The Best Churches of Venice Private Guided Tour with Tickets – Venice, Italy

EXPERIENCE:

There are 139 churches in Venice, and among these we have selected the most historically and architecturally important ones to show you on a private church tour with a Licensed Local Guide. Immerse yourself in local history as you explore Venice’s landmark churches and basilicas. Discover hidden gems of the City of Water!

Choose the 2,5-hour option to visit the Church of San Zaccaria and the Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute and see other highlights of the Old Town. Your tour will begin with a visit to San Zaccaria, a small Gothic church filled with amazing artworks. Admire its decorated cailing, walls and a famous altarpiece by Bellini and hear stories about the Doges of Venice who are buried under the church. From there you will follow your Private Guide to Piazza San Parco, which is dominated by the Doge Palace and the majestic Saint Mark’s Basilica.

The route will continue through the maze of narrow streets and canals that Venice is known for, passing by the Church of Santa Maria del Giglio with a beautiful Baroque Venetian facade. Finally, you will reach the Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute. This spectacular domed church from the 1600s stands out due to its unique octagonal design and outstanding Baroque architecture. During your visit you will admire the main rotunda and its most valuable treasure, a high altar with the image of Madonna della Salute.

Choose the 3-hour option to enrich your experience with a visit to St Mark’s Campanile (Bell Tower) Skip-the-line tickets are included, so you will not waste time in the long lines to purchase tickets. The bell tower, which is 98.6 metres in height, is the tallest structure in Venice and as such offers the best views over the city. It is a must-do attraction of the Old Town!

Choose the 4-hour option to visit 5 attractions with your Private Guide. This extended tour includes a visit to the Church of San Zaccaria, the Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute, the Bell Tower of St. Mark, the Church of Santa Maria del Giglio, and also the Church of the Pietà, where Vivaldi once worked. Skip-the-line tickets to the Church of Santa Maria del Giglio are included, so you can marvel at its beautiful sacred paintings and statues, including works by Antonio Zanchi, Rubens, Heinrich Meyring, and more.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Discover the ’must-see’ churches of Venice’s Old Town with a 5-Star Expert Guide
Admire the interiors of the Church of San Zaccaria &the Basilica of Santa Maria
Explore local history, religious heritage, architecture and art
Enjoy the view from St Mark’s Bell Tower with skip-the-line tickets (3 &4H only)
Visit the Church of the Pietà and Santa Maria del Giglio (4-hour option only)

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