Skip-the-Line Venice Private Tour Including St Mark Doges Palace & Gondola Ride

Recommended by 93% of travelers

Venice, Italy

6 hours (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Make every minute in Venice count with this private walking tour that includes skip-the-line admission to St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace plus a gondola ride. Meet your guide in St. Mark’s Square to check off the city’s two headliner sights in just hours. Then enjoy a scenic stroll through the city’s narrow alleys to take in highlights like the Rialto Bridge before ending with a gondola ride.

Cover Venice’s top sights in one day with a guide and priority admission
Learn about the history of St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace
Explore canal-side alleys and squares to see a quieter side of the city
Enjoy the personal attention and relaxed pace of a private tour

What's Included

English speaking local guide with professional license
Gondola ride
Doge's palace and Basilic admission tickets
BASILICA ENTRY TICKETS 12 EURO EACH
DOGE'S PALACE ENTRY TICKETS 35 EURO EACH INCLUDED IN THE PRICE

Lunch
Food and drinks
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

St. Mark's Square
Piazza San Marco, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
The meeting point is in San marco square next to the Lion Pillar at 9:30 am

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.10:00 am

Itinerary

Piazza San Marco

50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Palazzo Ducale

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Basilica di San Marco

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Campo Santa Maria Formosa

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fondamenta Nove

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ponte di Rialto

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate

Children must be accompanied by an adult
A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
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).
BASILICA ENTRY TICKETS 12 EURO EACH INCLUDED IN THE PRICE DOGE'S PALACE ENTRY TICKETS 35 EURO EACH INCLUDED IN THE PRICE 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. Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to St.Mark’s Basilica
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Maria_R

We had a great tour with our guide Denise! She was so knowledgeable but also fun, and what better than getting a tour from a local! She had the best stories to tell, things to show and best recommendations to give. Our gondola ride was amazing and we ended up with the best gelato in town in a quiet neighbourhood away from the crowds.

Reviews

4.9

based on 15 reviews

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Fantastic tour!!

Mary_C, Oct 2024

We had a fantastic time on this tour! Good overall start to get us grounded in the different sections of Venice. Our guide was simply wonderful interspersing her personal story with the history of Venice. We asked tons of questions and she answered each and every one patiently and with such grace. Would highly recommend!!

Venice family trip

Sameer_A, Aug 2024

Denise was a great tour guide in Venice. She was very patient with a large family group and great with the kids

The most amazing tour with a local guide!

Maria_R, Jul 2024

Wonderful Guide

Jonathan_B, May 2024

We had an amazing day in Venice. Denise was our best tour guide in 2 weeks in Italy. She was very knowledgeable about her city and the Doge and Basilica were amazing. She helped us tailor our tour to our preferences. Her English is fantastic and my wife and I had a blast. She gave us great dinner and shopping recommendations. Denise created a one of kind experience and we are so thankful. Grazie a Millie!!!