Venice: Guided Night Walking Tour & Saint Mark's Basilica
ID: GYG414557-751838
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Explore Venice bathed in moonlight as night descends on the city’s twinkling canals on a guided walking tour. Start in St. Mark's Square and explore the extraordinary Saint Mark's Basilica after dark.
With its awe-inspiring array of domes, arches and turrets, there is no mistaking St. Mark’s basilica. Dominating the piazza of the same name, St. Mark’s stands at the very epicentre of the city. And it looks even more spectacular at night. On our night tour of St. Mark’s, you’ll meet your guide in beautiful St. Mark’s Square, for centuries the spiritual and political centre of Venice - the Doge’s palace also stands silent watch over the piazza. To start our tour, your guide will explain the significance of the square to the history and geography of the city - for good reason Napoleon described the Piazza as the ‘drawing room of Europe,’ and the elegant cafes that line the square, including Caffe Quadri and famous Caffe Florian, have lost none of their old-world charm.
During our time in the piazza we’ll learn about some of the other highlights on show here, including the stunning Torre dell’Orologio - a Renaissance clock tower decorated with fabulous sculptures, as well as St. Mark’s Campanile, the soaring 12th-century brick bell tower that is still the tallest building in Venice.
Highlights
- Find out how local bishops asserted an ancient link with Saint Mark in the 8th century
- Marvel at the extraordinary fusion of architectural styles and traditions
- Gaze on glittering mosaics, and find out why St Mark’s is known as the Golden Church
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Fully vaccinated (who has completed 2 vaccines plus a booster or 1 Johnson plus booster) no longer need to produce Green Passes from 1 April. Anyone who has not completed the full vaccination cycle must still produce a negative COVID test taken within 48 hours of any entrance to museums and sites, including to sit down to eat inside a restaurant or bar during your stay. In addition, all visitors - children and infants included - must bring copies of passports on the day of any tour.
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must present either proof of full vaccination, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 3 months, or a negative test taken no more than 24 hours before the activity starts
Arrive 15 minutes before the activity starts
Your guide will have a Through Eternity sign
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.
