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First time in Venice? Maximize your time in the city with a full-day itinerary that ticks off all the most memorable attractions. Stroll across the Rialto Bridge and browse the lively Rialto fish market, then hop aboard a traditional gondola for a romantic cruise along the Grand Canal. Next, access St. Mark’s Basilica and gaze in awe at the stunning gold mosaics. Finally, enjoy skip-the-line entrance to the grandiose Doge’s Palace. The 8:30am tour is limited to 20 people and includes a lunch break on your own, while the 8:15am tour does not include a lunch break (shorter duration of 4 hours) and a maximum of 25 people in your group. If you're short on time, you can also select our Venice Express Half Day Option at time of booking for a 4-hour expertly guided tour of Venice's highlights including St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace.
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
If access is restricted due to private events inside St. Mark's Basilica and/or Doge's Palace, we cannot be held responsible. This is a situation beyond our control. No refund will be issued.
In case of unforeseen circumstances such as bad weather (heavy rain, strong wind, high tide) conditions that prevent the gondola ride from taking place or any operational or safety reasons beyond our control it may be substituted for another experience, but no refund will be provided.
Due to the religious nature of sites on this tour, all individuals (regardless of gender) must cover their shoulders and knees. It is acceptable to bring extra coverings to put on just before entering a holy site. Walks cannot be responsible for anyone denied entry.
This tour is non-refundable. All guests must supply their full name that matches a valid ID at the time of the booking. Should you fail to provide these, your reservation will be canceled. Name changes are not permitted.
Venice Express Option: Gondola is not included.
Please note that a photo ID is required to visit the St. Marks Basilica. Failure to bring an ID can result in the security staff refusing your entrance to the monument.
8:30am tour is limited to 20 people and includes a lunch break on your own, while the 8:15am tour does not include a lunch break (shorter duration of 4 hours) and a maximum of 25 people in your group.
St. Mark’s Basilica can be subject to closures due to particular liturgical celebrations, especially during major religious holidays such as Easter or Christmas. In the event that the Basilica is closed, explanations will be provided from the outside.
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Ponte di Rialto
Your tour starts at ground level with a guided walking tour of the city's most famous and most interesting sights. See the Rialto Bridge and learn about Venice's food culture at the Rialto Fish Market. Along the way hear tales of famous Venetians like Marco Polo as well as how Venice came to be—and how it survived against the odds. (1 hour if Express option selected)
Sightseeing & Photo Stop
Rialto Fish Market
Gondola Ride (Venice Express Half Day Option excluded)
Small Group of no more than 20 people
Pre-reserved ticket to the Doge's Palace (25€)
New Prisons
Rialto Bridge
Guided Walk of the back streets of Venice
Expertly Guided Tour with local English-speaking guide
Skip-the-line ticket for St. Mark's Basilica (12€)
Bridge of Sighs
House of Marco Polo ( exterior)
Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
Lunch
Gratuities
Full-day tour of Venice: with skip-the-line access to St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace ending with a relaxing gondola ride along the Grand Canal.
Duration: 6 hours
Explore Venice from top to bottom in just one day, visit St. Mark's Basilica, the Doge's Palace, & a picturesque gondola ride
Duration: 6 hours
Duration: 4 hours
Venice in a day - No Gondola: See Venice’s top sights in just 4 hours with skip-the-line access to St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge’s Palace.
3,824 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
lindamT803EO,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Wow, that was A LOT of history. Maybe too indepth for us. Struggled with the earpiece. Could not hear inside the Doge very well. Our guide was spirited and knowledgeable. But her English sounded more like Italian as the day wore on..
136tracic,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Shannon was amazing! She was very knowledgeable and the tour was organized perfectly. We had a wonderful time!
T4274RNrichardl,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Mattias was lively, friendly and very knowledgeable. He covered a lot of Venetian history, geography and politics in a short time.
Alyssa A,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Great guide! Definitely add the gondola
Keith A,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Shannon was a great guide, and we learned so much.
sonon713,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Elena was fantastic. Knowledgable, friendly and funny. She was ready to provide us with every extra info and recomendations we could possibly need regarding our short stay in Venice. The tour itself was comprehensive and very plesant. We certainly recomend it! Elli and Alexander
yasmab2026,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
i loved it so much it was such a fun experience and elena was a excellent tour guide
elinasC4740FD,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Amazing tour. Roberta was excellent. She was energetic, enthusiastic and informative.
Helen F,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
Fabulous ...well paced and not too strenuous. Managed to get a real feel of the city and how to navigate it. Very much enjoyed information provided by local guide and this made the Doge's Palace visit meaningful. Skipping the queues at the basilica and the palace also added to the experience. Genuinely loved the day but only thing that took the edge off was the much anticipated gondola ride. Desperate to ride in a gondola but having to share with other people and ride sideways detracted from the experience so much so that I had to pay extra the next day to enable me to have the experience that I had imagined. However, we genuinely enjoyed the day and though expensive, glad we did it.
Jose V,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
Great experience with our guide Roberta, she was an expert on the history of these great locations and of this great city.
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