Private 3 hrs Venice Tour with Skip-the-Line St Mark’s Basilica & Grand Canal


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From $386.45

3,324 reviews   (4.16)

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 3 hours

Departs: Venice, Venice

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

If it’s your first time in Venice, see all the highlights of this magical city on a combination walking including St Mark's Basilica and a boat tour on the Grand Canal. From Piazza San Marco (St Mark’s Square) to the Rialto Bridge, your informative guide will offer historical perspectives on this fascinating medieval city. Plus, you'll skip the long lines at St Mark's Basilica – there’s no need to waste time waiting in lines when you're on vacation!


What's Included

Best of Venice & St Marks' basilica (2 hours)

Grand Canal boat tour (1 hour)

Professional English-speaking guide

Skip-the-line tickets to St. Mark's Basilica

What's Not Included

Food and drink, unless specified

Gratuities

Hotel pickup or drop-off


Traveler Information

  • ADULT: Age: 0 - 99

Additional Info

  • Beginning Friday 6 August 2021 and until further notice, access to museums, galleries and all related tourist venues as well as indoor bars and restaurants, will be permitted only to those in possession of a Green COVID-19 Certification (Green Pass or equ
  • Face masks required for travellers in public areas
  • Guaranteed skip-the-line entrance to St Mark's Basilica is compulsory from April to October due to high number of visitors. St Mark’s Basilica does not offer a fast entry service to anyone in other periods considered off peak season. No refund is due when
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Occasionally the Basilica may be closed to the public (without prior notice) because of festivities, religious functions or high water. The guide will provide explanation from outside.
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • To ensure safety and well-being of our guests the itinerary of the tour has been amended to follow the Covid-19 guidelines. Visits to St Mark's Basilica may be subject to restrictions. Depending on the situation on the day of the tour the itinerary may be
  • Beginning Friday 6 August 2021 and until further notice, access to museums, galleries and all related tourist venues as well as indoor bars and restaurants, will be permitted only to those in possession of a Green COVID-19 Certification (Green Pass or equ
  • Face masks required for travellers in public areas
  • Guaranteed skip-the-line entrance to St Mark's Basilica is compulsory from April to October due to high number of visitors. St Mark’s Basilica does not offer a fast entry service to anyone in other periods considered off peak season. No refund is due when
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Occasionally the Basilica may be closed to the public (without prior notice) because of festivities, religious functions or high water. The guide will provide explanation from outside.
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • To ensure safety and well-being of our guests the itinerary of the tour has been amended to follow the Covid-19 guidelines. Visits to St Mark's Basilica may be subject to restrictions. Depending on the situation on the day of the tour the itinerary may be

Cancellation Policy

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

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Experience may be cancelled due to Insufficient travelers

What To Expect

Piazza San Marco
Enjoy the introduction to Venice history and culture with our local expert English-speaking guide

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Basilica di San Marco
Enter in St. Mark's Basilica for an in-depth tour of the famous Basilica

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Campo Santa Maria Formosa
Pass by the famous Campo to admire the Renaissance church of Santa Maria Formosa

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Calle del Paradiso
Our guide will lead you through a typical Venetian "calle" alley where you can admire examples of Byzantine and Gothic architecture that make Venice so unique

• Admission Ticket Free

Ponte di Rialto
During your boat tour pass near the Rialto Bridge where your guide will give you full explanation about the merchant life in the Venetian Golden Age

• Admission Ticket Free

Canal Grande
In the afternoon, travel along the Grand Canal for 1 hour with a group of max 8\9 people per boat

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Included


Reviews

Good Tour, Excellent Guide
John_E, 17-10-2022
If you want to do more than just wander the streets and take a gondola ride, this is a great option. Our guide was very knowledgeable, pleasant, professional, and had a good sense of humor. She adapted the tour to our specific group and provided us with valuable advice for navigating the streets and waterways. There were times and places where it would have been nice to have headsets so we could hear better. That would be our only suggestion for improvement.
Great Tour!
ktmcl, 16-09-2022
Wonderful private tour with a fabulous guide!
My guide was an anthropologist and so incredibly knowledgeable. She was also quite personable and an absolute joy to spend time with. This was the perfect afternoon in Venice. Definitely recommend!
Sacred place and special tour
TomandTammy_F, 21-08-2022
Tour guide was so sweet and accommodated us with a private tour of the city and water taxi trip in and out of the grand canal seeing unique spots not listed in this description. St. Mark basilica was special and very sacred.
Great Vince introduction.
Tim_S, 21-11-2021
Adriana was a knowledgeable local who provided a great introduction to the city. She helped us to add on to our experience based on our interest.
Venice tour
Paul_B, 20-05-2022
Grand Canal cruise was in a boat that is used also as a water taxi which is closed in and unable to take photos or move around. Cramped space. Walking tour was good but also too many shops being pointed out during the trip. Use of communication system was excellent.




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