Discover the highlights of Venice on this engaging walking tour. Explore Doges Palace, Saint Mark’s Basilica, and Correr Museum. Learn about the city’s origins and traditions with an English-speaking guide.
Discover the highlights of Venice on this engaging walking tour. Explore Doges Palace, Saint Mark’s Basilica, and Correr Museum. Learn about the city’s origins and traditions with an English-speaking guide.
- Calle larga de l’Ascension, 1256 - Meet your guide in calle larga de l’ascension next the post office behind Saint Mark’s square.
- Piazza San Marco - Enjoy this external walking tour (highlights of Saint Marks square) together with your english speaking guide. Hear about the republic of the Serenissima and the city’s origins to the present…
- Calle larga de l’Ascension, 1256 - Meet your guide in calle larga de l’ascension next the post office behind Saint Mark’s square.
- Piazza San Marco - Enjoy this external walking tour (highlights of Saint Marks square) together with your english speaking guide. Hear about the republic of the Serenissima and the city’s origins to the present day.
See all the most important monuments (from the outside) in the square.
- Campanile di San Marco - Listen its story from your guide while you are in Saint Mark’s square.
- Basilica di San Marco - Your guide will provide you with the perfect introduction to the origins, symbols and traditions regarding Saint Mark’s Square, Saint Mark’s Basilica the Doge’s Palace, the bridge of Sighs, the bell tower and the Marciana area.
- Doge’s Palace - During the tour you will also learn about the problems Venice has today with its high tides and the famous “Mose” which has been built to protect the city.
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Ponte dei Sospiri - This tour is the perfect introduction to the city of Venice
The duration is 1 hour and concludes in Saint Mark’s Square.

- Guided tour by a professional local guide
- Clear audio with headsets for groups over 10
- Explore the iconic Saint Mark’s Square
- Guided tour by a professional local guide
- Clear audio with headsets for groups over 10
- Explore the iconic Saint Mark’s Square
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Food and drink
- Pala d’oro fee
- Secret itineraries fee
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Food and drink
- Pala d’oro fee
- Secret itineraries fee
Join a professional guide for a combined tour, beginning with an exploration of the buildings in the square, followed by a visit inside the Doge’s Palace “Palazzo Ducale,” which was once the home of the Doge, the city’s elected leader.
The tour proceeds to Saint Mark’s Basilica, a majestic symbol of the lagoon that preserves the city’s history and the…
Join a professional guide for a combined tour, beginning with an exploration of the buildings in the square, followed by a visit inside the Doge’s Palace “Palazzo Ducale,” which was once the home of the Doge, the city’s elected leader.
The tour proceeds to Saint Mark’s Basilica, a majestic symbol of the lagoon that preserves the city’s history and the relics of Saints.
At 1:00 pm, the first part of the tour concludes, allowing approximately 2 hours of free time to explore Saint Mark’s Square, enjoy lunch (not included), or visit the Correr Museum, which is included with the Doge’s Palace ticket.
The second part of the combined tour features a classic gondola ride at either 3:00 pm or 5:15 pm (subject to availability).
PROGRAM
-> Doge’s Palace & Basilica: Departure at 10:45 am, concluding at 1:00 pm
-> Gondola ride (duration 30 min)
April - October: Gondola at 3:00 pm or 5:15 pm
November - March: Gondola only at 3:00 pm
- Please arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the departure time;
- Late arrivals, No Shows, No refund;
- 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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.