Duration of tour: 2 hours

Booking: IV Travel

Skip the queue at San Mark's Basilica! Visit St. Mark's Square and learn the history that lies behind the walls of its most famous landmarks: the Basilica, its Byzantine heritage, the Doge's Palace and its adjoining prisons, that retain true secrets to comprehend how a city built on swamps became one of the most enligthened cities of the western world, and learn how all of a sudden fate turned its back on her. Then leave the square to discover the 'real Venice', enter a labyrinth of narrow passageways and alleys where a magical city of meandering canals punctuated by delicate bridges awaits you. And through the sights and the historical narrations learn how illustrious Venetians, the likes of Casanova and Marco Polo, and more common citizens made this city of stone a vibrant and magical place. Discover how Venice is today and how it is to live in the most beautiful city in the world, though not the most practical!

Guide service, visit of St. Mark's Square, walk through the alleys, visit of the House of Marco Polo, visit of the Merchants warehouse and visit of the Rialto Bridge.

On Easter Thursday, the Basilica is not accessible until 2pm as it will be closed for holy celebrations. Appropriate dress should be worn in places of worship.