St. Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco) Tours and Tickets - page 13

Begin your experience with a welcome glass of prosecco, followed by a selection of traditional Venetian flavors. Savor marinated sardines and prawns in saor, then enjoy tender baby octopus with polenta alongside the iconic baccalà alla vicentina. The journey continues with bigoli pasta in squid ink and paccheri with a rich, slow-cooked meat ragù. As a main course, taste the classic Venetian beef stew with tomato and peas , prepared according to local tradition. End on a sweet note with your choice of tiramisù or panna cotta. The experience takes place in a cozy, refined restaurant in the heart of the San Marco district, just steps from Venice’s iconic landmarks. The setting is intimate and artistic, featuring hand-painted fabrics created by artists who once gathered here. It still reflects its bohemian past, when guests could even exchange artworks instead of paying, attracting figures such as Marc Chagall and Pablo Picasso—a creative legacy that lives on in its atmosphere today.

Welcome, cruise passengers arriving in Ravenna and dreaming of immersing yourself in the timeless beauty and rich history of Venice, we have the perfect full-day shore excursion designed just for you. ✨ Sail through the Giudecca Canal, taking in breathtaking views of the city. ✨ Stroll across the legendary Ponte di Rialto, the oldest and most famous bridge in Venice. ✨ Admire the exquisite Basilica di San Marco, an architectural wonder shimmering with golden mosaics. ✨ Marvel at the majestic Doge’s Palace, once the seat of Venetian power. ✨ Enjoy free time in the heart of Venice – the iconic Piazza San Marco, where history and beauty come alive. Our expert, certified guides will bring Venice to life with fascinating stories and insights, ensuring an unforgettable experience. Comfortable, efficient transportation with a guaranteed timely return to your ship makes your adventure stress-free and seamless. Book now with a 24-hour risk-free cancellation and discover Venice with us.

Rialto Bridge & Beyond: A Self-Guided Journey Through Venice Discover Venice like never before with my self-experience audio guide — not just a tour, but a journey I personally created to make your time unforgettable. Start at St. Mark’s Square, dive into over 1000 years of history, and explore must-see sites like the Doge’s Palace, Teatro La Fenice, and Bridge of Sighs. You’ll hear fascinating stories about Venice’s rise as a powerful merchant republic, walk through hidden gems like the Giardini Reali, and learn how East met West in this unique city. No minutes wasted — just pure discovery. This guide blends expert insight (featuring Dr. Susan Steer) with personal tips so you won’t just see Venice — you’ll feel it.

Rialto, San Marco and secret casinos — Venice's greatest hits, replayed as a game. This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through Venice on foot, using phone-based riddles to guide you from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time. • Cross the Ponte di Rialto, the Grand Canal's marble veteran • Take in Piazza San Marco, Europe's most famous drawing room • Find the Casino Venier, an 18th-century gambling den in disguise Around 2 hours, any group size, available in English and Italian. La Serenissima, seriously fun.

What makes this tour unique is the opportunity to create stunning photos in one of the world’s most famous squares, with a professional photographer guiding you through the best angles and compositions. Whether it's early morning serenity or the magical glow of sunset, the ambiance of Piazza San Marco adds a fairytale-like charm to every shot. Celebrate your love in the heart of Venice and take home memories that last a lifetime.

Venice has a millenary history filled not only with macabre tales of ghosts and crimes, but also with tender and fascinating legends. With the "Romantic Venice" treasure hunt, you will experience a magical adventure in the most evocative city in the world. Your task will be to search for clues and solve puzzles, in order to unlock the legend of the place and be able to advance to the next stage. IT'S FOR WHOM: • want to surprise your partner with a different magical experience or celebrate an anniversary • wants to celebrate a hen/stag party • wants to discover the city with friends between one bacaro and another • wants to experience a family adventure (supervision is required for children under 12).

