Venice: Recommended tours & tickets

Secret Venice, an unusual walk - Private Walking Tour

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Secret Venice, an unusual walk - Private Walking Tour

Viator

Come with me and discover the hidden parts of this amazing city! I will take you to the most authentic Venetian neighborhoods, for intriguing stories, weird discoveries, and wonderful locations. The purpose of this tour is to show you the real, hidden Venice, leading you to less touristic locations, off the beaten track. You’ll get to experience hidden spots full of interesting stories and architecture. I offer tours in specific districts of Venice, and I am sure to bring you to places that you would not be able to reach and find without me, in order to obtain the most authentic experience possible. There’s a whole secret Venice that deserves to be discovered too: that’s what you will do thanks to this Venice tour. Through a nice and relaxing walk around the city called, you’ll feel and behave more and more like a real Venetian – and this is going to help you enjoy Venice in the best way!

Price €375

Min age 0

Rating 5 / 5 [61 ratings]

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Discover secrets and hidden gems of Venice with a local: sightseeing small group

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Discover secrets and hidden gems of Venice with a local: sightseeing small group

Viator

Immerse yourself in the real Venice with a secret itinerary tour! A unique walk, far from the beaten paths and from the most touristic areas to discover the essence and secrets of my Venice! I have selected for you the best calli and alternative routes that lead to hidden treasures. We will discover the Venice of the Venetians, we will cross historical bridges to enjoy unique views and we will even reach a hidden garden! A few quick quizzes or riddles and even challenges await you, be ready to immerse yourself in the Venetian spirit! We will meet in Campo San Barnaba at the well in front of the church, a place of legends and cinematographic enterprises. We will discover "life on the water" and a unique floating market. We will immerse ourselves in the dorsoduro district, the most artistic of the floating city, with its palaces, churches full of charm and architectural elements of rare beauty! We will end our experience in San Marco's district discovering something you can't imagine.

Price €70

Min age 5

Rating 5 / 5 [18 ratings]

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The best of Venice in a day

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The best of Venice in a day

Viator

This is the perfect Venice tour for you. This walking tour in Venice will save your day, starting with the train station we will give you the chance to enjoy everything you need. We have put together a private walking tour. You will be able to enjoy a complete Venice tour, but also to take advantage of the secret areas. Feel like a local for one day, the true soul of Venice, and head off the beaten tracks through unique neighborhoods. Walk the atmospheric streets of the hidden Venice, admire its main highlights and treasures, and taste local, traditional food and drink with a professional tour guide. The perfect way to get a taste of what Venice has to offer in a single day.

Price €620

Min age 0

Rating 5 / 5 [12 ratings]

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Off the Beaten Path Walk in Venice

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Off the Beaten Path Walk in Venice

Viator

Discover the floating city of Venice without following the beaten routes with bustling crowds. We will walk in selected hidden alleyways and paths that lead to hidden jewels and we will wander through local neighbourhoods, stunning palaces overlooking the canals and beautiful gardens. As you take in the peaceful vibes, you’ll get a glimpse of day to day Venetian life, before stumbling upon a church that was used as the setting of a movie. Head towards the canal where locals love to buy their fruits and vegetables straight from a boat. Every corner you will explore has something unique in store for you. Like a hidden 14th century church with a calming ambiance and a very beautiful and richly decorated inside. Continue strolling around between narrow "calles" and "campos" where local kids play. Follow your local guide among beautiful palaces, must-see hidden churches in quiet corners, ending up in one of the most scenografic spots of Venice.

Price €69

Min age 0

Rating 4.98 / 5 [63 ratings]

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Heart and Soul of Venice Private Tour, highlights and hidden gems of Venice tour

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Heart and Soul of Venice Private Tour, highlights and hidden gems of Venice tour

Viator

This is the best tour to fall in love with Venice! Venice is the most romantic and unique city on the water in the world. I want to show you the real soul of it, helping you discover its essence and not just the touristic places. What we will visit together during this tour: Campo San Polo, the biggest campo in Venice and the history of Carnival and “bull fights” in Venice. One of the narrowest calli (street) of Venice. Carampane, the former red light district of Venice. The colourful and historical Rialto market. The place where Venice was founded according to the legend. I will explain the secrets of Venice through these emblematic and historical places, how it was founded, curiosities, and many other things. If you want to know everything about this fantastic city, book the tour!

