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Avventure
Bellissime
2442/A San Marco, 30124 Venice
Tel +39 041 970499
Fax +39 041 982434
E-Mail info@tours-italy.com
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Venice City Tours
Original Venice Walking Tour
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Tour Highlights AN ABSOLUTE MUST FOR THE FIRST-TIME VISITOR TO VENICE! St. Mark's and its famous landmarks, Interior of St Mark's Basilica*, Marco Polo's House & Legend, Pantheon of Venice, Merchants Warehouse, Architecture of Venice, and a journey through the labyrinth of the Hidden Venice. Tour ends at the Rialto Bridge. WE HAVE RESERVATIONS FOR ST. MARKS BASILICA TO AVOID STANDING-IN-LINE! WE USE HEAD-PHONES IN THE MORNINGS WHEN ST.MARKS IS VERY CROWDED! |
 | DURATION: | 2 hours | PRICE: | Adults
20 EUR € | Students 13-26 yrs
15 EUR € | Children 6-12 yrs
11 EUR € | Children under 6 yrs
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| OPERATES: | SUMMER SCHEDULE 2008 (29 Feb - 15 Nov) Daily at 11.10 am / except Sundays at 2 pm Daily at 2.00 pm (29th Feb - 13th Jul, 2008) Tue, Fri & Sat - 11.10am (18 Nov - 3 Jan,2009 WINTER SCHEDULE 2007/8 Fri, Sat & Tues - 11.10 am / Sun - 2.00pm ( 8th Feb - 28th Feb, 2008) | INCLUDES: | Reservations to avoid long lines for the Basilica Additional 2€ charge for head-phones on the Original Venice Walk at 11.10am (not included) |
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 ORIGINAL & BEST VENICE WALKING TOUR
Visit St. Mark's square and learn the history that lies behind the walls of its most famous landmarks; the Basilica and its Byzantine heritage, the Doge's Palace and its adjoining prisons, that retain the true secrets to comprehend how a city built on swamps became one of the most enlightened cities in the western world. 
Then, leave the square and crowds behind to discover the "real Venice ", enter a labyrinth of narrow passageways and alleys where an enchanting city of meandering canals punctuated by delicate bridges awaits you. Explore the lively Campo Santa Maria Formosa with its outstanding Gothic Palaces and at the Scuola di San Marco learn about the famous trade schools of Venice that provided the foundations of the great mercantile empire. And, through the sights and historical narrations learn how illustrious Venetians, the likes of Marco Polo, and more common citizens made this city of stone a vibrant and magical place. See Marco Polo's House and enjoy tales of this legendary globe-trotting Venetian.  Admire the Church of San Giovanni e Paolo "the Pantheon of Venice", enter an old merchants warehouse and see the most beautiful well-head in Venice before finishing the tour near the Rialto bridge. And, of course, discover how Venice is today and how it is to live in the most unique city in the World, though not the most practical. The tour finishes at the Rialto Bridge. We have special permission for our groups to enter the Basilica without having to stand-in-line for twenty minutes or more. We guarantee a full two-hour tour ORIGINAL VENICE WALK at 11.10AM (29 FEB- 19 OCT) - INCLUDES HEAD-PHONES In the mornings, because St. Marks is very crowded we use head-phones so you can clearly hear your guide! A SURCHARGE OF 2€ PER PERSON APPLIES FOR THE USE OF HEAD-PHONES |
*Sometimes the Basilica is closed to the public because of festivities or high water. SPECIAL OFFER: As part of our Venice in 1 Day package combine our excellent Original Venice Walk with our popular Grand Canal Boat Tour to enjoy the best value in tours of Venice for the first-time visitor. For further information .... BOOK THIS TOUR AS A PRIVATE TOUR. Take your family or group on a Private version of our popular Original Venice Walking tour to enjoy a thorough and entertaining introduction to Venice. For further information .... |
| Total Price based on the number of Participants | 1 | | Adults | 20 | | Students 13-26 yrs | 15 | | Children 6-12 yrs | 11 | | Children under 6 yrs | Free | | Currency is set to EUR € |
| Meeting Point | Entrance to the Royal Gardens on the water front of St. Marks Square. From St. Marks facing the Basilica turn right and walk towards the open water. At the two giant columns facing the water turn right, and following the line of trees after a 100 metres you will come to the entrance of the Royal Gardens where we will be waiting holding a sign with Original Venice Walk written on it. IMPORTANT : shoulders and knees must be covered to enter St Marks basilica . Large bags are not allowed inside the basilica.
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