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Private tourOnly your group will participate
Overview
Experience Venice on a private full-day tour that combines the city’s top highlights with the personal attention of a dedicated guide. Begin by crossing the iconic Rialto Bridge and exploring the lively market where Venetians have traded for centuries. Glide along the Grand Canal on a private gondola, and then enjoy skip-the-line access to St. Mark’s Basilica. Finally, step inside the Doge’s Palace to walk through grand halls once ruled by Venice’s powerful dukes. With flexible pacing and expert insights into the city’s history and art, this private experience captures the very best of Venice in just one day.
What's included
Gondola Ride
Local English-speaking guide
Arch of Paradise
House of Marco Polo (from outside)
Pre-reserved ticket to the Doge's Palace (25€)
New Prisons
Rialto Bridge
Campo Santa Maria Formosa
Fondaco dei Tedeschi (from outside)
Rialto Fish Market (closed on Mondays)
Skip-the-line ticket for St. Mark's Basilica (12€)
Bridge of Sighs
Campo San Giovanni e Paolo
Gratuities
Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
Lunch
What to expect
Ponte di Rialto
1h 15m
Begin your private Venice adventure with a guided stroll through the city’s storied heart, including crossing the famous Rialto Bridge.
Pass by
Pause to explore the bustling Rialto Market, where locals have gathered for centuries to trade seafood and produce.
Casa di Marco Polo
Pass by
Hear tales of famous Venetians like Marco Polo who made Venice a maritime powerhouse.
Pass by
Your guide will reveal the traditions that shaped Venetian daily life and show you corners of the city you might miss on your own.
Canal Grande
30m · Admission ticket included
With just your group and a gondolier, enjoy the city from its most enchanting perspective past centuries-old palaces, bridges, and hidden courtyards.
Venice
45m
Pause for a break on your own. While it's not included in the tour, your guide will share plenty of great recommendations on where to grab a coffee and a snack.
Basilica di San Marco
1h · Admission ticket included
Bypass the long lines with your private guide and marvel at its golden mosaics. Your guide will share insight into the craftsmanship and artwork behind this Byzantine masterpiece.
Palazzo Ducale
1h · Admission ticket included
Skip-the-line entry grants you immediate access to its lavish salons. Explore grand council rooms as your guide reveals the dramatic history of the Venetian Republic.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a yellow WalksDevour sign. This tour meets outside the entrance of the Church of San Giacometto at Campo San Giacomo di Rialto 255, 30125 Venezia VE, Italy.
End point
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
If access is restricted due to private events inside St. Mark's Basilica and/or Doge's Palace, we cannot be held responsible. This is a situation beyond our control. No refund will be issued.
In case of unforeseen circumstances such as bad weather (heavy rain, strong wind, high tide) conditions that prevent the gondola ride from taking place or any operational or safety reasons beyond our control it may be substituted for another experience, but no refund will be provided.
All guests must supply their full name that matches a valid ID at the time of the booking. Should you fail to provide these, your reservation will be canceled. Name changes are not permitted.
Please note that a photo ID is required to visit the St. Marks Basilica. Failure to bring an ID can result in the security staff refusing your entrance to the monument.
Please be aware that this tour involves extended periods of standing, which may not be suitable for travelers with certain health conditions or mobility limitations.
St. Mark’s Basilica can be subject to closures due to particular liturgical celebrations, especially during major religious holidays such as Easter or Christmas. In the event that the Basilica is closed, explanations will be provided from the outside.
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
