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3 hours 10 minutes
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Experience Venice like never before on an exclusive small group guided tour, designed for a more personalized and enriching adventure.
Skip the lines with pre-reserved tickets and maximize your precious vacation time as you uncover the city's most iconic landmarks, including the breathtaking St. Mark’s Basilica and the legendary Doge’s Palace — all in just three unforgettable hours.
Let an expert local guide bring the city’s history, art, and hidden gems to life with insider stories you won’t find in any guidebook. Walk away with a wealth of knowledge and inspiration to make the most of your journey through this one-of-a-kind Italian treasure.
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Bring your passport or ID card in order to prove your age if you have selected a discounted ticket.
Do not bring large bags or luggage. These items are not allowed and there is no place to leave them so you will be denied entry.
Acqua Alta (high tide) in Venice can cause delays in entering the Basilica.
Sites visited during this tour are subject to occasional closures due to holy observances, high tides, and flooding. If a site closes, your guide will tour the exterior of the site. If time permits, you will be contacted before your tour. For last-minute closures, modifications may be communicated at the tour start time.
Basilica is a holy place, both men and women must wear clothing that covers the belly, shoulders and knees.
Religious authorities may decide to suspend skip-the-line priority because of the high number of visitors. We are only allowed to stay inside the Basilica for 20 minutes.
In case of denied access, you will be provided with entrance tickets to visit the Basilica on your own at the assigned time.
If you take the 2:00 PM tour, the Correr Museum will be closed before your tour finishes. Therefore, you will have Correr tickets for the next day
Please note that carrying any type of weapon or sharp objects, such as a knife, is not allowed for this tour.
Clients must arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start of the tour. This is due to the timed entry of the tickets.
Tickets are timed and expire within 5 to 10 minutes.
Please be advised that it is not possible to join the tour after it has commenced.
Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Expert local guide with insider's knowledge
3-hour walking tour at a relaxed pace
Tickets for the Correr Museum
Admission to National Archeological Museum and Biblioteca Marciana
Pre-reserved tickets for Doge's Palace
Small group tour for a more personalized experience
Pre-reserved tickets for St. Mark's basilica
Guided Tour of Correr Museum, National Archeological Museum, and Biblioteca Marciana
Transportation to/from the meeting point
Venice
Join a 3-hour guided tour in Venice to see the major highlights of the city led by an expert guide. The tour includes two must-see sites: Doge’s Palace and Basilica of St. Mark, both with pre-reserved tickets.
Piazza San Marco
Meet your expert guide in famous St. Mark’s Square and start getting to know "the Floating City" and its origins. Explore the most renowned public space in the city and, learn about its historical, social, and political importance. Learn about the Clock Tower and the Marble Lions that both play an important role in St Mark’s history.
Choose this option for a guided group tour in German with pre-reserved tickets to St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace.
806 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Sarah Z,
Jun 9, 2025
- Viator
Our tour guide was helpful, lovely, and accomodating. She taught us a lot of interesting things. It was nice to skip lines and get so much insight. However, it was difficult at times to stay close enough to hear her, and we did not have any time to linger in places that interested us.
James T,
Jun 9, 2025
- Viator
Sandra was very knowledgeable and provided us a great historical narrative. She kept that group together and moving so we could see and experience everything on the tour.
Roderick H,
Jun 9, 2025
- Viator
Clair is a very wonderful host and tour guide. She gave this a unique experience with succinct history lesson that you can't necessarily attain the information with the reading available at each point of interest. She is also very energetic, so it felt more like an immersive in person experience. Great experience and really cool to find out more about the history of Venice. Clair also helped me find a list item!
Radmila K,
Jun 7, 2025
- Viator
Sandra, our guide, was delightful and so knowledgeable. Really felt like she told the history of the sites in a way that was interesting and relatable.
Allen P,
Jun 6, 2025
- Viator
Lots of walking and steps. There is a break and a chance to use the toilette. The pace is fast but the information provided brings the places to life.
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