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Gondola on Venice canal during guided walking tour.
Gondola on Venice canal with historic buildings during Venetian Experience tour.
Gondola on Venice canal during guided walking tour.
Gondola on a canal in Venice during a guided walking tour.
Gondola on Venice canal during guided walking tour.
Guided Tours
4.3(0)

A Venetian Experience: Guided Walking tour

  • Journey through the heart of Venice on this spirited walking tour to uncover the historical and cultural curiosities of this city.
  • Be warned that this is not your average tourist route. You'll be privy to hidden corners, wide-open squares, and intriguing streets along the way.
  • Get a guided tour in a language of your choice that will teach you all about Venice's engaging history, culture, architecture, art, secrets, legends, and more.
  • You'll even cross the Rialto Bridge onto the main Rialto area, where traditional markets and archaic churches await!


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1 hr. 30 min. - 2 hr.
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5/5
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WillyAug, 2024
5/5
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DillanAug, 2024
4/5
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ErnaAug, 2024
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KaliAug, 2024
4/5
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5/5
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  • Journey through the heart of Venice on this spirited walking tour to uncover the historical and cultural curiosities of this city.
  • Be warned that this is not your average tourist route. You'll be privy to hidden corners, wide-open squares, and intriguing streets along the way.
  • Get a guided tour in a language of your choice that will teach you all about Venice's engaging history, culture, architecture, art, secrets, legends, and more.
  • You'll even cross the Rialto Bridge onto the main Rialto area, where traditional markets and archaic churches await!

Inclusions

  • Walking tour of Venice's historical center

  • English, French, Italian, Spanish, or German-speaking guide (optional)

Exclusions

  • Hotel transfers
  • Food & drinks

  • Entry to attractions

  • Tip: As you walk through popular squares and past iconic landmarks, don't forget to pull out your cameras for digital memories.
  • This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Gondola on Venice canal during 2-hour walking tour.
Bridge of Sighs over canal with gondola in Venice, Italy.
Gondola on Venice canal during 2-hour walking tour.
Rialto Bridge over Grand Canal with gondolas in Venice, Italy.
Gondola on Venice canal during 2-hour walking tour.
Walking Tours
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Venice: Rialto Bridge & Offbeat Venice Walking Tour

  • Go on a walking tour through the streets of Venice with a professional multilingual guide.
  • Walk over the Remedio Bridge, through Campo Santa Maria Formosa and other famous sites in Venice.
  • Witness Venice’s most famous bridge, the Rialto Bridge, and much more on this 2-hour walking tour.
  • Get access to an app that will show you how some of Venice's iconic places looked in the past.


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2 hr.
Guided tour
  • Go on a walking tour through the streets of Venice with a professional multilingual guide.
  • Walk over the Remedio Bridge, through Campo Santa Maria Formosa and other famous sites in Venice.
  • Witness Venice’s most famous bridge, the Rialto Bridge, and much more on this 2-hour walking tour.
  • Get access to an app that will show you how some of Venice's iconic places looked in the past.

Inclusions

  • 2-hour walking tour of Venice
  • Guided tour in English, Spanish, Italian, French, and German (optional)

Exclusions

  • Food and drinks
  • Tip: The great paintings of the Rialto Bridge can be found along the streets near the bridge. You can buy these paintings for treasuring the moments you’ve spent in Venice.
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Group of friends exploring San Marco Square, Venice, with St. Mark's Basilica in the background.
Gondola ride on Grand Canal with view of Doge Palace and Bell Tower, Venice.
Gondola on Venice canal during 2-hour walking tour.
Campo SS. Giovanni e Paolo Venice
Colorful Canal in Venice
Girl holding carnival mask in Venice
Carnival masks on display - Venice
Gondola gliding through Venice's Grand Canal with serenading gondolier.
Rialto Bridge view with gondola on Venice Grand Canal during walking tour.
Gondola gliding on Canal Grande with historic Venetian buildings in the background.
Walking Tours
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Venice Walking Tour with Grand Canal Gondola Ride

Enjoy some of Venice's best sights on foot and by boat, from St. Mark's Square to Rialto Bridge and Fenice Theater.

  • Gain fascinating insights on Venetian history and culture on a walking tour along iconic churches, bridges, and shopping streets.
  • Then, glide through the canals on a 30-minute gondola ride, admiring majestic palaces and historic buildings lining its banks.
  • Take a leisurely break in-between to savor the sights, sounds, and flavors of the city. Indulge in local delicacies or capture memorable photos.


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2 hr. 30 min.
Guided tour
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YuliiaMay, 2025
5/5

Amazing, we liked our captain and how highly experienced he was

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DonnaMay, 2025
3/5

The tour itself was great as was a the gondola ride! Both the guide and the gondolier were very pleasant. Our issue was with the male staff member at your meeting point. Admittedly, we were late for the tour as we had trouble navigating from our cruise ship to the meeting point. When I asked him where we could meet them, he very reluctantly gave me an address for my google maps and sent us on our way WITHOUT THE HEADSET. His complete attitude from the first moment was rude and condescending.

