Guided Tour of the Byzantine Venice

• Stroll through the canals and narrow streets of San Marco and Castello
• Immerse yourself in the gilded splendour of St. Mark's Basilica
• Listen to the stories and explanations of your guide

This tour will begin with an introduction to St. Mark's Square and its architectural wonders. Once you leave the square, your guide will take you to the Castello area, where you will stroll through the narrow streets, called "calli", the bridges, the canals and the picturesque squares called "campi". You will visit Campo Santa Maria Formosa, one of the largest squares in Venice, Campo SS Giovanni e Paolo, the residence of Marco Polo, the famous Venetian explorer, and the Malibran Theatre.
On your way back to St. Mark's Square, after a short break of about 15 minutes, you will enter St. Mark's Basilica. With its numerous golden Byzantine-style mosaics, it has been considered one of the most beautiful basilicas in the world, a must-see during your stay in Venice. Together with the Doge's Palace, also located in St. Mark's Square, it represented the power and wealth of the Serenissima during the Doge's era and is still a true spectacle to behold.

The price includes

• Guide service
• Reserved entrance to St. Mark's Basilica
• 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.
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. 
Access to St. Mark's Basilica is allowed only to persons who are decorously dressed (sleeveless shirts, shorts, mini-skirts and hats are forbidden).