Essential Venice Private Tour: Highlights of the Floating City

Venice, Italy
Duration3h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Italian
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

A jaw-dropping treasure trove of art and culture, the charms of Venice could easily occupy you for a lifetime. But if you’re new to the Floating City and want to get straight to the highlights, then our Essential Venice tour offers the perfect introduction to the city known to history as the Serenissima. On our itinerary we’ll be visiting the two greatest landmarks in Venice, with skip-the-lines access: iconic Saint Mark’s basilica, with its glittering mosaics, and the no less spectacular Doge’s Palace - symbol of Venice’s limitless power for nearly a millennium and home to the breathtaking Bridge of Sighs. Afterwards head off in search of hidden corners of Venice that few visitors get to see in the company of our local expert. This is Venice at its authentic, spectacular best!

What's included

  • Expert, English-speaking private guide
  • Headsets (for groups of 6 or more)
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Skip-the-lines Access into St. Mark's Basilica and Doges Palace
  • Transportation to and from the meeting and end point
  • Food and beverages
  • Gratuities (optional)

What to expect

  1. 30m
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  2. 20m
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  3. 1h 15m
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  4. Palazzo Ducale
    1h 15m · Admission ticket included
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Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your guide will meet you in front of the Correr Museum entrance located at the west end of Piazza di San Marco. They will have a Through Eternity sign or flag.

End point

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • As this is a private tour for you and your group, the itinerary can be customised to suit you, including an additional private boat tour of Venice after the initial tour. Please contact the tour operator for more details.
  • As this is a walking tour with some uneven pathways and stairs, comfortable walking shoes and a bottle of water are strongly recommended.
  • Please advise if any travelers have mobility concerns so that we can best accommodate you.
  • 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

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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