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JulieMay, 2025
5/5

Marco, our waking tour guide was amazing. His dry wit made the tour super enjoyable. We also enjoyed the gondola ride, we had great weather for it!

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BrunaApr, 2025
4/5

The walking tour was very interesting, but the gondola tour was terrible, the gondolier didn't even say hello during the ride.

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MelanieJun, 2025
5/5

A very informative tour away from the main attractions.

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AndrewApr, 2025
4/5

Ticketing and walking tour was good. Gondola ride was so-so.

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MariaApr, 2025
5/5

It was a great experience and very informativ

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WitaMay, 2025
5/5
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PaulMay, 2025
5/5
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HariniMay, 2025
3/5
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SHERWINMay, 2025
5/5
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SalvadorMay, 2025
5/5
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MyrtheMay, 2025
5/5
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XimenaMay, 2025
4/5
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GuidaApr, 2025
5/5
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StephenApr, 2025
5/5
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MaribellApr, 2025
5/5
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MakApr, 2025
5/5
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NancyMay, 2025
1/5

The tour guide never showed up & we were very disappointed. We waited for over an hour & asked 10 different people if that was the correct location & we confirmed we were at the correct address & no guide showed. I would appreciate a refund since we were left abandoned waiting for someone to show up. Very unprofessional! We are very disappointed & I spent good money on a tour that didn't happen. Show

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SophiaApr, 2025
1/5

The meeting point wasn't specific. The maps gave us two different locations, so we kept going back and forth trying to find the group. At one point, we were at the right spot 5 minutes before the tour started, but I guess the group left early. The tour guide should’ve had a flag or worn specific clothing. My friend and I are still waiting for a refund.

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AnetteMar, 2025
4/5

The city tour was excellent! Unfortunately the gondola ride was disappointing, the gondolier was very unfriendly and obviously didn't feel like it.

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JörgNov, 2024
4/5

The city tour was competent and very informative, entertaining and fun. The technology worked well and the guide was easy to understand. The pace of the tour was appropriate. The subsequent gondola ride was somewhat shortened and not the route as advertised but quite okay.

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KatherineOct, 2024
5/5

I took the train up from Florence to spend the day in Venice. The walking tour was quite informative, and our guide was very knowledgeable and quite pleasant she kept us altogether in the crowded streets of Venice. The gondola ride was quite nice. It was a very good way to check out Venice in a day.

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AdetejuOct, 2024
5/5

Awesome experience!!!..........

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ANTONELAOct, 2024
5/5

Very good experience and good attention from everyone, we loved it!

Enjoy some of Venice's best sights on foot and by boat, from St. Mark's Square to Rialto Bridge and Fenice Theater.

  • Gain fascinating insights on Venetian history and culture on a walking tour along iconic churches, bridges, and shopping streets.
  • Then, glide through the canals on a 30-minute gondola ride, admiring majestic palaces and historic buildings lining its banks.
  • Take a leisurely break in-between to savor the sights, sounds, and flavors of the city. Indulge in local delicacies or capture memorable photos.

Inclusions

  • 2-hour walking tour of Venice

  • Expert English, Italian, Spanish, German or French-speaking guide

  • 30-minute shared gondola ride

  • Tip: Take advantage of spectacular photo ops as you get remarkable views of Doge's Palace and St. Marks’ Bell Tower.
  • This activity includes a shared gondola ride of up to 5 people. Seating arrangements within a gondola may vary for balance and safety reasons.
  • This experience is not accessible for wheelchair users.
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Gondola on Venice canal with tourists, part of skip-the-line guided walking tour.
Gondola on Venice canal with tourists, part of skip-the-line guided walking tour.
Tourists enjoying a Skip-the-Line Guided Walking Tour with Gondola Ride in Venice, passing under historic bridges and along scenic waterways
Gondola ride on a canal in Venice with tourists, part of a skip-the-line guided walking tour.
Gondola ride on a canal in Venice during a guided walking tour.
Gondola ride on a canal in Venice with tourists and historic buildings in view.
Gondola on Venice canal with tourists, part of skip-the-line guided walking tour.
Gondola on Venice canal with tourists, part of skip-the-line guided walking tour.
Gondola gliding through Venice canal during skip-the-line guided walking tour.
Gondola ride on a canal in Venice with tourists and historic buildings in view.
Walking Tours
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Venice Guided Walking Tour with Gondola Ride

The best of the floating city in two quintessential Venetian ways – a guided walking tour and a shared gondola tour.

  • Dive into Venice's rich history and culture with an expert multilingual guide by your side; choose between 5 tour languages.
  • See Teatro La Fenice (“The Phoenix”), one of Europe's most renowned opera houses, among other landmarks like Marco Polo's house and the Rialto Bridge.
  • Hop on the shared 30-minute gondola ride. Weave through the Grand Canal passing under the Bridge of Sighs listening to an insightful audio guide.
  • Visit the Gondola Gallery to see how a gondola is made and take a 3D trip through centuries!


