1 h

With guide

Audioguide

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Itinerary
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Stop At: Basilica di San Marco, San Marco 328, 30124 Venice Italy

Amazing guided tour in the breathtaking Cathedral of St. Mark, known as the Golden Basilica, due to many mosaics realized with pure gold!

An expert guide will escort you inside (skipping the line) and will explain the history, curiosities and legends about the inimitable masterpieces around you! Be stunned in front of the five-domes covered with gold and decorated by the best artists of the time.

Enjoy part of explaination comfortably seated in the middle of the cathedral.

This exclusive experience will give you priority access to the Pala D’oro (golden altarpiece composed by gems and diamonds) and to the Saint Mark’s Treasury: a spectacular collection of relics and holy items collected along the centuries.

After the tour you will have the possibility to visit a glass factory close to St. Mark’s Square, here you will see a glass craftsman at work. (free and optional tour, the guide will advise you on how to participate).

A wonderful experience that makes you discover the main landmark of the Venetian history.

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

Pass By: Piazza San Marco, 31024 Venice Italy

A self-guided tour is the most original way to discover independently Accademia, San Marco and Rialto areas: the most celebrated and amazing areas of Venice!

31 attractions spread across the route, among them you will appreciate the glorious Theatre “La Fenice”, Rialto Bridge with its characteristic markets and the imposing Accademia Bridge! Of course, the audio-guide will escort you through endless history of Saint Mark’s Square and its spectacular basin!

Download the app on your device and you won’t get lost in the city! You will be able to visit Venice, corner by corner, step by step, at your pace.

The mobile app has a map which leads you anytime, letting you decide the pace of your visit as you listen to the automatic audio-narration on the city’s panoramic highlights. On the device will appear also the text of description under the picture of the monuments.

This app won’t use up any data connection as it runs on GPS only.

We will send you an e-mail with the QR and the instructions to active the tour.

Pass By: Ponte di Rialto, Ruga degli Orefici (Rialto) San Polo, 30125 Venice Italy

Discover its traditional markets and the history of the breathtaking bridge!

Pass By: Ponte dell'Accademia, Venice Italy

The audio-guide will escort you through history and secrets of this bridge and the nearby area.

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Included

Shared guided tour with commentary by a qualified and experienced guide. From April to October is monolingual, from November to March the visit can be bilingual.
Skip the Line: the Basilica and Pala d’Oro guided tour.
Audio-receiver devices are included in case of groups over 10 people.
Glass Craftsman at work close to Saint Mark’s Square.
Audio guide by mobile app with 31 description of Venice highlights
Clients enjoy part of explaination comfortably seated in the middle of the cathedral
1 hour inside the Basilica
Entry/Admission - Basilica di San Marco

Not included

Hotel pickup

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Unfortunately this tour is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or people with walking disabilities.
Tour does not operate in case of exceptional high tide or in case of religious functions (in these cases it can be postponed the day after otherwise it will be refunded)
During some days of high turnout or reasons of force majeure (for example high tide or security problems) the waiting time to access St.Mark's Basilica might be longer than expected: in this case please line up and respect the instructions provided by the guide
For the visit of the Basilica suitable clothing is required (no shorts).
For security reasons sacks, bags or knapsacks are not allowed inside the Basilica: Prior to your visit you must deposit them at the Ateneo San Basso (St. Mark's Square, Calle San Basso). The storage service is free of charge but please allow sufficient time!
Mobile vouchers are accepted
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
You will receive the mobile app by e-mail
The mobile app does not use internet data but works with GPS
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers