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Best of Venice walking tour

2-hour walking tour of Venice's top attractions - St Mark's Basilica, St Mark's Square, plus "hidden" Venice

St Mark's Basilica from Grand Canal, Venice
St Mark's Basilica from Grand Canal, Venice

See the top Venice attractions in a short space of time on this comprehensive Best of Venice walking tour, led by a professional guide.

Your two hour Venice walking tour starts at the entrance to the Royal Gardens, on the waterfront of St Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco). Here you'll walk around to discover the layout and history of highlights including the Doge’s Palace and the iconic bell tower.

Skip-the-line entrance included to St Mark's Basilica

Following this enjoy a tour of St Mark's Basilica, to which you’ll have skip-the-line access. At St Mark's you can marvel at the cathedral’s soaring domed ceiling and ornate altars.

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Explore St Mark's Square and hidden canals, bridges and streets

Following your visit to St Mark's you continue your walking tour by wandering along Venice’s narrow canals and through picturesque squares to admire hidden gems like Santa Maria Formosa church, Calle Paradiso or San Zulian.

This is the 'real Venice' where you can witness splendid Gothic and Renaissance architecture of some of the city’s lesser-known palaces and learn about the daily lives of Venetian nobility.

Explore the off-the-beaten track Castello district and Hidden Venice known only to the locals

Your tour concludes in St Mark's Square—an ideal spot to admire the wares of local artisans, grab an authentic bite at a local café, or continue exploring the city on your own.

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Best of Venice Walking Tour with St Mark's Basilica highlights

St Mark's square & Doge's Palace, Venice
Explore St Mark's Square with your professional guide
  • 2-hour walking tour of Venice's top attractions

  • Discover St Mark's Square & lesser known Venice with your professional guide

  • Skip the long lines at St Mark's Basilica with fast-track entrance

  • Pass by Doge's Palace and Bell Tower, cross Ponte del Remedio bridge

  • Explore Campo Santa Maria Formosa, Calle Paradiso and many more attractions

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BEST OF VENICE 2-HOUR WALKING TOUR WITH ST MARK'S BASILICA

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Guided 2-hr walking tour of Venice with entrance to St Mark's Basilica

• Skip-the-line access to St Mark's Basilica • Professional guided 2-hr walking tour • Explore lesser-known Venice • See St Mark's Square, Doge's Palace and Bell Tower, cross Ponte del Remedio bridge, explore Campo Santa Maria Formosa, Calle Paradiso & more

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