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Venice 2-Hour Private Walking Tour with Skip-the-Line St Mark's Basilica
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Venice 2-Hour Private Walking Tour with Skip-the-Line St Mark's Basilica

by Avventure Bellissime

2 hours
Florence
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2 hours
Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
Language
English
Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
€385.20€428Save 10%
2 adults × €192.60
All taxes and fees included

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Overview

This 2-hour private walking tour in Venice begins with a guided stroll around St Mark’s Square, where the guide explains the architecture and Venice’s role as a medieval maritime power. Guests then skip the lines to enter St Mark’s Basilica, spending about half an hour inside to see its interior. After the basilica, the walk continues through quieter parts of Venice known as Hidden Venice, including narrow alleys and small canals lined with palaces, squares, and bridges. Stops include Campo Santa Maria Formosa, where participants learn about the Renaissance church and its name, and Calle del Paradiso, noted for its Byzantine and Gothic palazzos. The tour features a local English-speaking guide and radio headsets if the group exceeds eight people.

Highlights

Skip-the-line entry to St Mark's Basilica
Guided walk around St Mark’s Square
Visit Campo Santa Maria Formosa church
Explore alleys and palazzos in Hidden Venice
Local English-speaking guide included
Radio headsets for groups over 8

What's included

Local English-speaking professional guide
Skip-the-line tickets to St Mark's Basilica
Radio headsets provided for groups larger than eight

What's not included

Gratuities for the guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off service

Itinerary

1

Piazza San Marco

Participants receive an introduction to Venice’s history and culture from the local English-speaking guide during a 15-minute stop.

15 min

2

Basilica di San Marco

Guests use skip-the-line tickets to enter St Mark's Basilica and spend about 30 minutes viewing its interior.

30 min

3

Campo Santa Maria Formosa

The group stops for 5 minutes at this Renaissance church dedicated to the Holy Virgin, learning about its architecture and the origin of its name.

5 min

4

Calle del Paradiso

The tour explores this area of Hidden Venice, walking through narrow alleys and viewing Byzantine and Gothic palazzos.

Meeting point

Entrance to the Royal Gardens , on the waterfront of St Mark's Square - You'll meet Avventure Bellissime tour coordinator outside the gardens , in front of the wrought iron Gate holding a sign with the name of the tour and Avventure Bellissime logo written on it .

Languages

English (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund. If you cancel between 1 and 3 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund. If you cancel within 1 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Additional info

1–15 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Reachable by public transport
Suitable for all fitness levels
A dress code applies for places of worship and selected museums: no shorts or sleeveless tops, knees and shoulders must be covered for all participants; failure to comply may result in denied entry.
The tour operates regardless of weather conditions.
Entry to St Mark's Basilica may be restricted at times due to religious services; no refunds or discounts are given for these closures.
Large bags are prohibited inside St Mark's Basilica.
If there is high water, the skip-the-line entrance to St Mark’s Basilica will be closed.
Minimum group size requirements apply; the tour may be canceled if not met, with an alternative or full refund offered.
The itinerary may be adjusted to follow Covid-19 safety guidelines, and access to St Mark's Basilica may be limited depending on conditions on the day.
From April to October, skip-the-line entrance to St Mark’s Basilica is mandatory due to visitor volume; during off-peak months, fast entry is not offered and no refund is available if skip-the-line is unused.
Some travelers staying outside Venice will need to pay a €5 access fee on certain dates; details and exemptions are available at https://cda.ve.it.
All participants must present ID cards or passports to enter St Mark's Basilica.
Full names of all travelers must be provided when booking; failure to present a voucher with all names at ticket collection may result in denied entry.
Tickets for St Mark’s Basilica cost €12 per person.
Total
€385.20Save 10% vs Viator