Tour Overview
Experience Venice in one unforgettable day on a private 7-hour tour combining the city’s most important landmarks, hidden corners and a traditional gondola ride.
Discover Venice with a licensed local guide and professional historian, exploring the city beyond the surface while visiting its most celebrated monuments. Begin in St. Mark’s Square, the historic ceremonial heart of the Venetian Republic, before entering the magnificent St. Mark’s Basilica. Discover its Byzantine architecture, golden mosaics and centuries-old connection with the East.
Continue inside the Doge’s Palace, once the political heart of the Venetian Republic. Walk through its magnificent institutional chambers, admire masterpieces by the great Venetian artists, cross the famous Bridge of Sighs, and discover the historic prisons where justice was administered in the days of the Republic.
Continue through Venice’s narrow calli, picturesque canals and atmospheric squares, discovering hidden corners and stories away from the busiest routes. Reach the historic Rialto district, for centuries the commercial heart of Venice, and admire the iconic Rialto Bridge while learning how merchants, international trade, banking and maritime commerce helped transform Venice into one of Europe’s wealthiest and most powerful cities.
Complete your full-day experience with an included private gondola ride, gliding through Venice’s canals and discovering the city from a completely different perspective. From the water, admire elegant palaces, historic bridges and quieter waterways while enjoying one of Venice’s most timeless traditions. With your private guide throughout the day, the experience can be adapted to your interests and pace, creating a personal and memorable way to discover Venice.
Tour Highlights
- Private 7-hour full-day tour of Venice
- Visit St. Mark’s Basilica with pre-booked admission
- Explore the magnificent Doge’s Palace
- Cross the famous Bridge of Sighs and visit the historic prisons
- Discover the Rialto district and Rialto Bridge
- Explore hidden calli, canals and atmospheric Venetian squares
- Enjoy an included private gondola ride
- Discover Venice with a licensed local guide and professional historian
- Enjoy an itinerary that can be personalized to your interests and pace
What’s Included
- 7-hour private guided tour of Venice
- Licensed local guide and professional historian
- Pre-booked admission to St. Mark’s Basilica
- Pre-booked admission to the Doge’s Palace
- Visit to the Bridge of Sighs and historic prisons
- Walking tour through Venice’s historic center
- Visit to the Rialto district and Rialto Bridge
- Private gondola ride
- Personalized private-tour experience
Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Private or public transportation
- Personal expenses
Tour Details
Duration: 7 hours
Tour Type: Private tour
Meeting Point: To be agreed upon
Ending Point: Venice historic center
Language: English
Minimum Age: 5
Walking Level: Moderate to High
Accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible
Admission: St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace tickets included
Gondola: Private gondola ride included
Customization: The itinerary can be personalized according to your interests and pace
Important Information
This is a full-day walking experience, so comfortable walking shoes are strongly recommended.
Visitors entering St. Mark’s Basilica must respect the required dress code. Shoulders and knees should be appropriately covered.
St. Mark’s Basilica tickets are issued in the name of each visitor. Full names of all participants are therefore required when booking. In case of cancellation, the cost of tickets already issued is non-refundable.
On Sundays, visits to St. Mark’s Basilica are scheduled after 2:00 PM due to religious services. The order of the itinerary will be adjusted accordingly.
Ready to Discover Venice in One Day?
Experience the history, art and hidden corners of Venice on a private full-day journey with a licensed local guide and professional historian.