The best of Venice: guided tour

• Visit the Doge's Palace, the former residence of the Venetian Doges
• Let yourself be captivated by the splendour of the mosaics of St. Mark's Basilica
• Discover the elegant Castello neighbourhood

This tour is ideal for those who wish to see the main attractions of Venice, especially for those who are visiting the city for the first time.
The tour will begin in St Mark's Square, with an introduction to the history and wonders of the city's most important square. We will continue to the elegant Castello area, with its "calli" (narrow streets), bridges and numerous squares, including Campo Santa Maria Formosa, one of the largest in Venice, and Campo SS Giovanni e Paolo with its famous church, resting place of many Doges. We will pass by the house of the famous explorer Marco Polo and the Malibran Theatre, before returning to St. Mark's Square and visiting one of the symbols of the city: the Doge's Palace. This palace was the emblem of the Serenissima's power and it was here that the Doge and the Council of Ten held their meetings and made decisions concerning the Venetian Republic. Inside this beautiful palace you can admire masterpieces by important Renaissance artists, including the world's largest oil painting by Tintoretto. Passing over the Bridge of Sighs, you will enter the Piombi, the ancient prisons of the palace, famous for the escape of the famous Venetian Giacomo Casanova.
Your guide will then take you inside the Basilica of San Marco, once the private chapel of the Doge and today considered one of the most beautiful basilicas in the world. Here you will be enchanted by the magnificence of the Byzantine mosaics and the sumptuous marbles on the floor while you climb to the first floor to admire the famous horses and enjoy a beautiful view from the terrace of the Basilica.

The price includes

• Guide service
• Reserved entrance to the Doge's Palace
• Reserved entrance to St. Mark's Basilica and the terrace
• Booking fee

The price does not include

• Entrance to the Secret Itineraries
• Entrance to the Pala d'Oro

Meeting point

The meeting point is in Calle Larga de l'Ascension, in front of the wooden kiosk next to the post office, 15 minutes before the start of the visit.

Remember

In case of delay you will miss the tour and no refund will be possible.
In case of non-participation in the tour, no refund will be possible.
Remember to show ID at the entrance if you book a reduced-price ticket.
The tour can be conducted in several languages.
For security reasons, it is strictly forbidden to enter the museums with backpacks, large bags and suitcases. We advise not to bring them with you, as the queues to leave them in the cloakroom are very long.
Access to St. Mark's Basilica is allowed only to persons who are decorously dressed (sleeveless shirts, shorts, mini-skirts and hats are forbidden).