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3 hr.
Audio guide
Guided tour
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WayneOct, 2024
4/5

Our guide, Andrea, was very knowledgeable. It was a very picturesque walk through the city. The gondola ride was very unique and a great photo opportunity.

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AbigailSep, 2023
5/5

Valentina was a wonderful guide. She was very knowledgeable, engaging and easy to understand. We had a lot of fun and I feel like we learned a lot! This was probably my favorite walking tour while traveling Italy! Valentina then took us to meet up with Riccardo, the guide who led us to the Gondola ride. Born and raised in Venice, he really knew his stuff. He was an incredibly intelligent young man who answered all of our questions! He also had a wonderful sense of humor. Thank you Valentina, Riccardo and our Gondolier for a great morning!

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NataljaFeb, 2023
5/5

Amazing experience, much much cheaper, Gondola ride was fantastic. Venice town tour was great, lot of nice places visited. Very recommend to everyone. Thank you.

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FranciscoNov, 2022
4/5

Totalmente recomendable, Franchesco,es un crack.Nos guio más de 2 horas enseñándonos sitios q sin guía no hubiéramos visto, y un paseo en Gondola de suño.

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LaumerAug, 2022
5/5

Die Tour mit Francesco war super. Durch enge Gassen und kleine Hinterhöfe haben wir viel über Venedig erfahren. Vom Anfang über den Markusplatz bis hin zum Ende bei der Rialtobrücke waren wir gute 2h unterwegs die sich aber nicht so angefühlt haben. Auch die Fahrt danach in der Gondel war ein Erlebnis! Absolut empfehlenswert!

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KarelleMay, 2022
4/5

Notre guide était sympathique et intéressante. Le tour de gondole est un must lors d'une première visite à Venise. Nous avons eu un peu de difficultés à trouver le point de rencontre. Nous avions réservé pour 10h croyant que le tour à pied et le tour de gondole étaient l'un après l'autre. Toutefois, le tour de gondole était en après-midi. Par chance, nous avions rien planifié durant l'après-midi. Somme toute, nous avons apprécié notre expérience.

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FlorianMar, 2022
4/5

I liked the gondola ride and the guide for that ride. He was speaking English rather well, he was funny, chatismatic and he told us interesting things. However, the walking tour guide, Francesco, didn't have more than a basic knowledge of English. Moreover, he talked partly in Italian and partly in English. So it was not an entirely English speaking guided tour as I expected. For my taste, what he said was rather basic. There were not that many interesting insights or anecdotes into Venetian history,culture and architecture. But he did show us areas of Venice that we would not have found on our own. Overall,a nice experience.

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JoseDec, 2018
5/5

These tickets are worth it, make sure to experience Gondola like a true Gondolier by walking the streets and taking in the culture

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KevinDec, 2018
5/5

This tour is pretty awesome, our tour guide was very professional and informative as he walked us through Venice’s most stunning attractions

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JaceDec, 2018
5/5

Whenever I go to a new city, the first thing I do is try to immerse myself into the local culture: and this is exactly what these tickets have to offer: a slice of Venice

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SerenityDec, 2018
5/5

Shout out to our tour guide Xavier who did a brilliant job in keeping us updated about all the landmarks, but also making us laugh

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TrinityDec, 2018
5/5

The walking tour is really fun, you get to see so many iconic monuments in Venice: my personal favorite part of this tour was when we got to see the Teatro La Fenice. Highly recommend

The best of the floating city in two quintessential Venetian ways – a guided walking tour and a shared gondola tour.

  • Dive into Venice's rich history and culture with an expert multilingual guide by your side; choose between 5 tour languages.
  • See Teatro La Fenice (“The Phoenix”), one of Europe's most renowned opera houses, among other landmarks like Marco Polo's house and the Rialto Bridge.
  • Hop on the shared 30-minute gondola ride. Weave through the Grand Canal passing under the Bridge of Sighs listening to an insightful audio guide.
  • Visit the Gondola Gallery to see how a gondola is made and take a 3D trip through centuries!

Inclusions

  • 2-hr guided walking tour of Venice
  • 20-minute introductory tour to gondola ride
  • 30-minute shared gondola ride
  • Audio guide for gondola ride
  • Visit to Gondola Gallery: how gondolas are made, with tools and a cross-section
  • English, Italian, Spanish, French, and German-speaking guide (as per option selected)
  • Tip: Take advantage of spectacular photo ops as you get remarkable views of Doge's Palace and St. Marks’ Bell Tower.
  • The Gondola can host a maximum of 5 people. The seat aboard cannot be chosen but will be assigned by the gondolier depending on the guest’s weight.
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Happy people in front of st mark basilica
Tour guide leading a group at St. Mark's Basilica with a gondola ride in Venice, Italy
Gondolas on a canal during a photo walking experience in Venice, Italy.
Campo SS. Giovanni e Paolo Venice
Gondola on Venice canal during 2-hour walking tour.
Basilica di San Marco and Piazza San Marco, Venice Full-Day Guided Tour
Tour guide with tourists at St. Mark's Basilica, Venice, skip-the-line tickets.
View from the Basilica Terraces, Venice
Doge's Palace exterior with ornate Gothic architecture in Venice, Italy.
Doge's Palace grand hall with ornate ceiling and historic paintings, Venice, Italy.
Walking Tours
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Venice Walking Tour with St. Mark's Basilica & Doge's Palace Guided Tour

  • Stroll through the Serenissima Republic, experiencing the quaint charm of the city with the expert narration of a professional guide.
  • Explore every inch of St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace as your guide explains the historical relevance of the alluring structures in a language of your choice.
  • With the English tour, you can even set off on a gondola ride through the enchanting canals of Venice.
  • It doesn't end there! Witness renowned Venetian glass-blowing in a 20-minute demonstration at St. Mark’s Square for free, if you select a morning slot.


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3 hr. 30 min.
Guided tour
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CushlaOct, 2024
5/5
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JamesOct, 2024
5/5
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DanielSep, 2024
5/5

We are very happy we decided to book this tour. Our guide was extremely knowledgable and very easy to understand. We found it so much better than trying to do it on our own.

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BhagirathsinhSep, 2024
5/5
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5/5
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LauraJul, 2024
5/5
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PREVOTDec, 2023
5/5

Martina is an attentive and passionate guide who described Venice and its history through her Venetian eyes. She shared her knowledge and anecdotes throughout our visit.

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MenourMay, 2023
5/5

Avant toute chose, je tiens à souligner l énorme professionnalisme de Stefania, notre guide française du jour. Elle a été d une grande clarté, précise dans ses présentation, à l écoute, douce et nous a présenté avec passion les joyaux de Venise (Palais des Doges et la basilique Saint-Marc). Nous avons tellement apprécié les visites que nous n avons pas vu le temps passé (3h tout de même). Quel bonheur !! Ma compagne et moi sommes heureux et enchantés d avoir pris ce combo de visites avec Stefania. A faire aveuglément !! (Ma compagne et moi avons la 40ène).

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LauraMay, 2024
5/5

Valentina was fantastic! She is so knowledgeable and knows so much about the history of Venice! We really enjoyed her tour and would like to have her as a guide again.

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AllenAug, 2023
4/5

The ticketing experience was great. It was easy to get tickets and reserve what we wanted to do along the tour. Separating the walking tour and the guided tours ended up causing some confusion and our group for the guided tour was too large for the tour guide to manage in the crowds in the Basilica. She did an excellent job, but the company placed too many people in her group (she complained about it before we got started) and it distracted from the tour in several situations along the way.

  • Stroll through the Serenissima Republic, experiencing the quaint charm of the city with the expert narration of a professional guide.
  • Explore every inch of St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace as your guide explains the historical relevance of the alluring structures in a language of your choice.
  • With the English tour, you can even set off on a gondola ride through the enchanting canals of Venice.
  • It doesn't end there! Witness renowned Venetian glass-blowing in a 20-minute demonstration at St. Mark’s Square for free, if you select a morning slot.

Inclusions

  • 1-hour shared walking tour of Venice

  • Guided tour of St. Mark's Basilica & Doge's Palace with skip-the-line entry

  • Headsets for groups of 10+ people

  • Access to Museo Correr, Museo Archeologico Nazionale & Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana

  • Complimentary glass craftsman demonstration (9am slots only)

  • 30-minute gondola ride (as per option selected)

  • Expert English, Italian, German, Spanish or French-speaking guide (as per option selected)

  • Tip: It is recommended that customers who are not familiar with Venice give themselves ample time to find the meeting points mentioned in their voucher.
  • This tour is not wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

St. Mark's Basilica

  • Strict dress code: All guests must wear clothing that covers their shoulders and knees to enter the basilica.
  • Keep your camera tucked away – photography is strictly not allowed at the venue.
  • The Museum on the upper floor of the basilica is served by both a lift and stair lifts.

Doge's Palace

  • Shutterbugs, take note: Flash photography, tripods, selfie sticks, and any type of commercial photography is a no-go inside the venue.
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 6 days before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Grand Canal view with Rialto Bridge during 3-hour small-group guided tour in Venice.
Gondola on a canal in Venice during a small group tour exploring hidden gems.
Gondola on a canal in Venice with historic buildings, part of the Highlights and Hidden Gems of Venice tour.
Gondola on a canal in Venice with historic buildings, part of the Highlights and Hidden Gems of Venice Small Group Tour.
San Marco Square cityscape in Venice with gondolas on the Grand Canal.
San Marco Square with view of the Campanile tower in Venice during a guided tour.
Gondola on a canal in Venice during the Highlights and Hidden Gems of Venice Small Group Tour.
Gondola on a canal in Venice during a small group tour exploring hidden gems.
Gondola on a canal in Venice with historic buildings, part of the Highlights and Hidden Gems of Venice Small Group Tour.
Gondola on a canal in Venice with historic buildings, part of the Highlights and Hidden Gems of Venice tour.
Guided Tours
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2-hour Small-Group Guided Tour of Hidden Gems of Venice

  • Join a small group for a 2-hour guided walking tour, and get ready to explore Venice's enchanting canals, cathedrals, and scenic alleyways. -Marvel at the architectural grandeur of St. Mark's Square, where Eastern and Western influences create a divine masterpiece in the Church of Gold.
  • Uncover Venice's rich heritage in Campo Santa Maria Formosa, where Renaissance and Baroque styles merge in architectural mastery.
  • Take a quick detour to Marco Polo's House, where this epic Venetian and world-renowned explorer used to hang his hat. Who knows, maybe his adventurous spirit will rub off on you as you explore Venice!


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2 hr.
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SusanOct, 2023
5/5
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SindyJun, 2023
5/5
  • Join a small group for a 2-hour guided walking tour, and get ready to explore Venice's enchanting canals, cathedrals, and scenic alleyways. -Marvel at the architectural grandeur of St. Mark's Square, where Eastern and Western influences create a divine masterpiece in the Church of Gold.
  • Uncover Venice's rich heritage in Campo Santa Maria Formosa, where Renaissance and Baroque styles merge in architectural mastery.
  • Take a quick detour to Marco Polo's House, where this epic Venetian and world-renowned explorer used to hang his hat. Who knows, maybe his adventurous spirit will rub off on you as you explore Venice!

Inclusions

  • 2-hour guided small group tour of Venice.

  • Licenced guide.

  • English and Italian speaking guides.

Exclusions

  • Pick-up & drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Tip: Become a Venetian fashionista by trying on some elaborate masks and costumes. Strike a pose and capture the moment with a fun photoshoot, feeling like royalty in the process.
  • Facilities: Wheelchair Accessibility.
  • Outside food and drinks allowed, photography allowed.
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Doge's Palace interior with ornate ceilings and columns, Venice.
Great Council Hall interior with ornate ceiling and historical paintings, Venice, Italy.
Doge's Palace interior with historical paintings and ornate ceilings in Venice, Italy.
Sculpture inside Doge's Palace, Venice, showcasing intricate historical artistry.
Gondola boat ride on canal near Bridge of Sighs, Venice.
Panoramic view of Doge’s Palace from the canal in Venice, showcasing Gothic architecture.
Guided Tours
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Doge's Palace Guided Tour

  • An in-depth experience of the Doge's Palace awaits on this expertly crafted tour in the language of your choice.
  • Walk through opulent gold-ceiling rooms as you hear their unbelievable stories – like the Council of Ten Chamber that used to house Venice's secret police!
  • Look out for detailed sculptures that adorn the façade, like Noah's Drunkenness by Filippo Calendario, and Adam and Eve by Antonio Rizzo.
  • Explore the 3 museums in St. Mark's Square on your own: Museo Correr, Museo Archeologico Nazionale, and the Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana.


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1 hr. 15 min. - 1 hr. 30 min.
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ChristineApr, 2025
5/5

Very well organized. Our guide explained the history of the Doges' palace with passion. It was interesting. I recommend it.

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AzucenaApr, 2025
5/5

Elena was outstanding!! The best guide we could have. Thank you so much for being fun and helpful. We definitely recommend her to other people.

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CathieJun, 2025
5/5

Phillipo was a terrific guide and we learnt lots from him about Venice and its history. It was great in a smaller group and to be in the palace with not too many other people. Going from the bottom prisons through to all the levels of government was a great way to understand the system

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CesareJun, 2025
5/5

My wife and I, having arrived in Venice by train only ninety minutes earlier, at the height of our excitement already along the water cab ride to the landing on the Riva degli Schiavoni, at fifteen o'clock on May 18, 2025, move from the nearby hotel to the place agreed upon when we purchased tickets online for direct access to the magnificent monument. One of the efficient and courteous young people at the Tour Shop in Campo San Zaccaria escorts to the southern portico of the Doges' Palace the group of those who, like us, had booked the tour and entrusts them to the various experts, depending on the nationalities of those present. Professional and clear, our Italian guide begins by telling us about the symbolic value, for the city, of Mars and Neptune, whose statues stand in the courtyard at the top of the Scala dei Giganti: the two classical deities are expressions of Venice's power both on land and sea. We ascend to the Gothic loggia, then to the first piano nobile-formerly the Doge's residence-along the Golden Staircase, so named for the gleam of the gold-leaf coverings of its stucco decorations. We continue our visit to the second piano nobile and contemplate the sumptuous vaulting of the Sala del Collegio, embellished with paintings by Paolo Veronese, completed in 1578. Between the two figures of Mars and Neptune is painted the winged lion of St. Mark, symbol of the lagoon city. The "Venetian blond" that characterizes the hair of female figures is highlighted, for example in the allegory of Dialectic, shown in the act of weaving a spider web. "Venetian terrazzo" is the mixture of cement and stone fragments that has been used in the city for floors over the centuries; our guide tells us about it as we stand in the enormous Great Council Chamber. Here, on an entire wall we admire Jacopo Tintoretto's Il Paradiso (Paradise), completed in 1592, crowded with characters, painted - the guide explains to us - on a single 24-and-a-half-foot-long canvas, specially made to be woven by the master. The black panel in the frieze of the doges represents the "damnatio memoriæ" of Marino Faliero, who was beheaded in 1355 for having wanted to conspire against the city's patriciate, aiming at the establishment of a tyrannical regime. During the passage in the Bridge of Sighs - in which in the past the condemned from the court to the prisons called the Wells passed - our escort tells us about the escape of Giacomo Casanova in 1756 from the Piombi, cells located higher up, under the roof of the palace. I am convinced that it would have been difficult to receive a warmer and more competent "Welcome to Venice!" than the one Headout reserved for my wife and me upon our arrival in the Serenissima.

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DEPOISIERMay, 2025
5/5

The welcome at the meeting point was good and friendly. We are very satisfied.

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BergesApr, 2025
5/5

The guide was very interesting and the visit very pleasant. We learned a lot of things really well

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MichaelJun, 2025
5/5
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LeslieJun, 2025
5/5
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StephenJun, 2025
5/5
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ErykJun, 2025
5/5
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AnnaJun, 2025
4/5
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MichelleMay, 2025
5/5
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JoanneMay, 2025
5/5
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KristinMay, 2025
4/5
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GordonMay, 2025
4/5
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NorbertMay, 2025
5/5
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GiuseppeMay, 2025
4/5
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piiaMay, 2025
4/5
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MonicaMay, 2025
4/5
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AngelaMay, 2025
3/5
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GyoergyMay, 2025
5/5
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JensMay, 2025
4/5
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AldoMay, 2025
5/5
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GillesApr, 2025
5/5
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SatuApr, 2025
3/5
  • An in-depth experience of the Doge's Palace awaits on this expertly crafted tour in the language of your choice.
  • Walk through opulent gold-ceiling rooms as you hear their unbelievable stories – like the Council of Ten Chamber that used to house Venice's secret police!
  • Look out for detailed sculptures that adorn the façade, like Noah's Drunkenness by Filippo Calendario, and Adam and Eve by Antonio Rizzo.
  • Explore the 3 museums in St. Mark's Square on your own: Museo Correr, Museo Archeologico Nazionale, and the Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana.

Inclusions

  • Guided tour of Doge's Palace with skip-the-line entry

  • English, German, French, Spanish or Italian-speaking guide (as per option selected)

  • Access to Piombi & Piozzi prisons (as per option selected)

  • Access to Casanova's Prison & the Bridge of Sighs (as per option selected)

  • Headsets

  • Access to:

  • Correr Museum

  • Marciana Library

  • National Archeological Museum

  • Tip: Capture stunning views of the Grand Canal from the palace's balconies, offering a unique perspective of Venice's iconic waterways.
  • Shutterbugs, take note: Flash photography, tripods, selfie sticks, and any type of commercial photography is a no-go inside the venue.
  • Please note that the Secret Itineraries, Prisons and Armoury are not accessible by wheelchair and pram/stroller.
  • Ramps and elevators are available at the venue for easy access.
  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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St. Mark's Basilica exterior with ornate domes and arches in Venice, Italy.
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St. Mark's Basilica Guided Tour with Museum

Enjoy skip-the-line access to St. Mark’s Basilica and explore this architectural gem on a guided tour.

  • Explore the vibrant Piazza San Marco, the most famous square in Venice, as your expert guide tells you about its history and surrounding landmarks.
  • Bypass long queues to access St. Mark’s Basilica and admire its stunning mosaics, intricate marble floors, and grand architecture on a 1-hour guided tour.
  • Visit the San Marco Museum as your English-speaking guide enthralls you with the basilica’s fascinating history, art, and symbolism.


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RonaldJun, 2025
5/5

The guide was very well informed, and obviously really enjoyed taking the group round. The fast tracking into the basilica was an added bonus

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AlejandroJun, 2025
5/5

The Basilica was amazing. Beautiful, the view from the terrace is beautiful. If you have the Basilica and Doge tour together, you are no able to visit the terrace.

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PeterMay, 2025
5/5

It was a bit difficult to find the right group in the beginning due to some confusion with the booking. The guide was very competent and friendly.

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ElaineApr, 2025
5/5

Tickets were easy to obtain. Guide was informative and very easy to understand. Each group participant had their own headset and it was clear, never lost contact with guide.

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LagerApr, 2025
3/5

Fast track worked well, guide explained well Tour started 20 minutes too late because the agency had printed 2 tickets too few and we had to wait every 20 minutes, which was very tedious

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PatriciaApr, 2025
5/5

We loved visiting the basilica, the tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. We booked access to the terrace as well which was fabulous, we would definitely recommend this trip

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TaraJun, 2025
5/5

Our guide was fantastic, knowledgeable and kind.

