Venice in 2 days tour including Gondola Ride and Islands Tour by Private Boat

5.0 (1 reviews) Venice, Italy
Duration2 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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LanguagesGerman, English, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

A private 2-day tour to fully experience the City of Bridges, discovering its secrets and exploring it from every corner with a professional local guide, who will tell you about history, art, culture and architecture.

With the skip-the-line access to Doge’s Palace and Basilic, you will not waste precious time to admire the beauties of these two majestic symbols of Venice.

The first day, a 4 hour tour, includes the main highlights of the City as the Rialto Bridge, Doge's palace, Basilic and much more....

What a better way to end your first day in Venice with a romantic gondola ride through the Grand Canal!

On your second day, you will have the privilege to admire Venice by sea with its three major islands of the Lagoon in a 4-hour boat tour: Murano, Burano

Sailing with a private boat through the islands, it’s a unique emotion!

What's included

  • Gondola Ride
  • Local guide
  • Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
  • admission tickets to the Doge's Palace and Basilica
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Hotel accomodation

What to expect

Day 1: Venice walking tour
  1. Piazza San Marco
    Pass by
    San Marco Square is the heart of the City
  2. Palazzo Ducale
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    The ancient seat of the Doges today is a beautiful museum , where it is possible to admire the wonderful frescoed halls by Tintoretto.Through the famous Bridge of Sights, you will reach the new prisons, where famous characters were imprisoned such as Giacomo Casanova and Silvio Pellico.
  3. Basilica di San Marco
    30m · Admission ticket included
    the Basilic famous for its beautiful marbles interiors and the golden mosaic that fills almost all the interior
  4. Basilica Dei Santi Giovanni E Paolo
    Pass by
    One of the largest fields famous for Bartolomeo Colleoni equestrian statue
  5. Campo Santa Maria Formosa
    Pass by
    Another important camps famous for its church, from here departs 9 calli and 11 bridges
  6. Fondamenta Nove
    Pass by
    A long promenade from where you can enjoy a great view of the Venetian Lagoon.
  7. Ponte di Rialto
    Pass by
    The Rialto Bridge, the most romantic Italian bridge.You cannot miss a relaxing Gondola ride, through the Canal Grande. Let yourself be lulled by the waves, admiring this romantic and marvelous city!
Day 2: Lagoon Islands tour
  1. Isola di Murano
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    Murano Island, the famous blown glass island, also known as the small Venice because is composed from 9 small islands joined togeher by little bridges. It’s a wonderful place made of characteristic houses and shops that sell glass objects and furnaces.You will attend to a  demonstration of an expert glass maker.
  2. Biblioteca di Burano
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Burano Island A true pearl of the Lagoon covered by vivid colored houses, small bridges and its crooked bell tower! Burano is famous all over the world for its production of lace
  3. Isola Torcello
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Torcello Island, the most peaceful and quiet island of the lagoon! Before reaching Santa Maria Assunta Basilic, you can admire the famous Devil's Bridge from which you can take pictures of the whole landscape of the island and Torcello Museum divided into the archeological and medieval and modern areas. The Basilic, together with the Santa Fosca Church, is one of the oldest buildings of the lagoon, famous for its interior mosaics.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The meeting point will be in San Marco Square next to the Lion Pillar

End point

The meeting point will be in San Marco Square next to the Lion Pillar

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Covid-19 Vaccination Card or Green Pass is mandatory to enter Museums and Churches
  • 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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