See Venice’s most enchanting sights through the eyes of a local with this private, 2-hour tour of St. Mark’s Square and its magnificent monuments. Get priority access to the glittering, Italo-Byzantine St. Mark’s Basilica, and stroll through the charming alleys and backstreets that surround it with an art historian guide. Add an optional boat ride through the city’s famous canals for a quintessential Venetian experience.

if this is your first time in Venice, there are certain things that you need to now. First of all: Venice is a fish ;) In this tour I will tell you everything about the City and why in the first place people wanted to live on the water. I will guide you around the different "Sestieri" and "campi". We will learn a little bit of every aspect of Venice, from how to move around the little streets to where we buy our fish. I will tell you about my life here, as a Venetian mom, the surviving acts that we use today and what was used in the medieval age. What to eat and where, but especially, what to drink it's something that only a real local can tell. Remember, there is so much more than Aperol spritz.

Join a Local for a two-hour exclusive journey through Venice, a can't-miss experience that invites you to admire historic landmarks, relive storied pasts, and dive into the city's rich culture. • Discover Venice’s past with the guidance of a Local. • Uncover how the Rialto Bridge has defined Venice's history. • Experience a personalised tour, tailored to your interests. • Get curated recommendations for further city discovery. • Enjoy a private and intimate tour, exclusively for your group. Immerse yourself in Venice's heritage and let its history become part of your own journey.

Venice is home to many spectacular landmarks, but shortlisting them and planning an itinerary when traveling with kids can be challenging. Take the stress out of your trip planning, and benefit from the assistance of a child-friendly guide who provides treasure hunts, stories, and games. As it’s a private tour, the trip can be tailored to children’s ages and interests. Highlights include St. Mark’s Basilica, Rialto Bridge, the Grand Canal.

Enjoy your immersive 2 hours small group tour discovering the secrets and beauties of Venice. Step inside one of the first pearls of the floating city, San Mark Basilica, admiring its awe-inspiring mosaics and marbles with the skip-the-line access. Then head to Campo Santa Maria Formosa, the liveliest square of the City, full of beautiful buildings which hosts the famous Santa Maria formosa Church. Next stop will be San Giovanni and Paolo Basilic, one of the most magnificent and impressive religious building of Venice. Get ready to be astonished by austerity and beauty of the last stop of the tour, Rialto Bridge, iconic spot that attract people from all around the world. Ask your guide to take a picture of this unique esperience to treasure forever.

Discover the highlights of Venice, without getting lost in the maze-like streets, with this 2-in-1 experience that focuses on the city’s history and traditions. Begin at St. Mark’s Square and hear about the important landmarks from your guide before venturing out to explore romantic bridges, picturesque streets, and hidden corners you’d likely overlook. Then, glide along the canal in a gondola and continue on foot to learn more about the city.

Discover Venice on a private walking tour with a licensed local guide, combining iconic highlights with hidden streets and authentic neighborhoods away from the crowds. Starting near the historic Rialto area, explore lively markets, picturesque canals and quiet squares while learning how Venice became one of the world’s greatest maritime powers. Walk through lesser-known districts beyond the busiest tourist routes, pass the area traditionally associated with Marco Polo’s house and visit Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo, one of Venice’s most impressive historic squares. Along the way, enjoy external views of important landmarks while discovering stories about Venice’s history, traditions and everyday life. Unlike large group tours, this private experience allows you to explore Venice at a relaxed pace with personalized commentary and time for questions. An optional break at a local café offers a chance to experience Venice more slowly before ending in magnificent St Mark’s Square.

Explore the hidden secrets of Venice and enjoy undivided attention from your guide on this private walking tour. Get away from the crowded main tourist attractions and get a glimpse of local spots that you wouldn’t discover alone. Opt to cap off the experience with a gondola ride.

