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Venice Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour

Venice, Italy
  • 2 to 6 hours (approx.)
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

    What's Included

    • Private Walking Tour of Venice's Highlights such as as St. Mark's Square, -
    • - Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo & Doge's Palace(number of attractions depends on the selected option)
    • 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
    • Free entry to the Church of San Zaccaria and crossing the Rialto Bridge (3, 4 & 6-hour options only)
    • Skip-the-line tickets to the Contarini del Bovolo Palace (4 and 6-hour options only)
    • Skip-the-line tickets to the Doge's Palace (6-hour option only)
    • Pickup from accomodation in the Old Town
    • Tickets to the crypts and underground of the Church of San Zaccaria (Optional 10 euro)
    • Free entry to the Church of San Zaccaria and crossing the Rialto Bridge (in 2-hour option)
    • Skip-the-line tickets to the Contarini del Bovolo Palace (in 2 and 3-hour options)
    • Skip-the-line tickets to the Doge's Palace (in 2, 3 and 4-hour options)
    • Pickup from accomodation outside the Old Town

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Colonna di San Todaro
      P.za San Marco, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy

      Meet your guide in front of Colonna di San Todaro, P.za San Marco 3, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy (next to Caffè Gelateria Al Todaro Dal 1948).

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Itinerary

    1

    Hotel Londra Palace

    10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    2

    St. Mark's Square

    25 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    3

    Saint Mark's Basilica

    25 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    4

    Grand Canal

    25 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    5

    Ponte dell'Accademia

    25 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    6

    San Zaccaria

    25 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    7

    Rialto Bridge

    25 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    8

    Chiesa di San Giacomo di Rialto

    25 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    9

    Scala Contarini del Bovolo

    1 hour Admission Ticket Included

    10

    Doge's Palace

    1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

    11

    Bridge of Sighs

    25 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
    • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Most travelers can participate
    • Please check your email the day before the tour for important details from Rosotravel, your tour operator.
    • Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option.
    • Admission to churches during mass and scheduled events is restricted.
    • The Church of San Zaccaria is open daily from 10 AM to 12 PM and 4 PM to 6 PM. Tickets to the chapels and crypts cost €1.5.
    • Skip-the-line tickets to Contarini del Bovolo Palace and the Doge’s Palace include a pre-booked entry time. You may skip the ticket office line but not the entrance or security checks.
    • Due to new local regulations, the group size is limited to a maximum of 10 guests per guide. Additional guides will be arranged for larger groups.
    • Pickup service is available only for accommodations located in Venice’s Old Town, within 1.5 km of the meeting point at Hotel Londra Palace.
    • Have a special request or need accessibility support? Let us know in advance!
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

    Cancellation Policy

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

    Reviews

    5.0
    based on 1 review
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    Our guide was very...

    jere_c, Aug 2025
    Our guide was very knowledgeable and clearly loved her city! Venice is amazing! We were in a private tour and our plane was delayed, she kindly waited for us and gave us a wonderful tour!

    Response from Host, Aug 2025

    Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that your guide’s passion for Venice and her kindness in waiting for you made your private tour so special. It’s fantastic that you still got to enjoy such a memorable experience despite the delay — we’d love to welcome you again!

    From $197.03

    per person

    up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

    Book ahead!
    On average, this is booked 40 days in advance.

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