REGULAR WALKING TOUR OF VENICE  (TOUR CODE: TOUR 1 - YEX)

Meeting the official English speaking guide in St. Mark’s Square and have a walk outdoors through the most characteristic and important places for the history of Venice. A qualified and experienced guide will escort you through the millennium of life of the Serenissima Republic, recalling the past full of charm of this unique city. An essential tour for the understanding of this unique city. Route: St. Mark’s Square (origins, history and description of the main monuments: St. Mark’s Basilica, Doge’s Palace, Bell Tower, Clock Tower and Procuratie); Santa Maria Formosa (history and anecdotes related to this wonderful and characteristic square); Campo SS. Giovanni e Paolo (the "Pantheon" of Venice, with the Great School of Charity and the Captains of fortune; Marco Polo’s House and Malibran Theatre (anecdotes of past and recent history cross each other in this beautiful corner of Venice). Return to St. Mark’s Square through the Mercerie Street, vital connection between Rialto and San Marco and the main street for the city shopping. The tour lasts about 1,5 hours. The tour includes a private multilingual guide. Operated every day. Meeting 8.50 h am in St. Mark’s Square. A minimum number of persons is required to operate the tour.

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REGULAR WALKING TOUR OF THE DOGE’S PALACE  (TOUR CODE: TOUR 2 - YEX)

Meeting the official English speaking guide in St. Mark’s Square and guided visit to the Doge’s Palace, a masterpiece of the gothic art which represented for centuries the seat of the Venetian political power. In his splendid rooms, plastered and immersed in hundreds of masterpieces of painting, the Duke and his Council controlled the fate of a thousand-year history republic. You will live it together with a qualified and experienced guide that will show you the halls of power, plunging you in a very particular historical context: the European Middle Ages and the immediately following centuries. You will be surprised of the rich details of the gold staircase, of the realism of the scenes depicted by many artists who have decorated this building, you will relive the anguish of the prisoners crossing the famous Bridge of Sighs, and entering the Venetian prisons, famous for hosting the famous Casanova. The tour lasts about 1 hour. The tour includes a private multilingual guide, admission without queuing to the Doge’s Palace and whispers audio headset (no whispers for groups smaller than 10 pax). For security reasons sacks, bags or knapsacks are not allowed inside the Doge’s Palace. Operated every day. Meeting 10.45 h am in St. Mark’s Square. A minimum number of persons is required to operate the tour.

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REGULAR WALKING TOUR OF THE GOLDEN BASILICA  (TOUR CODE: TOUR 3 - YEX)

Meeting the official English speaking guide in St. Mark’s Square and guided visit to the St. Mark’s Basilica, one of the most majestic Basilicas of the world! On this tour, escorted by a qualified and experienced guide prepared in accordance with the Curia of Venice, enjoy a full visit of this masterpiece of byzantine art, unique of its kind in Italy, you will have the pleasure to savour beautiful gold mosaics and marble inlays of the floors, sitting comfortably while our guide will show you the represented biblical scenes, the history and the particularities of this ancient Basilica. Admire The Pala d'oro, exquisite example of the byzantine art with its thousands of gems and precious stones; enjoy the view of the Treasury, a splendor of the religious art collected along the centuries. At the end, included in the tour but optional, you can have a trip by private boat to Murano Island, in a glass factory to see and touch one of the Venetian greatest arts. The return to St. Mark’s Square is included. The duration of the whole trip to Murano is of about 2 hours.The privileged entry and the special collaboration with the Curia of Venice allow us to avoid the queues! Some days, due to church services or exceptional high tides, the access to the site may not be possible: the tour can be held the next day or reimbursed. For the visit of the Basilica, a proper clothing is needed (no shorts or tank tops) and for security reasons bags and back packs are not allowed. The tour lasts about 1 hour. The tour includes a private multilingual guide and whispers audio headset (no whispers for groups smaller than 10 pax). Operated from Monday to Saturday, never on Sunday. Meeting at 12.00 h pm in St. Mark’s Square. A minimum number of persons is required to operate the tour.

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REGULAR WALKING COMBINED TOURS:

PACKAGE: DUCAL VENICE:  Tour 1 + Tour 2 as per above descriptions  (YEX)

PACKAGE: INSIDE VENICE:  Tour 2 + Tour 3 as per above descriptions, never on Sunday  (YEX)

PACKAGE: ABSOLUTE VENICE:  Tour 1 + Tour 2 + Tour 3 as per above descriptions, never on Sunday

PACKAGE: BYZANTINE VENICE:  Tour 1 + Tour 3 as per above descriptions, never on Sunday  (YEX)

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REGULAR DISCOVER VENICE ON FOOT (TOUR CODE: TOUR 4 - APT SUMM / VALL WINT)