Price €310

Min age 0

Rating 4.96 / 5 [54 ratings]

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2 Hour Night Kayak Tour in Venice, premium experience with sunset

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2 Hour Night Kayak Tour in Venice, premium experience with sunset

Viator

Venice Kayak transmits the magic of the lagoon and the canals by offering an unforgettable experience to all customers, which makes them happy and spiritually satisfied that they themselves change the world around them. By using kayaking as a travel mode to enjoy a tour, we want to support eco-sustainable tourism. Venetian culture is sustained and preserved by taking guests to local places, managed by local people.

Price €140

Min age 6

Rating 4.95 / 5 [20 ratings]

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Venice Sightseeing Walking Tour for Kids and Families

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Venice Sightseeing Walking Tour for Kids and Families

Viator

Enjoy the highlights of Venice on a 2 hour guided walking tour tailored on kids and their family. With a local specialized guide, your children are the center of activity. With interactive visual learning tools, pop-up books, games and trivia show children Venice as it used to be in its golden age. Tailored learning materials tie in with points of historic interest in a treasure hunt format that children love. Tour will start from Rialto Bridge and market then head out over Campo San Bartolomeo and Piazza San Marco. You will see also Marco Polo house and so many other famous monuments. The tour can be taken in small group or privately with you guide at your exclusive service.

Price €219

Min age 0

Rating 4.94 / 5 [59 ratings]

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Highlights and Hidden Gems Night Tour in Venice

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Highlights and Hidden Gems Night Tour in Venice

Viator

As the sun sets, Venice shows its most intimate side. Enjoy the dreamlike beauty of Venice by night, while discovering hidden gems among dark and mysterious "calles". This is a night tour you will remember: Venice is even more beautiful at night when the most amazing monuments of the city and the most secret hidden gems are enlightened by dim street lights. Loose yourself in the myriad reflections created by the buildings in the waters of the Grand Canal and immerse your soul in the magic that pervades Venice after sunset You will enter the intricate maze of narrow streets that wind through Venice to discover ancient stories, legends and mysteries that will be revealed to you in this unique tour of Venice at night. You will walk thorugh the most significant corners of Venice at night when churches and ancient palaces are silhouetted against the magic night sky.

Price €77

Min age 0

Rating 4.92 / 5 [117 ratings]

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Venice Small Group Walking Tour with Saint Mark's | with Private Option

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Venice Small Group Walking Tour with Saint Mark's | with Private Option

Viator

Enjoy a leisurely 2.5-hour walking tour in the morning through Venice in a small group (maximum 6 people) or in your very own Private Tour - both options available! Take in the splendor of Venice while your guide explains the importance of its history and architecture and provides entertaining anecdotes about the powerful families that created the magnificence of the City on water. This walk takes you through both grand piazzas and small alleys, from San Giacometto to the Rialto Bridge, from San Bartolomeo, through tens of different bridges and alleyways to Campo Santa Maria Formosa, and finally ending in Saint Mark's Square. Take in the sites and admire the architecture in this joyful bustling piazza. HIGHLIGHT: On this tour you will have the chance to enter the breathtaking St. Mark’s Basilica with your expert guide, with pre-arranged Skip the Line entry tickets and no waiting!

Price €149

Min age 0

Rating 4.91 / 5 [12 ratings]

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Private One Day Tour of Venice!

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Private One Day Tour of Venice!

Viator

Discover the jewels of Venice in just 1 day! Experience the real essence of the city with your native Venetian guide, who will be showing you around this fascinating labirinth rich of histories, legends and traditions. From Rialto bridge, with its millenary trade center, to St. Mark's square, surrounded by the 3 "cousins": the Basilica, the Doge's Palace and the Bridge of Sighs. Arriving in Cannaregio, where the merchants had developed their main activities, you will enjoy an authentic atmosphere, exploring an original atelier of Carnival masks. You will also have lunch like a Venetian, with the delicious "cicheti" accompanied by the famous 'ombra' (small glass of local wine). After the little break, you will reach by private luxury water taxi one of the oldest Murano glass factory and admire the millenary blowing glass art. There is no better ending then a private boat ride through the Grand Canal, reflecting the sunset colors on the nobles palaces, and leaving you with the last amazing view of the city. Ready to say.. ARRIVEDERCI VENEZIA!

Price €550

Min age 1

Rating 4.88 / 5 [36 ratings]

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Tour of The Real Hidden Venice

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Tour of The Real Hidden Venice

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Discover the real Secret Venice on a special walking tour with a native Venetian guide! The experience to live the uniqueness of the most authentic local districts. From Cannaregio, admiring its small canals and millenary legends, the tour will take you back in 1400s, learning the stories of the Venetian Republic, full of secrets and mysteries. During this exciting walk you will breathe a 100% local atmosphere, out of the beaten tracks, to admire the real life of Venice with its locals and crafts. The experience will arrive up to Rialto bridge where your guide will show the old trade center from completely a different perspective! Last but not least, an insightful exploration of San Polo where the oldest "mascareri" (creators of Carnival masks) are still working following the tradition of centuries ago. Histories, Legends and Secrets.. from the Venetian eyes!

