Church of Santa Maria Formosa (Chiesa di Santa Maria Formosa) Tours and Tickets

Short on time but want to learn about Venice? Take an express walking tour of the city and discover its highlights and hidden gems with a local guide. After starting with St. Mark’s Square and the basilica, you’ll hear tales of the Venetian Republic and Marco Polo as you stroll to the Doge’s Palace, Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo, the Merceria, and more.

Venice can be overwhelming for first-time visitors, but this attraction-packed half-day trip lets you tick off two quintessential experiences during your first morning. Marvel at the golden mosaics inside St. Mark’s Basilica, with skip-the-line admission tickets included to save you time. During a gondola cruise down the Grand Canal, you’ll glide by attractions like Rialto Bridge. Do it all with this one combination tour.

Venice is riveting. It captures you with its architecture, its beautiful canals, and the artwork housed within its galleries and churches. It seduces with its superb craftsmen who fashion masterpieces with glass and leather. There’s no place quite like it. Perfectly suited for discovery on foot, our self-guided audio tour allows you to set the pace and explore at your leisure as you uncover the stories of this amazing city. To discover this fascinating city in your own time and at your own pace just download this self-guided audio tour, pop in your headphones, open the map that comes with your download and start walking. You will learn about the city's history from its lagoon beginnings to the rise of its maritime empire, the politics of the Doge and the Republic, its influence on world trade and Renaissance period, as well as the fascinating buildings and individuals of its past that have moulded Venice. Please note that this tour is available in English, Mandarin and Dutch.

Explore the best of Venice on this 1.5-hour walking tour from St. Mark's Square to the Rialto Bridge. See the canal city's top sights, including St. Mark's Basilica, the Doge's Palace and the church of Santa Maria Formosa. Get to know the city of Venice in a more in-depth way with a knowledgeable guide leading you.

With no vehicles and a storybook maze of lanes, bridges, and canals, Venice is a captivating destination for kids. This private family-friendly tour visits the Rialto Bridge, St. Mark’s Square, and other top sights in just two hours, with a kid-focused guide who keeps everyone engaged with tales of Venetian history and lore.

If you’re traveling with kids and want to explore Venice without them losing interest, then this is the tour for you. Designed to make history fun, a kid-friendly guide combines sightseeing with interactive games, quizzes, and trivia. As you visit top landmarks such as St. Mark’s Square, Rialto Bridge, and Santa Maria Formosa Church, little explorers can stay entertained while learning along the way.

Keep little ones entertained when exploring St. Mark’s Basilica thanks to this private guided tour that’s adapted to suit young explorers. Rather than never-ending historical commentary, curb boredom with stories about golden mosaics and interactive activities to play along the way. Best of all, as it’s a private tour, there’s no need to accommodate the wishes of other travelers.