St Mark’s Square Venice Tour
Exclusive insights into St Mark’s Square, St Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace
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- Luisella | about the guide
St. Mark’s Square stood at the heart of politics and religion in the Republic of Venice. On this tour you will discover a wide array of historic and artistic treasures to explore and admire.
Take in the delicate gold-leaf mosaics and ornate altar screen at St Mark’s Basilica, home to the bones of the famous saint. By the basilica, you’ll find Doge’s Palace, the former seat of the Venetian government that is now hugely popular museum.
Are you ready to delve into the city’s history and politics as your private guide take you around the splendid rooms and hidden corners of this world-famous gothic palace?
Stroll over the Bridge of Sighs into the New Prison; and capture the stunning panoramas of the Venetian Lagoon.
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Venice and the Veneto Region
Italy -
3 hrs
DURATION -
9
MAX. No. ON TOUR
TOUR DETAILS
- keywords :
- Doge’s Palace, Renaissance architecture, private Venice tour, Italian history, St Mark’s Square, St Mark’s Basilica
- transport :
- Walking tour
- ACTIVITY LEVEL :
- Moderate
- ACCESSIBLE TO THE DISABLED :
- yes
- Kid friendly :
- Children are welcome
- LANGUAGES:
- Italien/Italian (native), Anglais/English (Bilingual), Allemand/German (Bilingual)
- MAX. No. OF PEOPLE :
- 9
INCLUDED IN THE TOUR
Services of a professional private guide for 3 hours
NOT INCLUDED
- Lunch - Entrance fee for Doge’s Palace (entry fees to be provided upon request as they change constantly) - Entrance fee for St Mark’s Church Museum and Altar (entry fees to be provided upon request as they change constantly)
ITINERARY
This 3-hour private tour will take reveal some of the highlights of St. Mark’s Square. The visit begins at St Mark’s Basilica including the Altar and Museum. You’ll go inside Doge’s Palace for a guided visit including the Bridge of Sighs, New Prison, and more. NOTE: The exact timing of the tour depends on the palace opening hours. Please note, reservations should be made in advance
WHERE AND WHEN?
- MEET-UP LOCATION:
- St. Mark’s Square
- END OF TOUR LOCATION:
- St. Mark’s Square
about
your guide
Luisella
Venice and the Veneto Region
- languages :
- Italien/Italian, Anglais/English, Allemand/German
Like my family for many generations, I was born and raised in Venice. After studying languages and literature at university, including a year in the USA, and working on several cultural preservation projects, I qualified as a professional tour guide in 1999. During my private tours, you’ll share in my passion for my city, its history and art treasures. The customized walking tours will take you through the different “sestieri” of Venice, so that you can see the city through different eyes. You’ll discover local craftsmanship, Renaissance art, cosmopolitan identity and much more as you explore Venice and Venetian Lagoon including the islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello. I adore travelling, history, art, languages (I speak English, German and Italian), getting to know people from different countries, photography and reading.
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