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.

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.

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.

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 with a kid-focused guide who keeps everyone engaged with tales of Venetian history and lore.

Venice can be overwhelming for first-time visitors. This group tour simplifies sightseeing in the city with a pre-planned itinerary that includes a walking tour around St. Mark's Square, skip-the-line entry to St. Mark’s Basilica and a gondola ride down the Grand Canal. Follow your guide as they take the lead, getting a feel for the city and its history along the way.

Discover the best of Venice by and by water on a combo walking and gondola tour. Stroll through the charming squares and narrow backstreets of the historic city center with a guide, learning the fascinating history of the Venetian Republic along the way. Explore highlights of St. Mark's Square and other landmarks like Santa Maria Formosa church and the Mercerie, and then hop into a classic Venetian gondola for a 30-minute ride through the city's captivating canals.

Get a taster of Venice, even if you're short on time, with this walking tour of the city. Follow your guide as they lead you to the city's key highlights, including St. Mark's Basilica, the Doge's Palace and the church of Santa Maria Formosa. Learn about the city's Renaissance history and cultural significance as you go, all whilst leaving plenty of time for other activities later in the day.

Take an unconventional family friendly art tour with your family! You will visit Venice and the Accademia museum in an unexpected way! Your guide will play games, activities and scavenger hunts in the Accademia Museum and throughout the pitoresque Dorsoduro quarter. Do not miss such an involving experience for the whole family!

Explore Venice on a kid-friendly outdoor tour, perfect for families looking to discover the city’s charm. Begin your adventure at the iconic Rialto Bridge, where kids can enjoy the lively atmosphere and watch boats float down the Grand Canal. From there, reach St. Mark’s Square, where your guide will bring the historic piazza to life with stories about its towering St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace. Next, stop by the House of Marco Polo (from outside), where children can learn about the legendary explorer’s adventures, sparking their imagination with tales of distant lands. Continue your journey through the city’s narrow alleyways, discovering hidden gems along the way, until it’s time for a well-deserved treat—a delicious tiramisu tasting! Kids will love savoring this famous Venetian dessert at a local bakery, ending the tour on a sweet note. This 2.5-hour walking tour is designed to keep children engaged while offering a fun and educational experience for the whole family.

Take this 2,5-hour scavenger hunt of you want to enjoy your first introduction about the city of Venice. You will share your family friendly guide with other children and parents (no more than 12 people in the group) so that the fun will double! Your kids will be 100% entertained with games, trivia and treasure hunts! You will not miss: Rialto Bridge, St. Mark's square and much more.

Step into the soul of Venice on an unforgettable 90-minute guided walking tour through the heart of La Serenissima. Wander along charming streets and hidden corners as your expert guide reveals over 1,000 years of history, bringing to life the legendary "Queen of the Seas." Discover the city's iconic landmarks and fascinating stories of power, trade, and art that made Venice a crossroads of civilizations. The journey culminates at the magnificent St. Mark's Basilica, where you'll admire dazzling golden mosaics, precious marble floors, and an extraordinary blend of Byzantine, Romanesque, and Gothic architecture. Continue to the Basilica Museum to see priceless treasures and the famous original bronze horses, then step onto the panoramic terrace for breathtaking views over St. Mark's Square and Venice's unforgettable skyline. A captivating experience combining history, culture, art, and spectacular scenery - an essential tour for anyone who wants to discover Venice's true magic.