About Venice Tours
Venice, known as the “Queen of the Adriatic," "City of Water," "City of Masks," "City of Bridges," "Floating City," and "City of Canals" is spread across a group off 117 small islands that are separated by canals and connected by bridges. The city is dreamlike, with canals in place of roads, beautiful cityscape, absence of cars, impeccable architecture and artwork, rich musical heritage, a glorious past along with fabulous palaces and churches, which make it a perfect location for travel enthusiasts looking for an exploratory expedition as well as couples looking for a perfect romantic getaway. The city was a very important centre of commerce and art in the 13th century up to the end of the 17th century. As one walks along the narrow alleyways of the city, one can see the scars and marks of the maritime power it possessed during the Middle Ages and several important artistic movements, especially the Renaissance period. Due to its glorious history, Venice has been the setting or chosen location of numerous films like Casino Royale and Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, games like Assassin's Creed II and Tomb Raider II, works of literature including the work of the famous Venetian writer Marco Polo, music videos like Madonna's "Like a Virgin", novels, poems, television shows, and other cultural references.
While stalling downs its streets one is simply dumbstruck by the intricacies and magnificence of the Venetian Gothic architecture. It is also known for its world-renowned colourful, elaborate, and skilfully made and ornate glass-work, known as Venetian glass. Some of the best tours in Venice include a tour of Piazza San Marco which is the principal public square of Venice which also leads to the Saint Mark's Basilica which is one of the most famous of the city's churches. A tour through the Grand Canal which forms the major water-traffic corridors in the city, lets you relax and soak in the ambience of the graceful city. Sadly, however, due to the ever increasing carbon emissions and a rise in the sea level due to the melting of ice caps on the poles, the city is slowly sinking towards a depressing end. Hence, be sure to check out the magical experience this city has to offer while it lasts.
What must be included in Venice tours and excursions:
Hand picked Venice attractions and activities from our insiders for your tours.
Grand Canal
Grand Canal is 3.8 km long, and 30 to 90 m wide, with an average depth of five meters (16.5 ft).
Doge's Palace (Palazzo Ducale)
Doge's Palace is built in Venetian Gothic style. Known as the main landmarks of the city of Venice in northern Italy. Doge of Venice was residing in this palace.
St Mark's Basilica (Basilica of San Marco)
It is one of the finest examples of Italo-Byzantine architecture which was burned down in 976. Also presently the Basilica was completed in 1071.
Rialto Bridge (Ponte di Rialto)
Rialto Bridge length is 157′ which collapsed under the weight of a crowd watching a boat parade in 1444. There are more than 400 bridges in Venice from amongst this is the one. This bridge is laden with shops and also a popular tourist spots in Venice.
St Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco)
It’s height is 96 meters which makes it one of the highest bell towers in Italy.
Dolomites Frari Church (Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari)
Being as a parish church of San Polo-Santa Croce-Dorsoduro, It took many years to complete and finally was completed in 1396.