Venice: Byzantine Wonders Tour Tour in English
ID: GYG129777-192849
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
02:30 hours
Description
Walk through the most characteristic and important places in history for Venice through the millennium of the life of the Serenissima Republic, recalling the past full of charm of this unique city.
Walk through the most characteristic and important places for the history of Venice through the millennium life of the Serenissima Republic, recalling the past full of charm for an essential tour to understand Venice. Visit Piazza San Marco and learn about its origins, history and description of the main monuments such as the Basilica San Marco, Palazzo Ducale, Bell Tower, Clock Tower and Procuratie. Then head to Santa Maria Formosa Square.
Hear about the history and anecdotes related to this wonderful and characteristic square such as the Campo SS. Giovanni e Paolo, the "Doge’s Pantheon," the Great School of Charity, the Captains of Fortune, Marco Polo’s House and Malibran Theatre. Learn anecdotes of the past and recent history cross each other in this beautiful corner of Venice. Then, return to San Marco Square through the Mercerie, a vital connection between the Rialto and San Marco and the main street for city shopping. For the St. Mark’s Basilica, one of the most majestic cathedrals in the world.
Enjoy the visit of this masterpiece of Byzantine art, unique of its kind in Italy. Have the pleasure to savor beautiful gold mosaics and marble inlays of the floors, sitting comfortably while the guide will show you the represented biblical scenes, the history and the particularities of this ancient basilica.
Highlights
- Stroll around the most fascinating city in the world
- Enjoy the visit of St. Mark's Basilica, a masterpiece of Byzantine art
- Have the pleasure to savor beautiful gold mosaics and marble inlays
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• The tour is not guaranteed with adverse weather conditions
• Proper clothing (no shorts or tank tops) will be required while visiting the basilica
• For security reasons, backpacks are not allowed
All participants who are 12 years and older must present a Reinforced Green Pass that is valid in the EU and has a verifiable QR code. Reinforced Green Passes can only be obtained by uploading either proof of full vaccination or proof of a Covid-19 infection within the last 6 months to either the Green Pass or Covid Certificate app
All participants are required to bring and wear FFP2 masks. Blue surgical masks will not be accepted
Meet on Calle Larga de l’Ascension, in front of the Turive kiosk near St. Mark’s Square.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