Meeting the official English speaking guide in St. Mark’s Square for an unusual outdoor walking tour through the area between St. Mark’s Square and the Rialto Bridge, away from the crowded areas of the city, through typical narrow Venetian streets (calli) and squares (campielli): Calle Larga 22 Marzo (one of the largest and most picturesque lanes of Venice, full of beautiful and exclusive shops), S. Moisè Church, Opera House La Fenice, S. Angelo, Stairs of Bovolo, Ca’ Farsetti City Hall, Grand Canal and Rialto Bridge. This tour do not include the visit of St. Mark’s Square. The tour lasts about 1,5 hours and includes a private multilingual guide. Operated every day with meeting at 3.30 h pm in St. Mark’s Square. A minimum number of persons is required to operate the tour.

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REGULAR DISCOVER VENICE BY GONDOLA  (TOUR CODE: TOUR 5 - APT)

Meeting at the Gondola Station in St. Mark’s Square for a romantic 30 minute “promenade” by gondola that will take you along the canals of Venice and will make you dream. Enjoy the cruise through the city’s most secluded waterways passing under small bridges and appreciate the real peculiarity of this city floating on water. Choosing this tour, you will have the most romantic views of the city. The tour lasts about 30 minutes. Operated every day with meeting at 3.00 h pm in St. Mark’s Square. As there is no explanation, this tour does not include language services. A minimum number of persons is required to operate the tour.

REGULAR DISCOVER COMBINED TOURS:

PACKAGE: DISCOVER VENICE ON FOOT & BY GONDOLA:  Tour 4 + Tour 5 as per above descriptions

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REGULAR GONDOLA RIDE  (TOUR CODE: TOUR 5 BIS - ALI)

Meeting at the Gondola Station in St. Mark’s Square for a romantic 30 minute “promenade” by gondola that will take you along the canals of Venice and will make you dream. Enjoy the cruise through the city’s most secluded waterways passing under small bridges and appreciate the real peculiarity of this city floating on water. Choosing this tour, you will have the most romantic views of the city. The tour lasts about 30 minutes. Operated every day: from April 01 to October 31 with meeting at 11.00 h am, 12.00 h pm, 2.00 h pm and 4.30 h pm in St. Mark’s Square and from November 01 to March 31 with meeting at 12.00 h pm and 3.00 h pm in St. Mark’s Square. As there is no explanation, this tour does not include language services. A minimum number of persons is required to operate the tour.

REGULAR WALKING TOUR GHOSTS & LEGENDS  (TOUR CODE: TOUR 6 - BORT)

Meeting the official English speaking escort at Rialto Bridge. The Ghosts & Legends Tour is ideal for all members of a family. Venice at dust is a place full of mystery and intrigue. Travelling off the beaten track, you’ll explore the dimly-lit narrow alleys, crossing silent canals while being entertained by some Ghost Stories & Legends of Past & Present Venice. During the tour you will also see many architectural treasures of Venice hidden away in the back-streets, as well as exploring a secret passageway. The route is variable, tended to avoid big concentration of tourists and be immersed in an intimate and quiet atmosphere, helped by the twilight and darkness. The tour lasts about 1,5 hours and include a private multilingual guide. Operated only from April 1 to October 31 on Tuesday, Friday & Saturday at 8.00 h pm. A minimum number of persons is required to operate the tour.

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REGULAR EXCURSION TO THE 3 ISLANDS  (TOUR CODE: TOUR 7 - ALI)

Departure from St. Mark’s Square’s waterfront by motorboat and visit first to the Island of Murano, where one can see the antique art of making glass in a glass blowing factory. Then one proceeds to the characteristic Island of Burano, with its liveful bright colours and light contrasts, fishermen island and renowned for the lace making tradition. Last Island Torcello, the first settlement in the lagoon, with its old Cathedral and its atmosphere of remote Venetian past. The tour lasts about 4 hours. The tour includes an English speaking escort. Operated every day. Meeting in St. Mark’s Square at 9.30 h am, 11.00 h am, 2.30 h pm and 3.00 h pm from April 01 to October 31 and at 11.00 h am and 2.00 h pm only from November 01 to March 31. A minimum number of persons is required to operate the tour.

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REGULAR GRAND CANAL TOUR  (TOUR CODE: TOUR 8 - ALI)

Meeting in St. Mark’s Square, boarding the motor-launch with English speaking escort and tour of the Grand Canal with view on the most beautiful buildings which line the most famous canal of Venice.
You’ll be fascinated by the magnificent palaces, passing under the Rialto Bridge. The way back will be along the Giudecca’s Canal, where one can admire some masterpieces such as the Churches of Redentore and S.Giorgio Maggiore. The tour lasts about 1 hour. The tour includes an English speaking escort. Operated every day from May 1 to September 30 only. Meeting in St. Mark’s Square from April 1 to October 31 at 3.30 h pm and 4.30 h pm and from November 1 to March 31 at 3.30 h pm. A minimum number of persons is required to operate the tour.

