Venice: Ancient Traditions Tour

On this 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. Visit Santa Maria Formosa Square and see the history and anecdotes related to this wonderful and characteristic square such as 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.
Group
2 hrs 30 min
Group size up to 50 persons
Mobile ticket
English

What is included in activity

Professional guide
Walking tour
Shared gondola tour

What is not included

Gratuities

Details

Walk through the most characteristic and important places for the history of Venice through the millennium of the life of the Serenissima Republic, recalling the past full of charm.

On this 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. Visit Santa Maria Formosa Square and see the history and anecdotes related to this wonderful and characteristic square such as 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.

Hear the anecdotes of the past and recent history cross each other in this beautiful corner of Venice. Return to San Marco Square through Mercerie, a vital connection between Rialto and San Marco and the main street for city shopping. Continue to the gondola station for a tour along the Grand Canal and minor canals. At the end, an optional visit to a Glass Furnace for a touch of the Venetian greatest art.

Important Info

Know before you go

• Adult pricing applies to all travelers
• The tour is not guaranteed with adverse weather conditions
• The gondola tour does not include language services
€64
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Adult (Age 6-99)
€64
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Child (Age 0-5)
€38
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€0
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What places you will see

• Piazza San Marco
• Basilica San Marco
• Palazzo Ducale
• Bell Tower
• Clock Tower and Procuratie
• Santa Maria Formosa Square
• Campo SS. Giovanni e Paolo
• Great School of Charity
• Captains of Fortune
• Marco Polo’s House
• Malibran Theatre.

Activity book period

You can book tour up to 1 hour in advance.

Languages in what activity is performed

English

Directions to meet your guide

Calle larga de l'Ascension, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy

How long your tour will be

2 hrs 30 min

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