Byzantine Venice
- Codice Tour: T13
- Id Tour: 14
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The universe of Venice, "Serenissima Repubblica" - The treasures of the golden Basilica.
Part One
Visit the monuments of Venice, a city of glory and supremacy.
We are right in the heart of the city to visit the most famous locations in the history of Venice. The splendour of the thousand-year history of the Republic of Venice flows before us: its civilisation, enlightened government and supremacy over the seas and the Mediterranean nations.
Part Two
Visit St Mark's Basilica and discover its treasures
Venice has always been proud of the affluence of St Mark's Basilica, a perfect reflection of its endeavours and its proximity to the Orient. Here Venetian art is a sumptuous amalgam of Byzantine, Romanesque and Gothic elements in celebration of God and the endeavours of the Republic of Venice. The five domes of Oriental inspiration enclose fabulous treasures: precious white marbles, blue enamels and pure gold mosaics. On the central terrace there are four bronze prancing horses in front of the façade. The iridescent mosaics of the interiors tell the stories of Saint Mark and episodes from the Old and New Testaments, while the mediaeval soul is captured in the saints appearing in the iconostases who act as guardians of the radiant Pala d’Oro and the Treasury of Saint Mark.
Highlights
- St Mark's Square (St Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace, the Bell Tower, the Clock Tower and the Procuratie);
- Santa Maria Formosa
- Campo SS. Giovanni e Paolo
- House of Marco Polo and the Malibran Theatre
- Return to St Mark's through the Mercerie, the vital road between Rialto and St Mark's and the city's main shopping district.
- Enter St. Mark’s Basilica through the St. Peter’s Door with skip the line access
- Visit the Basilica interior and hear a detailed description of the gold mosaics
- Admire the gem-encrusted Pala d’Oro
Official Recognized Tour
Authorized Guides
Reservations in Real Time
Periods and Meeting Points
SEASON
From March 25th to November 2nd
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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MEETING POINT AND DEPARTURE DETAILS
SEASON
From November 5th to March 24th
Monday
English
Tuesday
English / Franch
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
English / German
Saturday
English / Franch / Spanish
Sunday
not present
From 26st December to 8st January
From 11st February to 21st February
Monday
English / Franch
Tuesday
English / Franch
Wednesday
English / Spanish / Franch
Thursday
English / Franch
Friday
English / German / Franch
Saturday
English / Franch / Spanish
Sunday
not present
MEETING POINT AND DEPARTURE DETAILS
Things to Remember
On request all excursions can be organized privately
- Each participant is required to present himself promptly to the meeting place
- The delay at the meeting point or the non-presence are grounds for cancellation of the right to reimbursement
Duration
approx. 2 hours and 45 minutes
Guided Tour
Morning
Details
From 25th March to 2nd November
Adults: 62.00 € per person
Children under 6: free (Infant)
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