Private One Day Tour of Venice!

4.9 (64 reviews) 8 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Final sunset aperitif! — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

and at the end ... Aperitif at sunset by boat! — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Discover the jewels of Venice in just 1 day!

Experience the real essence of the city with your native Venetian guide, who will be showing you around this fascinating labirinth rich of histories, legends and traditions.

From Rialto bridge, with its millenary trade center, to St. Mark's square, surrounded by the 3 "cousins": the Basilica, the Doge's Palace and the Bridge of Sighs.

Arriving in Cannaregio, where the merchants had developed their main activities, you will enjoy an authentic atmosphere, exploring an original atelier of Carnival masks.

You will also have lunch like a Venetian, with the delicious "cicheti" accompanied by the famous 'ombra' (small glass of local wine).

After the little break, you will reach by private luxury water taxi one of the oldest Murano glass factory and admire the millenary blowing glass art.

There is no better ending then a private boat ride through the Grand Canal, reflecting the sunset colors on the nobles palaces, and leaving you with the last amazing view of the city.

Ready to say.. ARRIVEDERCI VENEZIA!

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: Shome Venice

Ages: Children (1–17 years) · Adults (18–110 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private Guide for the day
Included: Walking Tour + Boat Tour
Included: Private Taxi Transfer to Murano
Included: Lunch
Included: Private Water taxi for the Grand Canal Boat Tour
Included: Private visit to the Glass Furnace with demonstration of the Master

Not included

Not included: Entrance ticket to St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace (external view with Guide)

Itinerary

Cannaregio

2 hours

We will explore Cannaregio district, considered the most authentic one, rich of stories, legends and millenary traditions.
San Polo

one hour

We will visit San polo district, old trade center of the city, where the famous Rialto market still takes place.
Santa Croce

one hour

We will discover Santa Croce district, to learn the traditions of the ancient crafts and to visit the artisans' workshops.
Ponte di Rialto

15 min

We will admire the fantastic view from the bridge, to discover its story and curse.
Mercati di Rialto

one hour

We will have lunch in a traditional local tavern with "cicheti" (venetian tapas) and "ombre" (local wine).
San Marco

one hour

We will explore St. Mark's square with its secrets and its treasures, surrounded by the 3 cousins: the Basilica, the Doge's Palace, the Bridge of Sighs.
Basilica di San Marco

15 min Admission not included

We will learn the story of St. Mark Basilica (externally), decorated with golden mosaics.
Palazzo Ducale

15 min Admission not included

We will discover the story of the famous Doge of Venice, admiring the facade of the palace (externally).
Murano

one hour

We will visit one of the oldest glass factories of Murano island, to see a Master glassblower and his team working following a millenary tradition.
Canal Grande

one hour

At then end, at sunset time, we will tour the entire Grand Canal, by private water taxi, admiring its marvelous palaces, knowing its secrets and drinking an excellent glass of Prosecco.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Hotel Monaco & Grand Canal
Palazzetto Pisani Boutique Resort
Hotel de l'Alboro
Berlino Hotel Venice
Hotel Vecellio
Hotel Caneva
Hotel Bel Sito e Berlino
Hotel Ca'Vendramin Zago
Hotel Becher
Hotel Locanda Salieri
Locanda Cavanella
Hotel Al Vagon

and 329 more pickup points

Using your ticket

The guide will pick you up directly at your Hotel. Please send us the Hotel name.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
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.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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
The tour is a combination between walking tour for the first part of the day and then boat tour. It is not entirely on board of a boat