Byzantine Venice

ROUTE:

• Piazza San Marco - Origins, history and description of the main monuments: Basilica San Marco, Palazzo Ducale, Campanile, Torre dell'Orologio and Procuratie.
  Santa Maria Formosa - History and anecdotes related to this wonderful and characteristic square. Campo SS. Giovanni e Paolo The "Pantheon" of Venice, the Great School of Charity, the Capitani di Ventura. Marco Polo's House and Malibran Theater - Anecdotes and past and recent history meet in this splendid corner of Venice. Return to San Marco through the Mercerie, vital link between Rialto and San Marco and the main street for city shopping.
  After some recreation, you will visit one of the most majestic cathedrals in the world! On this tour, accompanied by a guide prepared according to the Curia of Venice, enjoy a complete visit of this masterpiece of Byzantine art, the only one of its kind in Italy, you will have the pleasure of savoring splendid gold mosaics and marble inlays of the floors, seated comfortably while our guide will show you the biblical scenes represented, the history and the particularities of this ancient basilica. See the Pala d'oro, an exquisite example of Byzantine art with its thousands of gems and precious stones.

  At the end of your activity you will have the opportunity to take the free optional tour the Demonstration of the glass craftsman by visiting a glass factory very close to St. Mark's Square (20 minute tour). Follow the instructions our staff will provide you locally.

  KEY DETAILS
  Meeting point: Piazza San Marco - Torre dell'Orologio near the exchange office (the white building with the blue clock face). Our assistant will be waiting for you with the “TOUR” sign. DO NOT go to the Campanile. (See map and directions below)
  Arrival...