Private Tour of St Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace

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Private Tour of St Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace

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€118
Duration
2 h
Group size
Private tour
Guide languages
English, Italian

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Overview

This tour is unique because you will be able to understand the history of the Piazza di San Marco, the basilica and its millenary history, you will be able to admire the mosaics and marbles .... you will be able to see the Doges' Palace, where the events of the Serenissima Republic. But what will make the tour unique is the guide's passion and love for his city

What's included

I will offer each participant a drink at the end of the tour
being in a small group of maximum 6 people, the tour also starts with two people

Not included

entrance ticket to the ducal palace; possible skip the line basilica
do not carry bulky backpacks or bags
you should not take photographs or make videos in the basilica
to dress in a manner appropriate to the sacred place for the basilica, in summer the women will have to cover themselves

What you will do

Basilica di San Marco
Visit of Piazza San Marco, external and internal explanation of the Basilica of San Marco with its splendid mosaics
External explanation of the ducal palace. Small break of about 15 min and then continuation of the visit in the ducal palace. Visit to the institutional halls, bridge of sighs and passage through prisons
1 h
Palazzo Ducale
You will visit the marvelous ducal palace, place of power and government of the Serenissima republic of Venice.
You will be able to see the marvelous internal rooms where the senators were ... the ambassadors ... and then you will see the marvelous hall of the greatest council with the wonderful painting of Paradise by Tintoretto.
You will then go to the bridge of sighs and you will be able to go through the prisons ....
1 h

Meeting point

between the columns of Marco and Todaro

End point: between the columns of Marco and Todaro

Important information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it