St Mark's Campanile gives you the best view of the city but the Torre dell'Orologio gives you the best views of St Mark's Basilica and the beautiful square in front of it. You're just high enough to be above the line of the Basilica roof and so you can really see the detail and shapes of this magnificent building as... More

Fantastic clock. So much detail its hard to take it all in. It stands in a square full of many amazing sights but still holds its own

The clock tower architecture itself if very interesting, but there are three good reasons to join the tour for for this attraction. Firstly, the young lady who takes you on the tour is very quirky and bubbly. She is a local Venetian and gives you a fantastically animated synopsis of the history the clock tower. Secondly, only twelve people are... More

For sure worth to visit, very nice location at San Marco, looking to the coast side. Very good condition, not devastated, definitly example of Venice architecture.

There is plenty to see in Piazza San Marco, including this amazing, ornate 14th century clock. I only viewed it from the front and from the top of Campanile di San Marco, but while you are visiting the other more famous buildings, it's worth having a look at this fine structure too.

Another MUST DO on our list. See our detailed reviews on the hotel and restaurant experiences. Doing anything here - earlier in the morning, will free up your queue waits and more enjoyable with less crowds. Key - do just before high season in March / April and avoid Italian summer heat. Lots of walking.

do yourself a favour and book a tour online/from museum carrer (end of st marks square, tour starts here as well)! the history of the clock is interesting and rather hilarious!

It is after all just a clock but you have to go and see it to tick it off your list of sights to see. There are plenty of other sights nearby so as you stroll by just look up and then you can say you've seen it. The astronomical clock in Prague is much more impressive.

We booked our tour online before the visit to Venice at a discounted price when also booking the Secret Itineraries tour of the Doge's Palace. The tour guide was a lot of fun and very informative. We learned the history of the tower and saw the inner workings of the clock. The best part was getting to climb to the... More