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Venice: St Mark's Square and Golden Basilica
Joined 2021
Are you ready to focus on Venice extraordinary artistic heritage? In the past times San Marco was the political and religious centre of Venice as well as the "entrance of honor" to the city. The Republic wanted the "Square" to be as beautiful as possible to impress foreigners and represent the achievements of its enlightened government. With this tour I'll lead you on a journey into the past to understand the reasons that made Venice for centuries the economic power of the Old Continent.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
St Mark's Square at the Correr Museum. This building is located at one end of the square, right opposite the basilica. It is marked by a big bordeau sign: that's where we are meeting
St Mark's Square
The first part of the tour will be an introduction to the monuments surrounding the area
St Mark's basilica
We'll visit the church famous for its golden mosaics. We'll see the amazing main altar, the majestic sculpture of the four horses and enjoy the view from the terrace.
Doge's Palace
Let's visit the old Parliament and its highly decorated halls where administrative, political and legislative powers were retained. Through the Bridge of Sights we'll enter the Prisons.
Ending Point
St Mark's square
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide fee, tickets to the church (skip the line mandatory) and to the Doge's Palace
Transportation to the meeting point is not included. If you want I can meet you somewhere else for an extra charge. If your place is located close to the square I can meet you there free of charge
If your group is bigger than 6 I suggest to use audiosets (extra cost), mandatory for parties of 10 or more
Tour Important Information
Tops and shorts over the knees are not allowed in St Mark's church: remember to carry something to cover shoulders and legs during the visit.
Big backpacks have to be left in storages located in every museum. You can carry a standard size bag or a small backpack
On Sundays the church is open just in the afternoon. During religious festivities the church might be closed . I cannot guarantee in advance the skip the line tickets to the church: the sooner you book the better
Important message from the supplier
Please, contact me before booking a tour: sometimes the calendar shows red but we might find the way to accomodate you.
For day trips delivered on the mainland the Italian law requires professional licensed drivers.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2021
About Tour Guide Isabella B.
Ciao! I'm Isabella. Welcome to my GoWithGuide page!
I was born in the old town of Padua in 1965 but I've lived in Venice for over 30 years. I moved here to attend college and then settled down.
After graduation in Anglo American literature I did different jobs: at the Biennale del Cinema (Venice Movie Festival), in museums, and for a few years I tought, too. In 1998 I approached tourism and got the license to work as tourist assistant. A few years later I became a guide.
I love food and cooking is my great passion, that's why I do enogastronomic tours, too.
After many years of touring I'm still emotional about my town. I'm very happy when I see people enjoying the time together and being enchanted by Venice never ending beauty!
Looking forward meeting you here!
Reviews
“Introduction to Venice”
We had a wonderful three hour walk through Venice with Isabella. She gave an excellent overview of the history of the city. Her introduction was filled with endless and wonderful stories regarding the food, the history, the culture, the architecture, the politics, and the joys and difficulties of living in perhaps the most beautiful city ever built. She personalized our tour including a few specific and very personal interests. She introduced us to wonderful Venetian products with which we were not familiar, and pointed out several museums which we were not to miss. Overall, our visit was tremendously enhanced by this tour. Her English was wonderful. We enjoyed the time we spent with her, and when we return to northern Italy will likely ask her for future guidance. I honestly think she provided the best private tour I have ever experienced.
Isabella B.
Chip Chip Chip! What a review! Thanks so much. You made my day. I really hope to meet you again in the near future! Best regards
$524/ per group
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