Venice in a Day: Private Tour inc. St. Mark's & Doge's Palace

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About this activity

This tour is all about making sure you experience the best of Venice in a single day –nearly an impossible task!

You will see the world-famous St Mark’s Square— probably one of Italy’s most iconic locations and Venice’s largest urban open space. This square is enclosed by the astonishing St Mark’s Basilica and the magnificent Doge’s Palace. Not only will you visit St Mark’s Basilica but also explore the Doge’s Palace, which rises majestically above the waters of the Grand Canal on St Mark’s Square. It remains one of the best examples of Venetian gothic architecture.

Your guide will be sure to show you the highlights, including the Rialto Bridge, famed as the oldest bridge to cross the Grand Canal. You will also visit the breathtaking building of the Frari Church, and the Accademia bridge, and expertly navigate the charming alleyways of the neighbourhoods of San Polo, Dorsoduro, San Marco and Castello.

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At a glance

Duration: 7 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–9
Guide: English
Operated by: Travel Curious

Ages: Children (0–5 years) · Adults (6–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: A friendly, professional English Speaking tour guide for your own private group
Included: Basilica of Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari Entrance Tickets
Included: Doge's Palace Entrance Tickets
Included: St. Mark's Basilica Entrance Tickets

Not included

Not included: Hotel pickup/drop-off, we recommend a meeting point
Not included: Price of lunch is not included
Not included: Transportation throughout tour
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Venice

4 hours

Enjoy a tour of Venice, where you'll visit Venetian markets, see the Rialto Bridge, discover Campo Santa Margherita, and walk through the Dorsoduro neighbourhood, amongst many other sites.
Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari

30 min Admission included

Explore the picturesque neighbourhood of San Polo, and visit the Basilica of Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, the largest church in the city that boasts masterpieces by Titan, Giovanni Bellini and Donatello as well as the body of Antonio Canova.
Stop 3

15 min

Take in the grandeur of St. Mark's Square and its magnificent buildings, including the Clocktower and the Belltower.
Stop 4

30 min Admission included

Step into St Mark’s Basilica to admire the extensive gold mosaic decorations, and hear the story of how St. Mark's body was laid to rest here after Venetian merchants stole it in Egypt and brought it back to Venice.
Palazzo Ducale

one hour Admission included

Visit the magnificent Doge’s Palace, the former seat of the Venetian government and home to the Doge, the highest official of the republic of Venice for more than 1000 years (tickets included).

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Your guide will meet you at Rilato Mercato Vaporetto Stop, Fondamenta Vin Castello, 30125 Venezia VE, Italy

End point

Finish point will be at Campo Santa Maria Formosa, and your guide will assist with advising you on your journey.

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

If you cancel	You get back
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
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