Price €39

Min age 1

Rating 4.86 / 5 [1587 ratings]

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Family Friendly Venice Private City Tour

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Family Friendly Venice Private City Tour

Viator

City exploring with kids has never been easier! On this Venice private tour, your family is in good hands, under your local guide's care. The best part, this tour is for grown-ups and kids alike. Embark on a journey where you'll get to see Venice through your kid's eyes. Visit main highlights like Acqua Alta Bookshop, Marco Polo’s house, and Rialto Bridge, and discover hidden gems through a series of activities like treasure hunts and pop quizzes. Your kids will be able to learn about a new culture, their language, and history, thanks to your local host's stories and knowledge. This tour is both entertaining and educational! Withlocals Family Friendly City Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local products and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes

Price €165

Min age 1

Rating 4.82 / 5 [45 ratings]

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Venice In a Day: Basilica San Marco, Doges Palace & Gondola ride

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Venice In a Day: Basilica San Marco, Doges Palace & Gondola ride

Viator

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 (8:15am & 8:30am tours only) and gaze in awe at the stunning gold mosaics. Finally, enjoy skip-the-line entrance to the grandiose Doge’s Palace. This small-group tour is limited to 20 people ensuring a personalized experience. If you're short on time, be sure to select the Express option when booking to explore these iconic sites (excluding St. Mark's Basilica) in even less time.

Price €129

Min age 0

Rating 4.76 / 5 [2796 ratings]

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Venice Small Group Walking Tour of Most-Famous Sites &Attractions

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Venice Small Group Walking Tour of Most-Famous Sites &Attractions

Viator

Explore the unmatched majesty and beauty of the city . The tour will start in Dorsoduro district, a lot of unusual stops will make this tour different from any other ones. The hidden secrets of The City of Bridges together with the most famous places to discover. From the Scuola Grande di San Rocco to the Basilica de' Frari where painter Titian is buried, from Rialto Bridge to the Marco Polo House continuing through Campo San Giovanni e Paolo up to San Marco Square where the tour will end. Let yourself be involved in the history and memories of the past in a 2 hour outdoor walking tour with an expert english speaking local guide. Join to the morning tour or to the afternoon one and you can decide if sharing the tour with a small group of people( English language) or choosing the private tour option( English, Italian, Spanish and German)

Price €35

Min age 0

Rating 4.71 / 5 [174 ratings]

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Venice Sightseeing Small Group Walking Tour with a Local Guide

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Venice Sightseeing Small Group Walking Tour with a Local Guide

Viator

Explore the most fascinating city in the world with a local guide that knows every corner and secret of it. You will meet your guide in Dorsoduro,at Campo san Pantalon,see the Scuola Grande di San Rocco and the Basilica de' Frari where painter Titian is buried. You will cross Rialto Bridge and walk by Marco Polo House, Campo San Giovanni e Paolo and San Marco Square. The tour lasts approximately 2 hours, it is all outdoor and is available private or in small group. It is a great experience to explore the highlights of Venice in short time led by a local expert that will give you precious suggestions on your holiday in the city. The Small group tour is offered in English language , if you choose the private option it can be offered in English, Italian, Spanish and German.

Price €45

Min age 0

Rating 4.70 / 5 [858 ratings]

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Ducal Venice, Historical Walking Tour & Skip the line Doge's Palace

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Ducal Venice, Historical Walking Tour & Skip the line Doge's Palace

Viator

A combined tour that allows you to discover the most important historical places and buildings of Venice. This tour is guided and divided into two parts. From a centrally located meeting point you will be lead from a professional guide through the most characteristic places around the areas of Saint Mark's Square and Castello. After this walk of two hours, you will visit the interiors of the Doge's Palace, once the seat of the power of the Republic of Venice. The guided walk inside this building lasts one hour.

Price €89

Min age 0

Rating 4.63 / 5 [22 ratings]

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Venice in A Day: St Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace & Gondola Ride

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Venice in A Day: St Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace & Gondola Ride

Viator

If you want to make sure you cover the highlights of Venice, this full day tour is your best choice. If you’re only spending a few days in Venice, covering the best attractions in a single day is a smart idea. That way, you can spend the remainder of your time in Venice sipping Prosecco by the canals. This tour includes stops at St Mark’s Basilica and Square, the Rialto Bridge, Doge’s Palace (including Casanova’s prison cell), a half hour gondola ride and plenty of hidden gems along the way. A lunch break is scheduled into the tour - we would never let you go hungry in Italy!

