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

An expert guide will escort you inside St. Mark’s basilica, known also as the Golden Basilica, and will explain its history as well as curiosities and legends about the inimitable artistic and masterpieces it houses. Get ready to be amazed by its five domes covered by gold and decorated by the best artists. This exclusive experience will give you priority access to the Pala D’oro (a golden altar retable decorated with gems and diamonds) and to Saint Mark’s Treasury: a spectacular collection of relics and religious objects collected over the centuries.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Canal Grande, 30100 Venice Italy

The only tour along the fascinating Canal Grande!

Discover one of most famous water-road in the world with your personal audio-commentary and learn the ancient history of Venice and the many secretes hidden in its magnificent palaces!

Discover the history of Ca’ Vendramin, the ancient gambling house of the lagoon; Palazzo Grimani: former residence of one of the most famous Doge, or listen to some curiosities about the outlandish life of Peggy Guggenheim and her marvellous house.

24 descriptions in 8 different languages of the most intriguing and charming palaces that adorn the Canal Grande. The audio descriptions will begin automatically on your device as you pass in front of each palace.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Piazza San Marco, 31024 Venice Italy

A self-guided walking tour is the best way to discover on your own the most famous and marvellous areas of Venice: San Marco and Rialto! 31 points of interest spread across the itinerary, among them you will see the magnificent Theatre “La Fenice”, Rialto Bridge with its typical market, and the majestic Accademia Bridge! Of course, the audio-guide will explain you the centuries-old history of Saint Mark’s Square and its breathtaking 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, palace after palace, at your own pace.

How does the self-guided tour work?

Thanks to the map provided by our App, which can be downloaded on your phone or any device, you decide the pace of your visit as you listen to the automatic audio-narration on the city’s panoramic attractions. On your device will appear also the text of the description under the picture of the monuments.

Duration: 1 hour

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Included

Shared guided tour with commentary by a qualified and experienced guide. The visit is monolingual
Skip the Line: the Basilica and Pala d’Oro guided tour.
Audio-receiver devices are included in case of groups over 10 people.
Mobile apps
Entry/Admission - Basilica di San Marco
Entry/Admission - Canal Grande

Not included

Earphoes
Audio devices

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
You should take the line 1 of the public boat to do properly the tour
You will receive an e-mail with the QR and the instructions to active the tour.
Public boat timetable: every 10 minutes by day and every 20/25 minutes by night.
You have to download the app on your mobile phone.
VERY IMPORTANT: PRINT YOUR PUBLIC BOAT TICKET before to arrive at the mooring point. You must download the app on your mobile phone BEFORE to start the tour. We suggest you to download it in a place with wi-fi.
You can use the Self-guided tour apps, anytime by night and by day how many times you want.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers