St. Marks Basilica & Doge's Palace: Private Venice Half-Day Tour
Venice, Italy
- 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Upgrade from sightseeing with this private half-day tour of iconic Venice attractions led by your own guide. Hear the story of St. Mark’s Square, the city’s most important open space, before exploring the historic cathedral of St. Mark’s Basilica and visiting the Doge’s Palace, a landmark full of masterpieces. Learn about history, hear entertaining stories, and step off the tourist path when you finish the tour at the photogenic Rialto.
- Enjoy the personalized attention of your own private tour guide
- Explore two top attractions efficiently
- Discover Venice’s history and culture with unique context
- Stroll off the tourist path near the Rialto Bridge
What's Included
- A friendly, professional English Speaking tour guide for your own private group
- Entrance tickets to St. Mark's Basilica & Doge's Palace
- Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
- Hotel pickup/drop-off
- Food and drink, although your guide will be happy to recommend snacks along the way
- Gratuities
- Transportation throughout tour
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Museo CorrerP.za San Marco, 52, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
Your guide will meet you outside the entrance to the Museo Correr in St. Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco). P.za San Marco, 52, 30124 Venezia VE.
End point
- Rialto BridgePonte de Rialto, 30100 Venezia VE, Italy
Finish point will be at Rialto Bridge, and the guide will assist with advising you on your journey.
Itinerary
1
Piazza San Marco
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Saint Mark's Basilica
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
3
St. Mark's Square
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Palazzo Ducale
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
5
Venice
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- 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
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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