Venice Best in a Day Private Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Skip-the-line entry to St. Mark's Basilica
- Guided tour of Doge's Palace
- Gondola ride through the Grand Canal
- Explore Rialto Bridge and Market
- Discover hidden gems of Venice
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Skip-the-line entry to St. Mark's Basilica
- Guided tour of Doge's Palace
- Gondola ride through the Grand Canal
- Meals and beverages
Meeting point
Start Location
Chiesa San Giacomo di Rialto, Rialto Bridge, Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately for weather conditions.
- Gondola ride is shared with other passengers; private gondola options may be available upon request.
- Photography may be restricted in certain areas; follow guide's instructions.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for cobblestone streets.
- Bring a camera to capture the picturesque canals and architecture.
- Be prepared for potential crowds at popular sites.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- 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
- Offered in: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian. Please specify under “Additional notes” if you wish to book the tour in a language other than English.
- Places of worship have strict dress code requirements for entry. All participants are required to have shoulders and knees covered (no tank tops or short dresses) to enter.
- There is no photography allowed in St Marks basilica.
- The itinerary described above is a suggested order of the various experiences. These may vary according to your personal requests or preferred starting time.
- An original, valid photo ID is required for entry to St. Mark's Basilica. Photocopies are not accepted.
- Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers’ full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the attraction.
- The ticket includes a cost to enter St. Mark’s Basilica valued at 30 EUR per person.
Traveler reviews
A great way to see the highlights of Venice.
We toured St Marks Basillica and the Doge’s palace. It was very informative and we had a great experience.
Good tour of St Marks and Doge Palace
Lara was outstanding! Thank you!
Loved it
Lara was amazing. Very informative and wonderful.
Trip of a lifetime
We had an absolutely wonderful tour of Venice with Shannon! She was incredibly knowledgeable, engaging, and personable, bringing the city’s history and culture to life in a way that was both fascinating and easy to follow. Her passion for Venice was contagious, and she shared so many interesting details and hidden gems we never would have discovered on our own. Shannon made the entire experience feel personal, relaxed, and perfectly paced. She was happy to answer all of our questions and made sure everyone in our group felt included. Exploring Venice with her was truly one of the highlights of our trip. We couldn’t recommend Shannon more highly—if you have the chance to book a tour with her, do it!
The Best in Venetian Highlights in a Day
Our tour guide Lara gave us an excellent taste of Venice today: beautifully organized with lots of background history and political/cultural context, all wrapped up in an engaging personality and a great sense of humour. Thanks, Lara; you made our visit to Venice simply wonderful!