Private Venice Walking Tour with St. Mark's Basilica

From€214

2 hours

Venice, Italy

About this activity

Experience Venice's rich history and architecture on a guided walking tour, including skip-the-line access to St. Mark's Basilica and visits to Doge's Palace and Rialto Bridge.

Highlights

Skip-the-line access to St. Mark's Basilica
Guided tour of Venice's historic center
Visit to Doge's Palace and Rialto Bridge
Explore hidden gems of Venice
Learn about Venice's rich history

Full description

Discover the enchanting city of Venice on a private walking tour that brings its rich history and stunning architecture to life. Skip the lines at St. Mark's Basilica, where you'll marvel at its intricate mosaics and learn about its fascinating past. Stroll through the winding alleys and picturesque squares of Venice's historic center, uncovering hidden gems and learning about the city's unique culture. Visit the majestic Doge's Palace, once the seat of Venetian power, and cross the iconic Rialto Bridge, offering panoramic views of the Grand Canal. This personalized tour ensures an intimate and informative experience, perfect for those looking to delve deep into Venice's treasures.

Included / Excluded

Skip-the-line access to St. Mark's Basilica
Guided walking tour of Venice's historic center
Visit to Doge's Palace and Rialto Bridge

Meals and beverages

Itinerary

Enjoy the introduction to the history and culture of Venice with our local expert English-speaking guide

Duration: 15 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE

Enjoy the visit of St Mark's Basilica with Skip the line tickets.

Duration: 30 minAdmission: YES

Stop by the famous Santa Maria Formosa church dedicated to Holy Virgin and learn about its Renaissance architecture and the history of its name.

Duration: 5 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE

Pass by: Explore Hidden Venice with its typical alleys called "calle" and Byzantine and Gothic palazzos.

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE

Meeting point

Start Location

Unknown location

Important information

Know before you book

The tour is conducted in English; please ensure you understand the language.
Photography is allowed in most areas, but some sites may have restrictions.
The tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately for the weather conditions.

Know before you go

Wear comfortable walking shoes as the tour involves walking on cobblestone streets.
Bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.
Be prepared for possible crowds at popular sites, especially during peak tourist seasons.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Accessibility

Easy Public Transport

Good to know

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
Tour operates rain or shine
At certain times it may not be possible to enter to St Mark's Basilica due to religious functions taking place. These closures are beyond our control so no refunds or discounts will be issued
Large bags are not allowed into St Mark's Basilica
In case of high water, St Mark’s Basilica Skip the line entrance will remain closed
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
To ensure safety and well-being of our guests the itinerary of the tour has been amended to follow the Covid-19 guidelines. 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.
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: https://cda.ve.it
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

Traveler reviews

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Loved the Walking tour and St Mark's Basilica tour!

This was a very informative tour with great insight on Venice and St. Marks. The Basilica is beautiful and our guide did a great job of highlighting the amazing details! We would recommend this tour for anyone wanting some great information about Venice from a very knowledgeable local guide!

triciap905Jan 14, 2026TRIPADVISOR

10/10 tour guide Cristina

Amazing tour with Cristina. She kept us interested and educated for the entire 4 hours including 3 kids aged 8-12 years. We have been on many tours and can honestly say have never met such an excellent tour guide. She was able to answer all our questions. The boat ride was the highlight especially for the children.

helendP3543NZJan 5, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Venice walking tour

It was a great walking tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable, and we appreciated the guide to St. Mark's Church and around Venice.

Susan_LMar 10, 2025VIATOR

Great info throughout the...

Great info throughout the tour. She was very passionate about her beautiful city and all its historical attractions.

Terry_FOct 22, 2024VIATOR

Great way to learn

This was a great way to learn about the city and its fabulous history. And get into St Mark’s - I cannot remember our tour guides name - but she was lovely, very informed and knowledgeable. Thanks for the great tour.

Mary_OOct 2, 2024VIATOR

Additional information

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 Tour operates rain or shine At certain times it may not be possible to enter to St Mark's Basilica due to religious functions taking place. These closures are beyond our control so no refunds or discounts will be issued Large bags are not allowed into St Mark's Basilica In case of high water, St Mark’s Basilica Skip the line entrance will remain closed Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund To ensure safety and well-being of our guests the itinerary of the tour has been amended to follow the Covid-19 guidelines. 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. 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: https://cda.ve.it ID Cards and Passports of all participants are mandatory to enter inside the St. Mark's Basilica.

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