Price $105

Min age 0

Rating 4.60 / 5 [405 ratings]

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Venice: St.Mark's Basilica & Doge's Palace Tour with Tickets

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Venice: St.Mark's Basilica & Doge's Palace Tour with Tickets

Viator

Join a small group guided tour for a more personalized and interactive experience. Benefit from pre-reserved tickets to make the most of your valuable vacation time. See the major highlights of the city St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace in one 3-hour tour. Explore Venice and its major monuments with an expert local guide with insider knowledge. Leave your tour and guide with enough knowledge to enrich the rest of your visit to this unique Italian city.

Price €97

Min age 0

Rating 4.59 / 5 [704 ratings]

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Venice Walking Tour plus Skip the Lines Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica Tours

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Venice Walking Tour plus Skip the Lines Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica Tours

Viator

This tour combination is the right one for those who crave a full immersion into Venice and its ever lasting symbols. A tour not only to see Venice, but to experience this City through its history and glorious past, still shining in its historical sites and legendary characters. A walking tour, to explore the hidden corners of the city and to learn interesting facts about life in a water city and the past of Venice. The Doge’s Palace, Venice’s symbol and architectural masterpiece. The Basilica: One of the most beautiful cathedrals in the world.

Price €135

Min age 0

Rating 4.55 / 5 [138 ratings]

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Venice: Private Personalized Tour with a Local Guide

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Venice: Private Personalized Tour with a Local Guide

Viator

With our walking tours, you’ll skip the mundane historical tours and discover the city through a local’s eyes. Experience a tour that will transform the way you travel to make it as much about the people you meet, as it is the places you see. Our local guides (Lokafyers) are passionate about their city and eager to share their knowledge and perspective. Since Lokafyers are not professional guides and tour occasionally, they provide an experience that’s authentic and personal, like a friend showing you around their city. By the end of the tour, you'll feel comfortable navigating the city and confident that you have all the information you need to make the most of your stay.

Price €55

Min age 0

Rating 4.53 / 5 [106 ratings]

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Private Tour: Venice Half-Day Walking Tour

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Private Tour: Venice Half-Day Walking Tour

Viator

See the sights you want to see in Venice on this 3-hour tour with a private, professional guide. Customized entirely on your preferences (based on the information supplied at the time of booking), the itinerary is totally flexible. See the world-famous attractions that Venice is known for, such as the Rialto Fish Market, or visit the Cannaregio Quarter and other lesser-known sights. Stop at a traditional bar for a glass of wine and a snack, and receive personalized attention from a private guide.

Price €150

Min age 0

Rating 4.52 / 5 [129 ratings]

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Best Of Venice: Saint Mark's Basilica, Doges Palace with Guide and Gondola Ride

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Best Of Venice: Saint Mark's Basilica, Doges Palace with Guide and Gondola Ride

Viator

Is your time in Venice limited? Would you rather spend your days in Venice eating, drinking, shopping and relaxing? Many visit Venice for just a day or two, meaning time is restricted if you're wanting to squeeze in the main sights. Experience the best of Venice in 3.5 hours, leaving you ample time to wander down romantic canal sidestreets and enjoy yourself without any need to rush. This 2.5 hour tour includes: • St. Mark's Square and St. Mark's Basilica • Enjoy Skip the Line Entry into the Doges Palace • An English-speaking professional guide • A gondola ride

Price $80

Min age 0

Rating 4.51 / 5 [539 ratings]

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Welcome to Venice Small Group Tour: Basilica San Marco & Gondola

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Welcome to Venice Small Group Tour: Basilica San Marco & Gondola

Viator

A first-timer to Venice, or don’t know where to begin your explorations? Over the course of this tour, experience many of the city’s top highlights: see the Rialto Bridge and St. Mark’s Square on a guided city walk (please note: Entrance to St. Mark's Basilica is included on the 2pm tour only.) Plus enjoy a relaxing gondola ride and explore areas of the city that many tour groups miss, from the sestiere of Cannaregio to the Rialto Fish Market.

Price €67

Min age 0

Rating 4.51 / 5 [386 ratings]

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Venice for Kids: Family-Friendly Small-Group Walking Tour

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Venice for Kids: Family-Friendly Small-Group Walking Tour

Viator

Introduce your kids to the beauty of Venice on a 2-hour family friendly walking tour that won’t leave them bored. Take an interactive guided itinerary that stimulates your children’s imagination but also engages adults, so that the whole family will experience Venice under a different light!

