Venice Private 4-Hour Tour: Doge's Palace, Grand Canal Boat Ride & St Mark's Basilica
by Avventure Bellissime
Choose from 1 available option
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.€996Overview
This private 4-hour tour in Venice covers major landmarks with skip-the-line tickets included. It begins with a detailed visit to the Doge's Palace lasting about 90 minutes, including access to the historic prisons. Next, there is a walking segment through St Mark's Square for 15 minutes to learn about its monuments and Venice’s history. The tour continues with a 30-minute guided visit inside St Mark's Basilica using skip-the-line entry. The walking portion also includes a stroll through Calle del Paradiso, a Venetian alley known for its Byzantine and Gothic architecture, representing the less-frequented parts of the city. The final part of the tour is a one-hour private motor-launch boat ride along the Grand Canal and smaller canals. During the boat trip, the guide points out landmarks such as the Rialto Bridge and explains the historical role of Venice’s merchants. The tour includes an English-speaking professional guide and radio headsets if the group exceeds six participants. Skip-the-line tickets for Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica are guaranteed. The boat ride is led by the guide and lasts one hour. Gratuities, hotel transfers, and meals are not included. Participants must follow a dress code for religious and museum sites, and large bags are not allowed inside St Mark's Basilica.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Palazzo Ducale
Enjoy a 2 hrs in depth tour of the Doge's Palace including a visit to the famous Prisons.
90 min
Piazza San Marco
During the 2 hrs walking tour of Best of Venice, spend time in St Mark's Square to learn about its famous monuments and the history of Venice.
15 min
Basilica di San Marco
Enjoy a 30-minute guided tour inside St Mark's Basilica with skip-the-line tickets included, led by an English-speaking guide.
30 min
Calle del Paradiso
During the 2 hrs walking tour of Venice, explore the Hidden Venice area including a typical Venetian "calle" alley with Byzantine and Gothic architecture.
Canal Grande
Take a one-hour motor-launch boat tour along the Grand Canal and some smaller canals, guided in English.
60 min
Ponte di Rialto
Pass by the Rialto Bridge during the boat tour while the guide explains the history of Venice's merchants.
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 4-Hour Tour: Doge's Palace, Grand Canal Boat Ride & St Mark's Basilica
by Avventure Bellissime
Choose from 1 available option
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.€996Overview
This private 4-hour tour in Venice covers major landmarks with skip-the-line tickets included. It begins with a detailed visit to the Doge's Palace lasting about 90 minutes, including access to the historic prisons. Next, there is a walking segment through St Mark's Square for 15 minutes to learn about its monuments and Venice’s history. The tour continues with a 30-minute guided visit inside St Mark's Basilica using skip-the-line entry. The walking portion also includes a stroll through Calle del Paradiso, a Venetian alley known for its Byzantine and Gothic architecture, representing the less-frequented parts of the city. The final part of the tour is a one-hour private motor-launch boat ride along the Grand Canal and smaller canals. During the boat trip, the guide points out landmarks such as the Rialto Bridge and explains the historical role of Venice’s merchants. The tour includes an English-speaking professional guide and radio headsets if the group exceeds six participants. Skip-the-line tickets for Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica are guaranteed. The boat ride is led by the guide and lasts one hour. Gratuities, hotel transfers, and meals are not included. Participants must follow a dress code for religious and museum sites, and large bags are not allowed inside St Mark's Basilica.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Palazzo Ducale
Enjoy a 2 hrs in depth tour of the Doge's Palace including a visit to the famous Prisons.
90 min
Piazza San Marco
During the 2 hrs walking tour of Best of Venice, spend time in St Mark's Square to learn about its famous monuments and the history of Venice.
15 min
Basilica di San Marco
Enjoy a 30-minute guided tour inside St Mark's Basilica with skip-the-line tickets included, led by an English-speaking guide.
30 min
Calle del Paradiso
During the 2 hrs walking tour of Venice, explore the Hidden Venice area including a typical Venetian "calle" alley with Byzantine and Gothic architecture.
Canal Grande
Take a one-hour motor-launch boat tour along the Grand Canal and some smaller canals, guided in English.
60 min
Ponte di Rialto
Pass by the Rialto Bridge during the boat tour while the guide explains the history of Venice's merchants.
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.