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Venice in a Day: The Main Highlights of the City

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3h 30m
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Venice in a Day: The Main Highlights of the City
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About This Tour

Venice in a day tour is a combination city tour, of 4 of our most popular tours taken in Venice and the best way to spend your time in Venice. Starting in Saint Mark’s square, this atmospheric walking tour will then whisk you away from the crowded streets into the treasure filled pockets of the Castello area. A qualified guide will walk you through the hidden squares, winding canals and historical buildings providing you with a perfect introduction to the origins, symbols, traditions, architecture, and life in current day Venice. The tour then continues with the guided visit inside the Doge's Palace and the Saint Marks Basilica. The walking tour ends in Saint Mark's square at 1.00 pm At this time you will have approx 2 hours free to stroll around the area or to have lunch (not included) The last appointment of your package is the 30 min classic gondola ride at 3:00 pm or 5.15 pm (verify the availability on your date).

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Venice in a Day: The Main Highlights of the City
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Venice in a Day: The Main Highlights of the City
Venice in a Day: The Main Highlights of the City
Venice in a Day: The Main Highlights of the City
Venice in a Day: The Main Highlights of the City
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What's Included

Headsets to hear the guide clearly
30-minute shared gondola ride (not guided)
Entrance fees for the St Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace
Correr museum entrance ticket to visit on your own
1-hour 30 min external walking tour from St Marks square to Castello area

What's Not Included

Gratuities
Hotel pick up and drop off
Food and drink
Hidden itineraries in the Doge's Palace
Pala d'oro
Museum and Loggia dei Cavalli on the 1st floor

Additional Information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please arrive at each meeting point 15 minutes before the departure of the tour
Large bags and rucksacks are NOT allowed inside the Basilica or Doge's Palace
Knees and shoulders MUST be covered inside the Basilica
On occasion, Saint Mark's Basilica may be closed due to public holidays, religious ceremonies, private events or high water and the local service provider is not always informed in advance
For children document required
All the late arrivals or no show are NO REFUND!
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

Meeting Point

15 min before in Calle larga de l’Ascension - 30124 (behind the Correr museum on the opposite side of the Saint Marks Basilica). Look for the TURIVE assistant next to the post office San Marco. Walking tour from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Gondola ride at 3:00 pm

Special Instructions

MEETING POINT: Print or show your voucher TWICE, once for the walking tour in the morning and once for the gondola in the afternoon. 15 min before in Calle larga de l’Ascension - 30124 (behind the Correr museum on the opposite side of the Saint Marks Basilica).Look for the TURIVE assistant next to the post office San Marco. • Walking tour from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm (4 hours) • Gondola ride at 3:00 pm or 5.15 pm (30 min) April-October 3 pm or 5.15pm / November-March 3 pm • Check-in is 15 minutes prior to booked tour start time • This activity is not wheelchair accessible • Shoulders and knees must be covered inside the Basilica • Backpacks are not allowed inside the Basilica and the Doge's Palace • From the 1st of November to the 31st of March there is no skip-the-line entrance to the Basilica Emergency Number: Office: +39 041 5239979 Mobile: +39 349 3054767 It is your responsibility to be at the meeting point punctually. Late arrivals, no shows, NO REFUND!

Cancellation Policy

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