Price €345

Min age 0

Rating 4.42 / 5 [7 ratings]

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4-Hour Venice guided walking tour with Doge's Palace & St Mark's Basilica

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4-Hour Venice guided walking tour with Doge's Palace & St Mark's Basilica

Viator

Enjoy this combined guided walking and the best way to see Venice, part of our tour is off the beaten track and away from the main tourist sites giving you a great overview of the city, also included on the tour are two of the most important monuments in Venice, we skip the line into Saint Marks Basilica and the Doges Palace. A combined walking city tour that allows you to discover the most important historical places and buildings of Venice. This guided tour is divided into three parts. The tour starts with a historical introduction of St. Marks’s Square, and its architectural delights. You will be lead then by a professional guide through the most characteristic places around the areas of Saint Mark's Square and Castello. After this walk you will visit the the Doge's Palace, once the seat of the power of the Republic of Venice, and to conclude, a visit to the interiors of Saint Mark's Basilica, with is golden mosaics and its byzantine history.

Price €131

Min age 0

Rating 4.4 / 5 [25 ratings]

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Venice in a Day: the main highlights of the city

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Venice in a Day: the main highlights of the city

Viator

Venice in a day tour is a combination city tour, of 4 of our most popular tours taken in Venice and the best way to spend your time in Venice. Starting in Saint Mark’s square, this atmospheric walking tour will then whisk you away from the crowded streets into the treasure filled pockets of the Castello area. A qualified guide will walk you through the hidden squares, winding canals and historical buildings providing you with a perfect introduction to the origins, symbols, traditions, architecture, and life in current day Venice. The tour then continues with the guided visit inside the Doge's Palace and the Saint Marks Basilica. The walking tour ends in Saint Mark's square at 1.00 pm At this time you will have approx 2 hours free to stroll around the area or to have lunch (not included) The last appointment of your package is the 30 min classic gondola ride at 3:00 pm or 5.15 pm (verify the availability on your date).

Price €169

Min age 0

Rating 4.17 / 5 [138 ratings]

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Private 3 hrs Venice Tour: St Mark's, Walking tour & Boat tour

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Private 3 hrs Venice Tour: St Mark's, Walking tour & Boat tour

Viator

If it’s your first time in Venice, see all the highlights of this magical city on a combination walking including St Mark's Basilica and a boat tour on the Grand Canal. From Piazza San Marco (St Mark’s Square) to the Rialto Bridge, your informative guide will offer historical perspectives on this fascinating medieval city. Plus, you'll skip the long lines at St Mark's Basilica – there’s no need to waste time waiting in lines when you're on vacation!

Price €391

Min age 0

Rating 4.16 / 5 [3364 ratings]

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Unusual Venice Walking Tour through Rialto & Gondola Experience

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Unusual Venice Walking Tour through Rialto & Gondola Experience

Viator

Already ticked off the main sights? Then get ready to explore Venice’s lesser-known spots during this off-the-beaten-track guided walking tour, which also includes a thirty-minute gondola ride. Get to know exclusive insider and local tips on locations, such the world-renowned La Fenice Theatre and Marco Polo’s House, as you discover hidden gems and narrow canals. • A behind-the-scenes guided tour of Venice under-the-radar locations, with gondola ride • Combine two of Venice most quintessential experiences in one full-service excursion • Discover the fabled art heritage as your guide points out special locations of interest • Away from the crowds: Get to know a more relaxed side of the tourist-packed Renaissance city

Price €60

Min age 0

Rating 4.10 / 5 [128 ratings]

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Venice: Hidden Gems Walking Tour with a Local Guide

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Venice: Hidden Gems Walking Tour with a Local Guide

Viator

Explore the San Marco district of Venice with a local tour guide. See unique highlights including the spiralling Scala Contarini del Bovolo, the Teatro La Fenice and more. With countless hidden gems, beautiful streets and canal views at every turn, this off the beaten path walking tour is the perfect introduction to Venice. Start by meeting your guide at the Venice Tours office located at campo san gallo. From there, you'll pass by fascinating sights such as Campo Manin and Campo Sant'Angelo. Be ready to take snaps of the San Moisè Church and enjoy its Baroque style architecture, adorned with sculptures. Afterwards, continue exploring Venice at your own pace with a sightseeing app. From iconic landmarks including St Mark’s Basilica to Doge’s Palace and more, you’ll uncover more of the Floating City.

Price €27

Min age 0

Rating 4.09 / 5 [22 ratings]

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