Venice Private Walking Tour Experience
- 2 hours
- 4 languages
- Instant confirmation
- Private tour
Highlights
Discover the captivating history and art of Venice on this exclusive 2-hour private highlights tour. Led by an expert local guide, explore iconic sites including St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace, while enjoying VIP access. Delve into the stories and secrets that shaped Venice’s past, and witness a mesmerizing Murano glass-blowing demonstration for an authentic cultural experience. This private tour offers the flexibility to tailor your journey and maximize your time in the city, making it ideal for discerning travelers and those on a tight schedule. - Explore St. Mark’s Square and Basilica with an expert guide (if option selected) - Bypass long lines with priority access to the Doge’s Palace - Experience a traditional Murano glass-blowing demonstration
Inclusions
What's included
- 2 hours private guide
- Tickets to Doge's Palace
- Tickets to St. Mark's Basilica (if option selected)
What's not
- Tips
Itinerary
The Doge’s Palace is a masterpiece of Venetian Gothic architecture and the ultimate symbol of the Venetian Republic's historical glory. For centuries, this opulent palace served as the official residence of the Doge (the supreme ruler of Venice), the seat of the government, and the courthouse. Inside, you can walk through grand council chambers adorned with golden ceilings and masterpieces by Renaissance titans like Tintoretto and Veronese.
Known as the "Church of Gold," St. Mark’s Basilica is a breathtaking masterpiece of Italo-Byzantine architecture and the crown jewel of Venice’s religious history. Originally built in the 9th century to house the relics of St. Mark the Evangelist, this cathedral served for centuries as the Doge’s private chapel before becoming the city's official cathedral.
The Bridge of Sighs is one of Venice’s most iconic and romantic landmarks, though its origins are surprisingly dark. Built in 1600 from brilliant white Istrian limestone, this enclosed, Renaissance-style bridge spans the narrow palace canal to connect the interrogation rooms inside the Doge’s Palace to the New Prisons.
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- The meeting point is in front of the 'Blue Clock Tower', near the 'Bar Americano'.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Tickets
- Tickets are redeemed at a different location from the meeting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Prime Tours and Travel
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please cover knees and shoulders to enter St. Mark's Basilica
- Please bring a copy of your ID's or Passport (mandatory for each participant)
How it compares in Venice
- Its from-price is 85% above the median of the 1991 experiences we list in Venice.
- Its length is typical for the group.
About Venice
Venice floats on a lagoon of more than a hundred islands, a city of canals, palaces and bridges with no cars, where every walk ends somewhere unexpected.
The Grand Canal sweeps through the city in a great reversed S, lined with palaces and crossed by the Rialto Bridge. Near its mouth, Piazza San Marco gathers St Mark's Basilica with its golden mosaics, the Doge's Palace, the Bridge of Sighs and the tall brick campanile. Water buses and gondolas show the city from the angle it was built to be seen.
Top-ranked sights in Venice: St. Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco), St. Mark's Basilica (Basilica di San Marco), Grand Canal.
Special offers in Venice
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