidden gems on a charming walking tour, guided by experts sharing captivating tales of Venetian history, art, and culture for an intimate, unforgettable adventure.
Our guide to Best of Venice Walking Tour with Skip-the-line Entrance to St Mark’s Basilica
Venice is often hailed as one of the world's most beautiful cities, and it's easy to see why. Its winding canals, intricate architecture, and enchanting alleyways have captivated visitors for centuries. With so much to explore, knowing where to begin can feel overwhelming.
This Best of Venice Walking Tour is thoughtfully designed to guide you through the city's iconic landmarks and hidden treasures, offering a seamless and unforgettable experience. Led by expert guides, you'll uncover Venice's rich history, vibrant culture, and architectural splendour.
Highlights include visits to St. Mark's Square, Doge's Palace, the Bridge of Sighs, Bell Tower, and Clock Tower, as well as lesser-known areas often overlooked by tourists. You'll delve into the city's fascinating history, from its origins and the rise of the Venetian Republic to its Renaissance influence on art and culture.
A special highlight is St. Mark's Basilica. With skip-the-line tickets, you’ll bypass the crowds to explore its stunning Byzantine mosaics and architecture in depth.
Beyond the famous sites, the tour takes you into hidden Venice - a maze of narrow alleyways, quiet canals, and secret architectural gems. Here, you'll uncover stories of the Venetians who shaped this remarkable city, making for an intimate and immersive experience.
Departure Location: The tour starts near St. Marks Square at the entrance to the Royal Gardens.
Departs: Apr to Oct; Mon-Sat
Start Times: 2.30 pm
Duration: Approx 2 hours
Terms and conditions
Terms and conditions for Best of Venice Walking Tour with Skip-the-line Entrance to St Mark’s Basilica
- Please note - guaranteed skip-the-line entrance tickets for St Mark's Basilica are compulsory in order to visit between April to October due to the high number of visitors.
- During high water levels, the tour will take place but it might be partly adapt according to the weather conditions.
- When St Mark’s Basilica is open during high water levels, skip the line tickets will not be accepted as all visitors must use only one door to access the church.
- Shoulders and knees must be covered to enter St Marks Basilica. Large bags are not allowed inside the Basilica.
- We recommend that you wear comfortable footwear as the tour involves a lot of walking.
- This tour is of a historical area and is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or people with walking disabilities.
- Itinerary subject to change.
- A minimum of 6 people is required for the tour to operate. If the minimum numbers are not reached on your chosen date you will be offered an alternative date or a full refund.
- Maximum of 20 people per guide.
- *CANCELLATION POLICY: Free cancellations for bookings cancelled with the operator up to 72 hours before your chosen activity date. No refunds are given for cancellations made within 72 hours.
