QUINTESSENTIAL VENICE
St. Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace and much more ...
Departures every day, except for Sundays, all year round
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What is included in this tour
- Expert English-speaking guide.
- Skip-the-line access to the Doge's Palace.
- Skip-the-line entrance tickets to the Basilica of San Marco.
Not included & Optionals
- Tips and personal expenses.
- 10% discount for groups of 10 travelers or more.
Approximate duration and dates:
This tour departs every day at 10:45 hrs.( Nov - Mar ) 14.45 - 14.15 (Apr-Oct) and lasts approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes.
Meeting point:
CALLE LARGA ASCENSIONE, 1256 - In front of the Post office (close to Correr Museum and St Mark's Square) - Look for the MEETING POINT sign on the wooden kiosk at 10:45 am (it is recommended to arrive 15 minutes earlier).
Clothing:
For this tour there is a dress code. Knees and shoulders must be covered. The company is not responsible for entries denied due to improper clothing. Comfortable footwear and clothing according to the season of the year. It is always recommended to carry bottled mineral water during all excursions.
When to book?
At Greca we can offer our own guides but we always recommend that you book as far in advance as possible to ensure availability.
Payment Method
Greca does not charge in order to guarantee or confirm your reservation. Reservations can only be paid by credit card via our website.
Cancellations
Full refund for cancellations at least 48 hours in advance. For cancellations or modifications later than 48 hours prior to departure, 100% of the total cost will be applied as cancellation fees.
Verification - Voucher
Once the reservation is made you will receive an email with your reservation number or receipt. Vouchers are not essential for this tour.
How to make a reservation?
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Excursion Itinerary: Quintessential Venice
Your excursion will begin from the meeting point at 10.45 CALLE LARGA ASCENSIONE, 1256 - In front of the Post office (close to Correr Museum and St Mark's Square) - Look for the MEETING POINT sign on the wooden kiosk and from there, together with your official tour guide, you will depart for The Doge's Palace, which for centuries has been the seat of Venetian political power. In its splendid rooms, plastered and filled with hundreds of masterpieces, the Duke and his Council controlled the destiny of a thousand-year-old maritime republic. With this tour your guide will show you the corridors of power and will transport you back to the Middle Ages. You will be mesmerized by the rich details of the golden staircase, by the realism of the scenes represented by the artists who decorated this building.
Then you will be able to relive the desperation of the prisoners by crossing the famous Bridge of Sighs and entering the Venetian prisons, famous for housing Giacomo Casanova among others.
The tour continues inside the Basilica of Saint Mark, the masterpiece of Byzantine art. Sitting comfortably, you will savor the brilliant golden mosaics and marble inlays on the floors, while your guide unfolds before your eyes the history and peculiarities of this ancient and mysterious basilica.
You will admire the Pala d'Oro, an exquisite example of Byzantine art with its thousands of gems and precious stones. You will also enjoy the Treasure, a splendor of religious art collected throughout the centuries. Without a doubt, this tour is a dream come true for art lovers and not only!
Greca Tip: Remember that Venice has one of the largest and most chaotic historic centers in the world, so it is best to download the map of Venice in the maps.me app.
