Experience the best of Venice in record time with this expertly crafted express tour. Designed for travelers with limited time, this tour ensures you see Venice’s most famous landmarks with ease. Start at the iconic Rialto Market and Bridge, where you’ll learn about Venice’s history and local life. Then relax on a traditional gondola ride through the city’s scenic canals to check a quintessential Venetian experience off your bucket list. Admire St. Mark’s Basilica from the outside, and then skip the line and delve into the history of Venetian politics and power at the Doge’s Palace. Wander through its opulent halls, explore the prisons, and cross the Bridge of Sighs—all while uncovering the city's fascinating untold stories.
Begin near the Rialto Bridge, one of Venice’s most iconic sights. Make your way through the lively Rialto Market, where locals shop for fresh seafood and produce, and learn about the city’s maritime heritage from your expert guide. You’ll uncover stories of how Venice rose from the lagoon to become a global power.
Next, you'll glide through Venice’s canals on a gondola ride. Hop aboard and take in the beauty of Venice from the water. Your gondolier will navigate quiet canals to give you a serene and unforgettable perspective of this enchanting city.
After you disembark from the gondola, you'll pause in St. Mark's Square to admire Venice's most famous church from the outside. Your guide will point out the breathtaking Byzantine architecture and share its connection to the city’s religious and artistic heritage.
Finish your tour with a visit to the Doge’s Palace. You'll once again skip the line to wander through its luxurious halls, cross the haunting Bridge of Sighs, and explore the palace’s darker side in its historic prisons. There's no better place to discover fascinating insights into Venetian politics and power.
