Venice Private Tour with St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace
Venice is filled with art and architecture, making it a challenge to take it all in over a single day. With this private tour, cover the highlights in just hours with a local guide. Save time with skip-the-line admission to St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace, then stroll through the old town to learn about the city’s history and admire the Rialto Bridge and other treasures.
Highlights
- ✓A private guided tour to optimize your time and see the best of Venice in one day
- ✓Save hours with priority tickets to St. Mark’s and the Doge’s Palace
- ✓Touch on the top sights in the historic center with a guided walk
- ✓Skip the fast pace and set itinerary of a large group tour
What you'll see & do
- ✓Your experience of Venice begins in the iconic St Mark's square where you will also meet your guide.
- ✓Next, skip the long lines and enter this beautiful and ornate basilica as your guide provides you with anecdotes of its history. An original, valid photo ID is required for entry to St. Mark's Basilica. Photocopies are not accepted.
- ✓Next make your way to the Doge's Palace again with VIP entry, the political center of Venice. Your expert guide will share the secrets of the private hidden apartments, and you will see impressive halls such as the Hall of Great Council. The tour takes a more sinister turn as you visit the prison, as well as an extensive private weapons collection. Upon exiting, you will stop at the notorious Bridge of Sighs. After this visit, your guide will provide you with some great recommendations to stop to eat and have refreshments before continuing on your tour. The rest of the day will be spent on foot exploring the narrow winding streets to unexpected squares and bridges. Visit the Rialto bridge and see Marco Polo's house before stopping in Campo Santa Maria Formosa for your private gondola ride.
- ✓Your guide will escort you to your very own private gondola ride - the best way to complete a day in Venice! They will ensure you will have everything you need before embarking on a relaxing journey through the canals on your gondola.
What's included
- ✓Skip the line tickets to St Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace
- ✓Doges Prison
- ✓Hall of the Great Council
- ✓Private Expert Local Guide
- ✓Marco Polo’s house
- ✓Campo Santa Maria Formosa
- ✓Bridge of Sighs
- ✓30 minute private gondola ride
- ✓Rialto bridge
What's not included
- ✓Food and drinks
- ✓Gratuities (optional)
Good to know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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
Offered in: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian. Please specify under “Additional notes” if you wish to book the tour in a language other than English.
Places of worship have strict dress code requirements for entry. All participants are required to have shoulders and knees covered (no tank tops or short dresses) to enter.
There is no photography allowed in St Marks basilica.
The itinerary described above is a suggested order of the various experiences. These may vary according to your personal requests or preferred starting time.
An original, valid photo ID is required for entry to St. Mark's Basilica. Photocopies are not accepted.
Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers’ full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the attraction.
The ticket includes a cost to enter St. Mark’s Basilica valued at 30 EUR per person.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Venice Private Tour with St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace
Venice is filled with art and architecture, making it a challenge to take it all in over a single day. With this private tour, cover the highlights in just hours with a local guide. Save time with skip-the-line admission to St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace, then stroll through the old town to learn about the city’s history and admire the Rialto Bridge and other treasures.
Highlights
- ✓A private guided tour to optimize your time and see the best of Venice in one day
- ✓Save hours with priority tickets to St. Mark’s and the Doge’s Palace
- ✓Touch on the top sights in the historic center with a guided walk
- ✓Skip the fast pace and set itinerary of a large group tour
What you'll see & do
- ✓Your experience of Venice begins in the iconic St Mark's square where you will also meet your guide.
- ✓Next, skip the long lines and enter this beautiful and ornate basilica as your guide provides you with anecdotes of its history. An original, valid photo ID is required for entry to St. Mark's Basilica. Photocopies are not accepted.
- ✓Next make your way to the Doge's Palace again with VIP entry, the political center of Venice. Your expert guide will share the secrets of the private hidden apartments, and you will see impressive halls such as the Hall of Great Council. The tour takes a more sinister turn as you visit the prison, as well as an extensive private weapons collection. Upon exiting, you will stop at the notorious Bridge of Sighs. After this visit, your guide will provide you with some great recommendations to stop to eat and have refreshments before continuing on your tour. The rest of the day will be spent on foot exploring the narrow winding streets to unexpected squares and bridges. Visit the Rialto bridge and see Marco Polo's house before stopping in Campo Santa Maria Formosa for your private gondola ride.
- ✓Your guide will escort you to your very own private gondola ride - the best way to complete a day in Venice! They will ensure you will have everything you need before embarking on a relaxing journey through the canals on your gondola.
What's included
- ✓Skip the line tickets to St Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace
- ✓Doges Prison
- ✓Hall of the Great Council
- ✓Private Expert Local Guide
- ✓Marco Polo’s house
- ✓Campo Santa Maria Formosa
- ✓Bridge of Sighs
- ✓30 minute private gondola ride
- ✓Rialto bridge
What's not included
- ✓Food and drinks
- ✓Gratuities (optional)
Good to know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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
Offered in: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian. Please specify under “Additional notes” if you wish to book the tour in a language other than English.
Places of worship have strict dress code requirements for entry. All participants are required to have shoulders and knees covered (no tank tops or short dresses) to enter.
There is no photography allowed in St Marks basilica.
The itinerary described above is a suggested order of the various experiences. These may vary according to your personal requests or preferred starting time.
An original, valid photo ID is required for entry to St. Mark's Basilica. Photocopies are not accepted.
Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers’ full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the attraction.
The ticket includes a cost to enter St. Mark’s Basilica valued at 30 EUR per person.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.