Private Tour with Doge's Palace, St. Mark's, Gondola

Enjoy an exclusive tour of Venice with a private guide, perfect for those with little time but who still want to make the most of their time in the city. Start on Saint Mark's Square for a perfect view of Saint Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace, the private chapel of the dukes of Venice until the 19th century. Get privileged access, and bypass the (often long) lines to enter the grand basilica and enjoy up-close views of the golden mosaics. Take your time to explore the numerous treasures.
4 hrs 30 min
Private tour, group size up to 12 persons
Mobile ticket
English
Full refund for cancellations up to 24 hours
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Only for You
This is a private tour. Only you and your group will participate in the tour

What is included in activity

Skip-the-line access to Saint Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace
Reservation fees
Administration fees
Gondola Ride

What is not included

Lunch
Entry fees to the Querini Museum and Saint Mark's Bell Tower

Details

Enjoy an exclusive tour of Venice with a private guide, perfect for those with little time but who still want to make the most of their time in the city.

Start on Saint Mark's Square for a perfect view of Saint Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace, the private chapel of the dukes of Venice until the 19th century. Get privileged access, and bypass the (often long) lines to enter the grand basilica and enjoy up-close views of the golden mosaics. Take your time to explore the numerous treasures.

Next, learn about the political life of the Venetian Republic at the Doge’s Palace. Skip the long lines to travel through 7 centuries of history, as you see the palace prisons and court rooms. Your guide will share amazing stories as your walk through the private apartments and reception halls of the palace, including the Hall of the Great Council.

Visit the prison where Casanova was once incarcerated, and see the gun room with its impressive collection of historic weapons. Stop on the Bridge of Sighs to see the last view of Venice that prisoners saw before they were locked in their cells.

Your guide will then give recommendations for lunch, and after a short break, continue your tour in the labyrinth of small streets that make up the city center. Walk to the covered Rialto Bridge, and discover the house where Marco Polo once lived en route. Go to the Renaissance church of the Campo Santa Maria Formosa, and discover some of the city's hidden piazzas and streets.

End your perfect day in Venice with a private gondola ride, and sit back and relax as you glide along the peaceful canals of “La Serenissima.”

Important Info

Know before you go

• Until further notice, entrance inside St. Mark’s Basilica is not possible due to ongoing restoration work. Tours will visit the basilica's Terrace and its Museum instead
• Dress code: Cover knees and shoulders (Only necessary for Saint Mark's Basilica)
€474.50
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€474.50
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€1 476
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€2 373
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Places you will see

• Saint Mark's Basilica
• Doge's Palace
• Piazza San Marco
• Saint Mark's Basilica
• Doge's Palace
• Bridge of Sighs
• Rialto Bridge
• Marco Polo's Home
• Santa Maria Formosa
• Grand Canal

Activity book period

You can book tour up to 1 hour in advance.

Activity languages

English

Directions to meet your guide

Ponte di Rialto, 30125 Venezia VE, Italy

How long your tour will be

4 hrs 30 min

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