Walking Tour of Venice discover St. Mark Square and beyond

Tour Duration
1hours, 30minutes
Mobile Voucher Accepted
Type
Collective
Language
Easy cancellation
Free & Easy Cancellation up to 7 days in advance for a full refund.

Discover St. Mark Square and beyond

Enjoy a walk outdoors (no entries to the monuments) around the most characteristic and important place for the history of Venice: St. Mark Square and beyond! An essential tour for the understanding of Venice!!

With one of our expert Guide you will walk around the famous St. Mark's Square .Learn origins, history and description of the main monuments like the Basilica San Marco, Palazzo Ducale, Bell Tower, Clock Tower and Procuratie. You will then proceed towards Santa Maria Formosa, a wonderful and characteristic square, and Campo SS. Giovanni e Paolo also called The "Pantheon" of Venice with its the Great School of Charity and the Captains of fortune. On you way back your will walk by Marco Polo’s House and Malibran Theatre. Return to San Marco through the Mercerie, vital connection between Rialto and San Marco and the main street for the city shopping!

 


HIGHLIGHTS

  • 1:30 Hour Walking Tour with English Speaking Guide
  • Expert Guide in Venetian- Arts & Architecture
  • Comprehensive overview and description of St. Mark's Square
  • Description of St. Mark's Cathedral| exterior
  • Description of the Doge's Palace | exterior
  • Description of Bell Tower & Clock Tower | exterior
  • Description of Procuratie | exterior
  • Walk by St. Maria Formosa Sq. and Campo SS. Giovanni e Paolo
  • See the Marco Polo’s House and Malibran Theatre
  • Return to St. Mark Square through Le Mercerie shopping neighborhood



How to get to Saint Mark Square


Inclusion

    • 1 Hour 30 Minutes Walking Tour
    • English speaking Guide

Exclusion

    • Everything else not specifically outlined in the "What’s Included"

ACTIVITY SCHEDULE

Departure Location: Calle larga de l’Ascensione 1256 - 30124 San Marco next to the post office. Look for the yellow sign "Meeting point" on the wooden kiosk.
Departure Time: Daily at 9:00am
Please be at the meeting point at 8:45am

Addition Info & FAQ

You Must Print and Present your Voucher to the Tour Guide before departure.
Vouchers must be printed, vouchers on I-pad and I-phone are not valid and not accepted.
Children under 6 years old are free
This Tour is not performed: December 25th and January 1st.
In case of "Acqua Alta" (High Tide) the Basilica and Saint Mark Square are normally flooded, this may cause delays and/or changes in the itinerary.

Policy Disclaimers

Inclusions: As outlined in the "Included in the Price"
Exclusions: Everything else not specifically outlined in the "Included in the Price"
Booking Fees: Please note that all reservations are subject to a 1.5% booking fee. This 1.5% Booking Fee, along with a 2.5% admin fee (4% in total), is never refundable..
Tour Operated By: For all escorted group activities, the name of the operating company and the contact information are provided within the voucher.

Please Note:


IMPORTANT – Meeting Point on Confirmation Voucher

The meeting points indicated in the tour descriptions may be subject to change due to operational, logistical, or organizational requirements. The exact meeting point, final departure time, and all information necessary to participate in the tour will always be specified in the Confirmation Voucher, which is sent after full payment has been received.

The Confirmation Voucher is the only official document valid for the purchased service and must be presented at the meeting point to the guide, tour leader, or authorized staff.

In the event of any discrepancy between the information published on the website and the information contained in the Voucher, the details provided in the Voucher shall prevail. We therefore recommend carefully reviewing the Voucher upon receipt and keeping a printed or digital copy available on the day of the service.


You will receive your voucher via email as soon as your booking is confirmed.
Although most operators now accept mobile-ready E-Vouchers displayed on your device, we always recommend our guests to print their E-ticket and have a paper copy with them.
Please note for the Gondola Experiences, electronic tickets could be  not accepted, please print your voucher and bring it with you on the day of service.


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