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Private 4hrs Venice Tour: Doge's Palace, Grand Canal & St Mark's
About This Tour
Experience the highlights of Venice on this exclusive 4-hour private tour, featuring the Doge’s Palace, St. Mark’s Basilica, and a stroll through the enchanting hidden Venice (all skip-the-line tickets included)! Enjoy a private boat ride along the Grand Canal and through smaller, picturesque canals to discover a more intimate and romantic side of Venice
What's Included
✓ Included
- Radio Headsets for the walking tours when the group has more than 6 participants
- Guaranteed skip-the-line tickets to Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica
- Local English-speaking Professional guide for 4 hrs
- Grand Canal boat tour by motor-launch (1-hour)
✗ Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
Itinerary
1
Enjoy a 2 hrs in depht tour of the Doges Palace and visit the famous Prisons.
2
During the 2 hrs walking tour of Best of Venice, spend time in St Marks' Square to learn about its famous monuments and the history of Venice.
3
Enjoy a tour of the interior of St Mark's Basilica led by one of our highly qualified English-speaking guides .Skip the line tickets included.
4
During the 2 hrs walking tour of Venice, explore also the Hidden Venice including a typical Venetian "calle" alley with its Byzantine and Gothic architecture.
5
Enjoy 1 Hour tour of the Grand Canal and some minor canals of Venice led by an English speaking guide.
6
During your boat tour pass by the most famous bridge in Venice and learn all about merchants of this unique city.
Good to Know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- Large bags and rucksacks are not allowed inside St Mark's Basilica
- At certain times it may not be possible to enter any of the visited churches due to religious functions taking place. These closures are beyond our control so no refunds or discounts will be issued. Guides will provide explanation from outside.
- In case of high water, St Mark’s Basilica Skip the line entrance will remain closed
- Guaranteed skip-the-line entrance to St Mark's Basilica is compulsory from April to October due to high number of visitors. St Mark’s Basilica does not offer a fast entry service to anyone in other periods considered off peak season. No refund is due when skip-the-line reservation isn't required.
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit:
- Visits to St Mark's Basilica may be subject to restrictions. Depending on the situation on the day of the tour the itinerary may be amended to offer you the best experience possible.
- ID Cards and Passports of all participants are mandatory to enter inside the St. Mark's Basilica.
- Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers’ full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the attraction.
- St. Mark’s Basilica tickets are priced at €12 per person