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REGULAR GONDOLA SERENADE  (TOUR CODE: TOUR 9 - GIGL)

Meeting at the Gondola Station near St. Mark’s Square for a romantic “promenade” by gondola with live music and songs on board that will take you along the canals of Venice and will make you dream. Enjoy the cruise through the city’s most secluded waterways passing under small bridges and appreciate the real peculiarity of this city floating on water. Choosing this tour, you’ll have the most romantic views of the city, with a gondola trip in the day you prefer. The tour lasts about 35 minutes. Operated every day at 7.30 h pm from April 01 to October 31, departure also at 6.30 h pm from May 01 to September 30 and departure at 3.30 h pm from November 01 to March 31. A minimum number of persons is required to operate the tour.

Price per person: Euro 41,00

REGULAR LA FENICE OPERA HOUSE SPECIAL VISIT  (TOUR CODE: TOUR 11 - LUC)

Meeting the official English speaking guide in Campo San Luca for a special visit to the Venice Opera House La Fenice. If you are visiting Venice, the Teatro La Fenice is an essential destination to make your stay unique. A tour through the stuccoes and gilded beauty of its prestigious rooms will allow you to discover the secrets of the Theatre and its protagonists, and listen to its history from the origins to the present. The promenade through the Theatre is an exclusive service that gives access to the Theatre with an expert guide who will lead the guests to discover the Theatre and its spaces: the Foyer, the Theatre, the Great Hall, the Royal Box and the Apollonian Halls.The tour lasts about 1 hour and includes a private multilingual guide and admissions to the Opera House. Operated only on Fridays and Saturdays from April 01 to October 31 every day with meeting at 1.15 h pm in Campo San Luca and from November 01 to March 31 with meeting at 1.00 h pm in Campo San Luca. A minimum number of persons is required to operate the tour.

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REGULAR DOGE’S PALACE SECRET ITINERARY  (TOUR CODE: TOUR 12 - DUC)

The Secret Itinerary through the Doge’s Palace covers the rooms and chambers where the delicate work of some of the most important bodies in the Venetian administration was carried out. The tour offers an interesting insight into the civil and political history of the city, its public organisations and administration of justice. The itinerary starts in the rooms of the Ducal Notary (a sort of secretary to the various magistracy within the Venetian Republic) and the “Deputato alla Segreta” (who kept a special archive for the Council of the Ten, containing reserved material). From here, one passes up to the Office of the Great Chancellor and the beautiful Chamber of the Secret Chancellery, whose walls are lined with cabinets containing public and secret documents. Then, visit to the Torture Chamber, also known as the Chamber of Torment, a very disturbing place directly linked with the prisons. From the Torture Chamber you pass to the so-called Piombi. The name comes from the lead (piombo) covering on the roof. These cells were used exclusively for the prisoners of the Council of Ten - either those accused of political crimes, those awaiting sentence or those serving short prison terms. Located directly under the roof, the six or seven cells were formed of wooden partitions to which were nailed sheets of iron. Though so vividly described by Giacomo Casanova, the Piombi did in fact offer prisoners much better conditions than those in the pozzi (the wells), the terrible cells on the ground floor of the Doge’s Palace. From the attic, two long flights of stairs bring one to the Chamber of the Inquisitors, a much-feared magistracy that was set up in 1539 to protect state secrets. From here, one passes through to the Chamber of the Three Head Magistrates, chosen every month from amongst the members of the Council of Ten. The decoration of the ceiling and of the side compartments are by artists such as Giambattista Zelotti, Giambattista Ponchino and Paolo Veronese.
Through a secret passageway within a wooden cabinet, the Chamber of the Three Head Magistrates is linked directly to the Chamber of the Council of Ten, from which one can go on to visit the rest of the Palace. The visit must be pre-booked, and can only take place - at certain times, conditions and limited number of persons - in the company of a special Doge’s Palace guide who will explain all the special features of each individual room. The reservation is subject to reconfirmation by the Doge’s Palace Direction. This English speaking guided tour lasts about 1 hour and 15 minutes and it is operated everyday. For INDIVIDUALS, only in the morning (regular tours in ENGLISH at 9.55 h am, 10.45 h am and 11.35 h am, in ITALIAN at 9.30 h am and 11.10 h am, in FRENCH at 10.20 h am and 12.00 h pm). For GROUPS (min. 15 paying persons/max. 25 persons per group), only in the AFTERNOON (group tours starting from 1.00 h pm every half an hour according to availability). During the hottest summer months (01 July – 31 August), the secret itinerary tours in the afternoon is suspended due to the high temperature under the Doge’s Palace roof.

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