Byzantine Venice Tour and Gondola Ride
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Price per person
FromUSD $151
Cancellation Policy
If cancellation is made up to 48 hours prior the departure date, you will not have any charge. Cancellations within 48 hours will incur a 100% service charge. If the tour is canceled by the operator due to unforeseen circumstances, a full refund will be provided.
Description
This combination of three tours will take you to the heart of Venice and its Byzantine art heritage
The first part will take you into the enchanting Venice made up of countless bridges, channels and "campo" (little squares), the pulsing heart of a water city. Following your experienced tour guide, you will learn more about Venice's present and past and interesting facts about life in a city built on water. Campo Santa Maria Formosa, Campo and Church SS. Giovanni e Paolo, the Mercerie, are only some of the highlights which will be admired during this walk.
In the second part of the tour you will discover not only one of Venice's most famous sites and symbols, but also one among the world's most beautiful and breathtaking cathedrals: The St Mark's Basilica.
Overlooking St Mark's Square and St Mark's Basin, the Basilica is one of the finest exemple of Byzantine art in the world.
Surrounded by the majesic interiors, you will learn more about Venice's history and in particular about its patron saint, St Mark. How did the saint's relics end up shielded here? Where do all these foreign decorations adorning the Basilica's interiors and exteriors come from? Let's discover it together!
At last, let yourself admire Venice from a unique perspective: the water. In an eye glimpse, it will be like being projected into another world, away from the crowded alleys of the historical center and ready to discover a deeper side of Venice.
IMPORTANT!!: Between the Basilica guided tour and the gondola ride you will have approx a 3 hour-break.
The first part will take you into the enchanting Venice made up of countless bridges, channels and "campo" (little squares), the pulsing heart of a water city. Following your experienced tour guide, you will learn more about Venice's present and past and interesting facts about life in a city built on water. Campo Santa Maria Formosa, Campo and Church SS. Giovanni e Paolo, the Mercerie, are only some of the highlights which will be admired during this walk.
In the second part of the tour you will discover not only one of Venice's most famous sites and symbols, but also one among the world's most beautiful and breathtaking cathedrals: The St Mark's Basilica.
Overlooking St Mark's Square and St Mark's Basin, the Basilica is one of the finest exemple of Byzantine art in the world.
Surrounded by the majesic interiors, you will learn more about Venice's history and in particular about its patron saint, St Mark. How did the saint's relics end up shielded here? Where do all these foreign decorations adorning the Basilica's interiors and exteriors come from? Let's discover it together!
At last, let yourself admire Venice from a unique perspective: the water. In an eye glimpse, it will be like being projected into another world, away from the crowded alleys of the historical center and ready to discover a deeper side of Venice.
IMPORTANT!!: Between the Basilica guided tour and the gondola ride you will have approx a 3 hour-break.
Reviews
4.8
based on 40 reviews
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Guide
4.6
Value for money
4.8
Organization
4.6
Diego F.
Salta, ARWith family
5.0/5
Lo volvería a hacer sin dudarlo. Se ve que el guía elige bien qué contar, nunca se hizo pesado. En Basilica's nos quedamos un buen rato en silencio, mirando. Gracias por el día que nos hicieron pasar.
Guide5.0Value for money5.0Organization5.0
6 people found this helpful
Larissa H.
Campinas, BRAs a couple
5.0/5
Repetiria sem pensar
Uma das melhores coisas que fizemos em Venecia. O guia falava os dois idiomas do grupo sem dificuldade. Basilica's nos surpreendeu, não esperávamos algo assim. A frequência entre os ônibus poderia ser melhor nas últimas paradas. Super recomendado.
Guide4.0Value for money4.0Organization5.0
Javier H.
Sevilla, ESIn a group
5.0/5
Vale cada centavo
Terminamos el día hablando de lo bien que había estado. La explicación en Venecia nos dejó pensando. Volveríamos a contratarlo.
Guide5.0Value for money5.0Organization5.0
13 people found this helpful
Vinicius N.
Fortaleza, BRSolo traveler
5.0/5
É daquelas coisas que a gente lembra anos depois. Em Basílica ficamos um tempo em silêncio, só olhando. O guia turístico experiente em espanhol resolveu nosso dia. Recomendo sem pensar.
Guide5.0Value for money4.0Organization5.0
Nicole E.
Los Angeles, USAs a couple
5.0/5
Great service
Excellent from start to finish. The food was delicious and the portions generous. The room at Veneza is a gem in itself. I have already recommended it to two friends travelling next month.
Guide5.0Value for money5.0Organization5.0
Rodrigo R.
Sao Paulo, BRWith family
5.0/5
Uma das melhores coisas que fizemos em Venecia. Ótimo que venha com transporte ida e volta nos hotéis. Ficamos sem palavras em Praia Barra do Venecia.
Guide5.0Value for money5.0Organization5.0
Frequently asked questions about this tour
- What is included in Byzantine Venice Tour and Gondola Ride?
- Experienced tour guide in Spanish. Admission to the Basilica. 25/30 minutes gondola ride (shared one, up to 5 people on one gondola). Personal headsets to hear the guide better
- What is not included in Byzantine Venice Tour and Gondola Ride?
- Food, beverages and other services not especified. Hotel pick-up and drop-off. Optional gratuities
- What is the cancellation policy for Byzantine Venice Tour and Gondola Ride?
- If cancellation is made up to 48 hours prior the departure date, you will not have any charge. Cancellations within 48 hours will incur a 100% service charge. If the tour is canceled by the operator due to unforeseen circumstances, a full refund will be provided.
- Where does Byzantine Venice Tour and Gondola Ride take place?
- Byzantine Venice Tour and Gondola Ride is booked on PlanTrip for the destination Venice. The product page lists the price, inclusions and how to complete the online reservation.
Highlights
- Learn about the symbols and the history of the Basilica's interiors
- Discover Venice from two unique perspectives
- Interesting facts about Venice's history and present
Important
The gondola ride will be at 3.00 pm, so customers will have a 3 hour-break approx. between the Basilica part and the gondola.
* During high season, queuing might be expected at the entrance of St. Mark's Basilica.
* For security reasons backpacks and bags are not allowed inside the Basilica
* Please wear appropriate clothes to enter the Basilica (no bare knees or shoulders)
* Please note that no refund will be accepted for no shows or late arrivals. The tour will take place also with rain, in the event of exceptional high tide it might be cancelled and refund will be provided.
* Please be aware that starting from April 25th and on certain dates, registration and payment of an access contribution will be necessary to visit the city of Venice. We encourage you to check all the information and procedures for registration or payment on the dedicated website of Comune di Venezia https://cda.veneziaunica.it/en
* Spanish speaking guide: Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
* During high season, queuing might be expected at the entrance of St. Mark's Basilica.
* For security reasons backpacks and bags are not allowed inside the Basilica
* Please wear appropriate clothes to enter the Basilica (no bare knees or shoulders)
* Please note that no refund will be accepted for no shows or late arrivals. The tour will take place also with rain, in the event of exceptional high tide it might be cancelled and refund will be provided.
* Please be aware that starting from April 25th and on certain dates, registration and payment of an access contribution will be necessary to visit the city of Venice. We encourage you to check all the information and procedures for registration or payment on the dedicated website of Comune di Venezia https://cda.veneziaunica.it/en
* Spanish speaking guide: Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
Cancellation Policy
If cancellation is made up to 48 hours prior the departure date, you will not have any charge. Cancellations within 48 hours will incur a 100% service charge. If the tour is canceled by the operator due to unforeseen circumstances, a full refund will be provided.