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MariaJun, 2025
5/5

Efficient and effective. Excellent guide

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SharonJun, 2025
5/5

Our guide was so sweet and very informative about the basilica and Venice itself. Would definitely recommend!!!!

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AristotelisMay, 2025
3/5

The experience was good, but very expensive.

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KristieMay, 2025
4/5

What I loved the most about this experience was the clock tower. Our guide really knew the history well.

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JanMay, 2025
3/5

Everything was very rushed, impersonal. No time for individual questions, poorly functioning technology.

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TinaMay, 2025
4/5

Small Group, quite good Tour guide.

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PauloMay, 2025
4/5

Very attentive guide. Very good tour.

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VladimirApr, 2025
4/5

The guide was very interesting and professional

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KevinApr, 2025
4/5

The guide was excellent. Meeting place was hard to find.

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FrancescaApr, 2025
4/5

Very knowledgeable guide and on busy days like Easter days having priority entry is essential

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RosemaryApr, 2025
5/5

Our tour guide Marco was great! Very knowledgeable.

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AnzianiApr, 2025
4/5

Quality of tour and explanations. Fast-track tickets

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MireiaApr, 2025
5/5

She explained everything very well, very friendly and willing to answer all questions.

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BirgitJun, 2025
4/5
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LorenaJun, 2025
4/5
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MarilynJun, 2025
5/5
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lanariJun, 2025
5/5
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May, 2025
4/5

Enjoy skip-the-line access to St. Mark’s Basilica and explore this architectural gem on a guided tour.

  • Explore the vibrant Piazza San Marco, the most famous square in Venice, as your expert guide tells you about its history and surrounding landmarks.
  • Bypass long queues to access St. Mark’s Basilica and admire its stunning mosaics, intricate marble floors, and grand architecture on a 1-hour guided tour.
  • Visit the San Marco Museum as your English-speaking guide enthralls you with the basilica’s fascinating history, art, and symbolism.

Inclusions

  • Skip-the-line access to St. Mark’s Basilica

  • Guided tour of Piazza San Marco and St. Mark’s Basilica

  • Guided tour of the San Marco Museum

  • Radio and headphones for groups of more than 6 people for clear audio

Exclusions

  • Access to Pala d’Oro
  • Access to Loggia dei Cavalli Terrace

  • Transportation

  • Meals

  • Your tickets guarantee fast-track access but there might be a short wait at security.
  • This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace in Venice with guided tour group.
Doge's Palace in Venice with gondola on canal and tourists exploring nearby.
Gondola gliding under a stone bridge on a narrow canal in Venice, Italy.
Murano Island canal with colorful buildings and boats, Venice full-day guided tour.
Mosaic and marble inlays inside St. Mark's Basilica, Venice, Italy.
Doge Palace chambers interior with ornate ceilings and historical artifacts in Venice.
Tourists on a gondola ride in Venice, passing historic buildings on a full-day guided tour.
A glassblower working on Murano, Venice Full-Day Guided Tour
Lady embroidering lace on Burano during Venice full-day guided tour.
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Venice in a Day: St. Mark’s, Doge’s Palace, Murano & Burano with Gondola Ride

Explore the best of Venice as you skip the lines to St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace.

  • Glide through historic canals on a 30-minute gondola ride, led by an expert gondolier who shares captivating stories.
  • Learn all about the history of St. Mark's and the political significance of the Doge's Palace from an expert English-speaking guide.
  • Pick what suits your plan; a half or full-day trip. Extend your journey into the colorful towns of Murano and Burano Islands.
  • With an optional visit to the islands, be ready to immerse in the artisanal magic of glass-blowing and lace-making workshops.


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3 hr. - 9 hr.
Transfers included
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AlainJun, 2025
5/5
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ErikMay, 2025
5/5
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MariaMay, 2025
5/5
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LynneMay, 2025
5/5
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IBRAHIMMay, 2025
4/5
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JessicaApr, 2025
5/5
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GIUSEPPEApr, 2025
5/5
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ReginaApr, 2025
3/5
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gerzsenyi-rozierApr, 2025
5/5
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CherylMar, 2025
3/5

We had a ton of trouble finding the office to meet our guide. Google maps wasn't working well and we just kept going in circles around St Mark's Square. We asked military, regular police, and other shop owners for help but ended up finding the office 30 minutes after our tour departed for the Basilica. Thankfully, we were able to catch up to our party in the Basilica. For whatever reason, when going through the Doge Palace, those of us who were going on the gondola ride, had to leave the group and return on our own later to see the rest of the tour. The timing seemed to be too tight. The guide was great, but the timing was just off for the whole day. When we went on the gondola, the gondolier spent the whole time yelling at the other gondoliers and joking with them. It was like a bad Disneyland ride. We were one gondola after another just making a circle back to the meeting point. I think the only thing that was pointed out to us was where Mozart had stayed.

