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Morning Foot Tour of Venice Island

A walking tour which offers a short historical and artistic introduction to the city of Venice.


Duration of tour: 2 hours

Booking: IV Travel

We begin with a description of St. Mark's Square, the political centre of the Venetian Republic. Then you will enter the Golden Basilica and visit the Ducal Palace, the residence of the Doges and the most important seat of government in the 'Serenissima', the Bridge of Sighs and the Prisons.

Guide service, entrance to St. Mark's Basilica, entrance to the Ducal Palace, entrance to the Prisons, walk over the Bridge of Sighs, visit to a Glass Blowing Factory.

On Sunday morning and during special celebrations, visits to the Basilica of St. Mark are not allowed. On Easter Thursday, the Basilica will be closed until 14:00hrs for holy celebrations. From 19 to 26 November 2007, The Bridge of Sighs and The Prison will be closed for renovation.

Appropriate dress should be worn in places of worship.
 

Language Commentary From Date To Date Days of week Start Time Departure Point
English Guided 01 Apr 2009* 31 Mar 2010 Daily 09.10 Tourist Office
French Guided 01 Apr 2009* 31 Mar 2010 Tue/Thu/Sat 09.10 Tourist Office
German Guided 01 Apr 2009* 31 Mar 2010 Mon/Fri 09.10 Tourist Office
Spanish Guided 01 Apr 2009* 31 Mar 2010 Wed/Sat/Sun 09.10 Tourist Office
* = Operating times are estimated only