Shore Excursion: St Mark's Square Highlights and Gondola

Sightseeing  :  Italy  :  Veneto And Venice  :  Venice  :  Ports Of Call Tours

The best option for first timers to the romantic of Venice! Enjoy the main highlights, immerse yourself in the romance of the city and leave with amazing memories. This popular small group, high quality tour starts by joining a private motor launch and cruising down the Giudecca canal to the famous landmark in Venice known as St Mark’s Square. The guide bring Venice to life for you as you take in the phenomenon that is Venice including buildings such as the Marciana Library, the Loggetta, the Campanile (bell tower) and the clock tower.

You will see street artists and pigeons jostle for location on the eventful square and. Call into Doges Palace containing Gothic arches and subtle marble fascia. This delightful structure brings to life the romance of Venice. From above you can see the Doges' private apartments containing skilfully decorated ceilings and Venetian masterpieces. Walk across the illustrious Bridge of Sighs to the palace prisons and understand about its enthralling history.

Look through the lattice windows and listen to the stories of the men condemned to solitary confinement whose dejected sighs were known to echo around the paths below.

Visit Venice’s basilica; St. Mark's Cathedral. One of Italy’s most gorgeous buildings, this Basilica has a façade that consists of intricate golden mosaic arches which decorate the carved Romanesque appearance. Finish off your Venetian experience with a romantic voyage through Venice’s captivating canals on a gondola. This famous mode of transport entirely sums up the romance of Venice, so sit back relax and love the delightful, unique experience.