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IvanaFeb, 2025
5/5

Really enjoyed the tour and liked our tour Guido Gloria

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YosephineMar, 2025
5/5
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DanielMar, 2025
5/5
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MissMar, 2025
5/5
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WilliamFeb, 2025
3/5
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CocoOct, 2024
5/5

The well-organized tour allows you to visit the main attractions of Venice in one day. Very knowledgeable tour guides. Recommended!

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RaymondOct, 2024
4/5

The audio downloads are a nice compliment to the tour.

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MoniqueDec, 2024
5/5
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RolfNov, 2024
4/5
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JorgeOct, 2024
4/5
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NATALIAOct, 2024
1/5
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VasileiosSep, 2024
4/5

We had the chance to See many venues and sightseeing. In my opinion the islands need some more time to discover them adequately

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TriinSep, 2024
5/5

Giovana was the loveliest guide you could wish for. Her excitement, despite having likely done hundreds of these tours, was contagious. She paid great attention to detail while also ensuring that every person in the group felt included. The equipment quality was excellent, with clear audio throughout the tour. Giovana provided just the right balance of historical context and insights into current life and events. We loved every moment. Our gondolier was also praiseworthy. Despite being a young man, he was knowledgeable without being overbearing. Although we can’t recall his name, the boat was called ‘Luca,’ and he was stepping in for his father. A delightful experience with a charming young man.

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GaryAug, 2024
3/5

The guide was excellent and everything was great until the end. When we went on our gondola ride we did not go by the bridge of sigh and the gondolier was on his phone the whole time. Not only was it bad enough that he was on the phone, he had it on speaker so we could hear the woman he was talking too. Missing out on the bridge and the phone ruined the entire experience.

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WayneAug, 2024
4/5

The Tour Guy was the company we should have booked with - avoid Headout (a broker). The website on mobile when I booked put the wrong date - the Crowdsite glitch also happened and the site booked the tour time+day AFTER it already happened! HEADOUT REFUSED TO CHANGE IT! Luckily THE TOUR GUY CHANGED IT. AVOID HEADOUT. As for the tour, Venice is such a unique, magical place. Our guide was a lovely local Venetian, a professor-like lady and had tons of information - she was kind and very considerate. She gave us the basics of all we needed to know. I think we might have preferred a guide with more stories and less facts and who was a little more fluent in English - it was often hard to understand everything. Also, try avoid Italy in the summer, the heat is unbearable and we underestimated this. Bring lots of water and a fan or spray mist bottle. Crazy heat! Climate change not doing places like Rome and Venice any favours! The overall experience was the best it could've been, it was good.

Explore the best of Venice as you skip the lines to St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace.

  • Glide through historic canals on a 30-minute gondola ride, led by an expert gondolier who shares captivating stories.
  • Learn all about the history of St. Mark's and the political significance of the Doge's Palace from an expert English-speaking guide.
  • Pick what suits your plan; a half or full-day trip. Extend your journey into the colorful towns of Murano and Burano Islands.
  • With an optional visit to the islands, be ready to immerse in the artisanal magic of glass-blowing and lace-making workshops.

Inclusions

  • Full/half-day tour of Venice (as per option selected)

  • Guided tour of St. Mark's Basilica with skip-the-line entry

  • Guided tour of Doge's Palace with skip-the-line entry

  • Expert English-speaking guide

  • 30-minute shared gondola ride

  • Round-trip transfers to/from Murano & Burano Islands (optional)

  • Glass-blowing demonstration (optional)

  • Lace-making demonstration (optional)

Half-day tour

  • St Marks Basilica
  • Doge's Palace
  • 30-minute gondola ride

Full-day tour

  • St Marks Basilica
  • Doge's Palace
  • 30-minute gondola ride
  • Glass-blowing demonstration at Murano Island
  • Lace-making demonstration at Burano Island
  • Tip: Take advantage of the local expert knowledge! Request your gondolier to point out the lesser-known sights along the canals.

St. Mark's Basilica

  • Strict dress code: All guests must wear clothing that covers their shoulders and knees to enter the basilica.
  • Keep your camera tucked away – photography is strictly not allowed at the venue.
  • This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
  • A ramp is available at the Porta del Fiori (Door of Flowers) entrance on the left-hand side of the basilica.
  • The Museum on the upper floor of the basilica is served by both a lift and stair lifts.

Doge's Palace

  • Shutterbugs, take note: Flash photography, tripods, selfie sticks, and any type of commercial photography is a no-go inside the venue.
  • Please note that the Secret Itineraries, Prisons and Armory are not wheelchair accessible.

Venice Gondola Ride

  • Seating arrangements within a gondola may vary for balance and safety reasons, it may not be possible to sit next to your partner.
  • The gondola ride is not accessible for wheelchair users.
  • Please note that the tour may not operate under exceptional high tide conditions or during religious functions at the basilica. In the event of cancellation, your tour will either be rescheduled or refunded for your convenience.
  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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