Venice Clock Tower
Description
Step inside the secret life of the Astronomical Clock on Saint Mark's Square, an ancient masterpiece of technology and engineering. True to the Renaissance spirit, beauty and functionality go hand in hand in this little-visited Venetian landmark! Visitors get a close view of the mechanism and of the gears linking it with the south and north clock faces, overlooking St. Mark’s Square and the Mercerie respectively IMPORTANT NOTE: The time you select on the order form is your preferred time. The museum or attraction will automatically confirm the closest available time, which can be ANY TIME during opening hours on the selected date, if your preferred time is no longer available.
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The interior of the Clock Tower comprises various small spaces linked by narrow and steep stairs; thus the building is inaccessible for those with walking difficulties and the visit is not recommended for pregnant women or for those who suffer from claustrophobia, vertigo or heart conditions and respiratory diseases. All visitors must be over 6 years old. Meeting point is the Ticket Office of the Correr Museum (P.za San Marco, 52), 5 minutes before the departure time stated on the tickets.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The interior of the Clock Tower comprises various small spaces linked by narrow and steep stairs. The building is therefore inaccessible for those with walking difficulties, and the visit is not recommended for pregnant women or for those who suffer from claustrophobia, vertigo, or heart conditions, or respiratory diseases.
- After booking, the local supplier will send you the ticket/voucher accepted at the museum. Please check it carefully
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
- Meeting point is the Ticket Office of the Correr Museum (P.za San Marco, 52), 5 minutes before the departure time stated on the tickets.
Reviews(32)
I will never use trip advisor again. Got an email with a cryptic note saying they couldn’t provide tickets to the clock tower, but then kept getting reminders to arrive on time. Have not gotten a refund yet, and TripAdvisor says to contact the provider for the refund. Don’t recommend. Use get your guide- all wonderful experiences with them.
I really enjoyed this tour; the guide was very informative and explained everything so well! I have always wanted to see the clock tower and learn more about it so that’s one thing off my bucket list. Thank you!
I had a horrible experience. The clock tower was closed, and when I went to the meeting place, there was no one there from viator. I arrived at the meeting time.
Impossible! Don't book it. You'll just be disappointed. We were looking forward to it so much because, although we have been to Venice so many times and know our way around, we have never made it to Torre Dell Orologico. We were there much too early and waited patiently at the entrance of the Torre. Nothing happened and nobody came. Then we read at this entrance that the meeting place was at the Museo Correr. This was not on our ticket!!! So ran there (correr, ha, ha), although this is completely illogical. Why go there if you want to go to the Torre. Of course, there was no one in front of the Museo Correr. Great, this was a completely screwed up morning due to poor management and poor service on your part. I demand my money back. Actually, I'd have to claim damages for standing around for nothing, waiting for a long time, rushing to the Museo Correr, stress on vacation plus lost time on a short break. I cannot recommend your service at all.
No representative to meet us . St Marks Square has thousands of people. Instructions unclear Stood by clock entrance in the end for over an hour Tour did not take place
The excursion was very interesting and informative. I highly recommend. Not happy with the provider. Original time 12 PM was changed to 11 AM, and I wasn't notified. Please note that excursion entry point is Museo Correr, not Clock Tower.
Not only did the ticket never arrive but it cost 33% more than the real price.21€ vs. 14€. At this point thank goodness it ended badly so at least they refund me .. at least I hope
What a totally amazing, once-in-a-lifetime experience! The guide was exceptionally knowledgeable and engaging. We got to see Venice from a perspective that many people will never see. WARNING though, the meeting point is next to the Museo Corro ticket office, 15 minutes before the actual start time. Give yourself time to get though security AND the ticket office first.
This turned out to be one of the highlights of our visit to Venice... and by far the best value for money. In a small group of only 12 people you are taken on a tour of the Clock Tower. To have the chance to see the clock's workings and having it all explained along with the history was fascinating. Our host was extremely knowledgeable and brought the story to life. We were taken on the roof and got up close to the bell and ringers. The views from the top over the Basilica, Palace and square were amazing and we were given loads of time to take photos and admire the views. Fantastic visit and highly, highly recommended. If in Venice you should REALLY do this.
Cancelled by provider less tha 24 hours before. Very disappointed and was informed I had to request refund from Viator. Not happy
