Venice Private 3-Hour Tour: St Mark's Basilica, Walking Tour & Grand Canal Boat
by Avventure Bellissime
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€810Overview
This private 3-hour tour in Venice covers key landmarks including St Mark's Basilica, Piazza San Marco, and the Rialto Bridge through a walking and boat tour. The tour begins at Piazza San Marco, where the guide provides an introduction to Venice’s history and culture. Visitors then enter St Mark's Basilica using skip-the-line tickets, allowing about 30 minutes inside to explore the famous church without waiting in line. Afterward, the walking portion continues through Campo Santa Maria Formosa and along Calle del Paradiso, where examples of Byzantine and Gothic architecture can be seen. Following the walking section, the tour includes a 1-hour boat ride on the Grand Canal with a small group, passing landmarks such as the Rialto Bridge, and cruising through the back canals of the Castello and Cannaregio districts. The guide offers commentary on the merchant life during Venice’s Golden Age and explains the significance of the buildings and canals seen from the boat. The boat is limited to a maximum of 8 or 9 people to maintain an intimate experience. The tour includes a professional English-speaking guide, skip-the-line access to St Mark’s Basilica, a 2-hour walking visit covering the main sites around St Mark’s Square, and a 1-hour Grand Canal boat trip. Gratuities, hotel transfers, and food or drinks are not included. Participants should follow a dress code to enter churches and museums, covering knees and shoulders. The itinerary may be altered if St Mark’s Basilica is closed due to religious events or high water conditions.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Piazza San Marco
The guide starts with an introduction to Venice’s history and culture at the main square, Piazza San Marco, spending about 15 minutes here.
15 min
Basilica di San Marco
Guests enter St Mark's Basilica for a detailed 30-minute tour inside the church, using skip-the-line tickets to avoid waiting.
30 min
Campo Santa Maria Formosa
The tour passes by Campo Santa Maria Formosa to see the Renaissance church that gives the square its name, spending approximately 5 minutes here.
5 min
Calle del Paradiso
The guide leads the group through Calle del Paradiso, a typical Venetian alley where Byzantine and Gothic architectural elements are visible.
Ponte di Rialto
During the boat tour, the group passes near the Rialto Bridge while the guide explains the merchant activity during Venice’s Golden Age.
Canal Grande
The group cruises along the Grand Canal for about one hour on a boat carrying up to 8 or 9 people, enjoying views of palaces and landmarks.
60 min
Castello
On the boat tour, the route passes by Campo San Giovanni and Paolo as well as the smaller canals in the Castello district.
Cannaregio
The boat continues through the back canals of the Cannaregio district, passing lively squares and churches.
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 .
End 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
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
Venice Private 3-Hour Tour: St Mark's Basilica, Walking Tour & Grand Canal Boat
by Avventure Bellissime
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€810Overview
This private 3-hour tour in Venice covers key landmarks including St Mark's Basilica, Piazza San Marco, and the Rialto Bridge through a walking and boat tour. The tour begins at Piazza San Marco, where the guide provides an introduction to Venice’s history and culture. Visitors then enter St Mark's Basilica using skip-the-line tickets, allowing about 30 minutes inside to explore the famous church without waiting in line. Afterward, the walking portion continues through Campo Santa Maria Formosa and along Calle del Paradiso, where examples of Byzantine and Gothic architecture can be seen. Following the walking section, the tour includes a 1-hour boat ride on the Grand Canal with a small group, passing landmarks such as the Rialto Bridge, and cruising through the back canals of the Castello and Cannaregio districts. The guide offers commentary on the merchant life during Venice’s Golden Age and explains the significance of the buildings and canals seen from the boat. The boat is limited to a maximum of 8 or 9 people to maintain an intimate experience. The tour includes a professional English-speaking guide, skip-the-line access to St Mark’s Basilica, a 2-hour walking visit covering the main sites around St Mark’s Square, and a 1-hour Grand Canal boat trip. Gratuities, hotel transfers, and food or drinks are not included. Participants should follow a dress code to enter churches and museums, covering knees and shoulders. The itinerary may be altered if St Mark’s Basilica is closed due to religious events or high water conditions.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Piazza San Marco
The guide starts with an introduction to Venice’s history and culture at the main square, Piazza San Marco, spending about 15 minutes here.
15 min
Basilica di San Marco
Guests enter St Mark's Basilica for a detailed 30-minute tour inside the church, using skip-the-line tickets to avoid waiting.
30 min
Campo Santa Maria Formosa
The tour passes by Campo Santa Maria Formosa to see the Renaissance church that gives the square its name, spending approximately 5 minutes here.
5 min
Calle del Paradiso
The guide leads the group through Calle del Paradiso, a typical Venetian alley where Byzantine and Gothic architectural elements are visible.
Ponte di Rialto
During the boat tour, the group passes near the Rialto Bridge while the guide explains the merchant activity during Venice’s Golden Age.
Canal Grande
The group cruises along the Grand Canal for about one hour on a boat carrying up to 8 or 9 people, enjoying views of palaces and landmarks.
60 min
Castello
On the boat tour, the route passes by Campo San Giovanni and Paolo as well as the smaller canals in the Castello district.
Cannaregio
The boat continues through the back canals of the Cannaregio district, passing lively squares and churches.
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 .
End 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
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.