Overview

Duration: 5 h
Languages: English, Italian
Group size: Up to 4 travelers
Suitable for: Ages 6–80
Pace: Moderately active

Good for

Couples
First-time visitors
Groups of friends
Luxury seekers

Experience the best of Venice in a single day on a private tour. Visit St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace with an expert guide. Enjoy a private gondola ride through smaller canals and a trip to Murano with a glass factory visit.

Highlights

Private Guided Tour
Private Gondola Ride
Murano Excursion

What's included

St Mark's Basilica entry ticket (€12)
All entries
A free visit to a glassfactory in Murano any time during your stay in Venice; value € 150,00
Private gondola
Private guide
Private taxi

Not included

Food and drinks
All not clearly mentioned as included

Itinerary

1
Basilica di San Marco
45min
Magnificent icon of the city and brilliant treasure chest for the relics of the Saint after whom it is named. Be prepared to walk under the golden mosaic domes and discover one of the most refined and accomplished works of Byzantine craftmanship, a masterpiece by generations of Venetian Goldsmiths: the “Pala d’Oro”. You will enjoy the view from the terrace and find the original horses which are kept inside, and their interesting story
2
Palazzo Ducale
1h 30min
Our "Palazzo Ducale", a magnificent combination of Byzantine, Gothic and Renaissance architecture, the centre of the Venetian Empire and the seat of the Venetian Government. It was once the residence of the Doge, the elected ruler of the city. You will pass through its lavish chambers, which display masterpieces by Tintoretto, Titian, Veronese and Bellini. You will hear about the different roles played by the Doge and his counsellors, be entertained by the Venetian legends as you walk through the narrow passageways towards the prison cells whilst learning about the prisoners and of course, about Casanova, perhaps Venice's most famous and intriguing escapee.
3
Canal Grande
1h

Before you go

Ticket & redemption

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
One ticket covers the whole booking

Pickup & drop-off

Should the hotel be near St. Mark's square, we can pick up the guests at their hotel. Alternatively, we need to fix a meeting point before the tour.

Good to know

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Accessibility

Location

you will discover “the most beautiful street in the world” and its magnificent palaces built over hundreds of years, which have made the “Canalasso” what it is today. Let your imagination go back in time when the “squeri” (gondolas’ shipyards) were at their highest, the “fonteghi” were full of merchants, smells and colors and the most noble families used to party in their wonderful houses. Why are there so many different styles and where are those moorish windows coming from? Your guide will be ready to answer these questions and many more; she will entertain you with the history of the buildings and the stories of their owners (some of them universally well known). You will recognize every single palace, you will learn who lived in there and you will understand why personalities like Shelley, Byron and Browning were so fond of Venice. You will also navigate some smaller canals, to enjoy some delicious glimpses of small bridges, “fondamente” with local groceries, narrow streets: the true side of Venice, where the few Venetians still here live their city at the most. Venice was built on the water, and from the water she gives her very best. Your feet will be given a well-earned rest!

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