Explore Venice in the most elegant way possible aboard a private luxury motorboat. With your personal guide leading the way, cruise the Grand Canal and smaller waterways for an intimate look at the city’s legendary beauty. Glide past landmarks like St. Mark’s Basilica, the Doge’s Palace, and the Rialto Bridge while uncovering tales of the city’s past and present. Traveling by private boat offers a peaceful escape from crowded streets, and with no other guests on board, it's ideal for families, couples, or those celebrating a special occasion. With flexible pacing and plenty of photo opportunities, this private experience captures the magic of Venice from its most authentic perspective—on the water.

Venice is a photographer’s paradise, but who snaps your photo when you’re the one behind the lens? This private portrait session will guarantee that you have plenty of shots worth posting on Instagram, or to share with friends and family. Pose with a professional photographer in iconic locations around Venice, including St. Mark’s Square, the Rialto Bridge, and the Riva degli Schiavoni gondola stand.

You will see the main Venetian sights: Piazza San Marco and San Polo, the old Rialto Bridge, depicted on thousands of postcards, Bridge of Sighs, the Scuola Grande di San Giovanni Evangelista, the magnificent Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari. Our guide will tell you the story of the foundation of the city, reveal the secrets of building of the palaces and will make you fall in love with Venice forever. Meet your guide at your centrally located hotel in Venice. The tour is intended for those who are in Venice for the first time and want to see its most famous places. You will walk along the picturesque streets, feel the unusual Venetian spirit, hear interesting legends and learn the history of the founding of the city on the water. During the tour, you will also learn many interesting facts about gondolas, and finally, we will visit osteria and taste the variety of “chikketi” (traditional Venetian snacks).

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The Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Square stand at the heart of Venice. From the dramatic facade of St. Mark’s Basilica to the Bridge of Sighs that brought prisoners to their cells, discover them with a private guide to share their history of politics and power struggles. If you’re staying in the San Polo or San Marco areas, your guide meets and greets you at your accommodation.

This tour allows you to really enjoy the beauty of Venice’s awakening. Explore Venice early in the morning when is still quiet and empty. Walk through campi and calli meeting only few locals on their way to work. Cross the Rialto bridge not yet invaded by the masses (perfect time to stop for a memorable picture from the top!) and reach the ancient trade center of Venice. Here we will have a real venetian breakfast (coffee/capuccino and pastry) standing like the locals do. Did you know that coffee arrived in Europe thanks to the venetian merchants? Learn it and other interesting stories and anecdotes from your local guide. After breakfast, we will walk through the local market to reach the Grand Canal where a gondola ferry will be waiting for us to let you discover Venice from its natural point of view: the water.

Get an overview of one of the world’s most unique cities without the hassle of following a map and guidebook with this private walking tour of Venice. Take in St. Mark’s Square, Cathedral, and Doge’s Palace, plus the Rialto Bridge, and Grand Canal with your guide and learn about the history and lore of the Floating City. Customize the pace and route on this private tour to fit your pace and interests.

One of the most-visited cities in Europe, many of the tourists visiting Venice every year will only scratch the surface of the city’s beloved landmarks. With this private walking tour, you can navigate with ease through enchanting canals, hidden squares, and bustling piazzas alongside a guide who brings local stories and art history to the fore. Experience the lesser-seen side of Venice at your own pace, with insider tips and curated stops.

It's easy to get turned around in the maze-like streets of Venice and waste precious time trying to navigate your way around the city on your own. On this tour, make the most of each moment by exploring the city with a guide, admiring its opulent architecture and charming alleys and canals without getting lost. Bypass the line at St. Mark's Basilica with pre-booked tickets and listen as your guide explains the church and its artistic masterpieces. After a break, meet up again to cap off your day with a gondola ride.

In a city teeming with sights, how do you know where to begin? This private walking tour ticks off Venice’s most celebrated landmarks: St. Mark’s Square and Palazzo Ducale, the famous spiraled staircase of Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo, and the stunning facade of La Fenice Theatre. Itineraries are customizable, letting you explore the Floating City at your own pace.