Venice Past & Present Winter Special Venice, Italy From Venice Events

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Tour Itinerary On this essential guided walking tour, you will be intriguted by the fascinating history of La Serenissiam and discover what it is like to live in this unique city. Walking around this open air museum, our informative guide will take you to the external sights of St Mark's square: the Doges palace, the Sasovino library, the Bell Tower, the legends of the clock tower and the Bridge of Sighs with adjoining prisons. Learn how Venice lost out on the trade routes when the new World was discovered, leaving Venice medieval forever. We enter inside St Marks' Basilica, which majestically symbolizes the lagoon and enshrines the city's history and saints relics. With its awe-inspiring gold mosaics our talented guide will walk you through to one of the main highlights, the golden alter 'Pala doro' with masterpieces by generations of Venetian goldsmiths, and universally recognised as one of the most refined and accomplished works of Byzantine craftsmanship and the most precious treasure in the Basilica. Take advantage of our expert guide, hear anecdotes about this remarkable city and hits historical characters such as Casanova, Marco Polo to name two. This walk is an absolute must for the first time visitor, leaving you knowing so much more about this not so practical but precious city. WINTER 2008/SPRING 2009 TIMES Thursday and Friday 11.15 am Saturday and Sunday 2.00 pm

Venice Past & Present Winter Special Venice, Italy

Travel Details Pickup Points Need to Know Runs: Varied Run Times Takes Place In: Venice Full Itinerary What to bring Comfortable Footwear Entrance fee to the Pala Doro - Euro 2 per person Note: Large bags and rucksacks are not allowed inside the Basilica. Shoulders and knees must be covered when entering into churches Included in price Our guide has microphone ! At the end of this tour it is possible to join the tour of the Doge's palace and its prisons ! Category: Walking Tours Fitness Required Low

Venice Past & Present Winter Special Venice, Italy

Tour Operated By FAQs About the Tour VENICE EVENTS About Venice Events: Venice Events is a British Italian company based in the heart of Venice, Italy - specialising in organising customized tours, hotels, apartments and small groups tours such as guided walks in Venice, small boat cruises of the Grand Canal and the lagoon islands, wine-tours, gastronomy and day tours into the beautiful surrounding countryside. We want to show you the hidden away sights on our tours not just the main attractions. Our tours are designed for you to make the most out of your precious time in Italy and we focus on quality with value for money. We are your local Venetian specialists ! We offer tailor-made services for individuals and small groups, from co-ordinating a complicated itinerary through to booking an unusual location or organising a cookery class. Our commitment is to big business efficiency with small business charm and customisation, and we pride ourselves in a reliable and friendly organisation. We are a small company, having organised tours since 1995 nad our office is situated in the heart of Venice close to St Mark's Square. The Directors - Jayne and Lindsey (both from the UK) aim to show you the reasons why they fell in love with Italy and settled in Venice. Renzo is our expert on local wines, gastronomy and Italian charm ! Part of our business is also organising events and weddings, corporate events, surprise parties, conferences etc. If you want to surprise someone during your visit to Venice, or Italy, then do contact us ! We have some wonderful ideas. Our office during the summer season is open 7 days a week, from 8.00 am to 7.00 pm, with contact out of office hours. Our team are all english speaking. We have 3 English members, 1 Canadian, 3 Venetian. Our team of guides were carefully chosen for their knowledge, language skills and enthusiasm and of course are fully qualified with their licensed badges. On walking tours they use microphones. Venice Events is an authorised travel agency, fully licensed and insured. New for 2008/2009 we are pleased to announce ALL YEAR ROUND TOURS Ask us a question