Venice Express Walking Tour_T1

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1hr 30min Duration

Campo S. Zaccaria, 4683

Explore Venice's main square and learn the history of St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace
Discover Renaissance architecture by Mauro Codussi, built on a former 7th-century church site
Visit the Church of Santa Maria Formosa, which hosts doges' funerals and houses twenty-five doges' tombs
Follow in Marco Polo's footsteps and learn about Venice's commercial lifeline between Rialto and St. Mark's
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What to expect

Explore the architectural wonders of Venice on a 90-minute guided walking tour. Discover landmarks such as the Basilica of San Marco, the Palazzo Ducale, and the Church of Santa Maria Formosa. Walk through the Mercerie and trace the steps of Marco Polo. Venice’s main square boasts historic monuments like St. Mark’s Basilica, Doge’s Palace, the Campanile, the Clock Tower, and the Procuratie. Designed by Mauro Codussi in 1492, it was built on a former 7th-century church site linked to a legend of the Holy Virgin.

The Church of Santa Maria Formosa, a minor basilica, hosted doges' funeral services and holds twenty-five doges' tombs. Marco Polo, the famous Venetian merchant and explorer, highlights the city's rich history as a commercial hub