Venice Best in a Day Private Tour
From€450
6 hours
Venice, Italy
About this activity
Experience Venice's iconic landmarks with a private guide, including St. Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace, and a scenic gondola ride along the Grand Canal.
Highlights
- Skip-the-line entry to St. Mark's Basilica
- Guided tour of Doge's Palace
- Gondola ride through the Grand Canal
- Explore Rialto Bridge and Market
- Discover hidden gems of Venice
Full description
Discover the enchanting city of Venice on a personalized private tour that brings you face-to-face with its most iconic landmarks. Begin with skip-the-line access to the magnificent St. Mark's Basilica, where you'll marvel at its intricate mosaics and rich history. Next, delve into the opulent Doge's Palace, once the seat of Venetian power, and uncover tales of intrigue and grandeur. Glide through the serene waters of the Grand Canal on a traditional gondola ride, offering a unique perspective of the city's stunning architecture. Along the way, your expert guide will share fascinating insights and stories, ensuring a memorable and immersive experience. This tour is perfect for those seeking an intimate and comprehensive exploration of Venice's treasures.
Included / Excluded
- Skip-the-line entry to St. Mark's Basilica
- Guided tour of Doge's Palace
- Gondola ride through the Grand Canal
- Meals and beverages
Meeting point
Start Location
Chiesa San Giacomo di Rialto, Rialto Bridge, Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately for weather conditions.
- Gondola ride is shared with other passengers; private gondola options may be available upon request.
- Photography may be restricted in certain areas; follow guide's instructions.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for cobblestone streets.
- Bring a camera to capture the picturesque canals and architecture.
- Be prepared for potential crowds at popular sites.
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
- 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
- Offered in: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian. Please specify under “Additional notes” if you wish to book the tour in a language other than English.
- Places of worship have strict dress code requirements for entry. All participants are required to have shoulders and knees covered (no tank tops or short dresses) to enter.
- There is no photography allowed in St Marks basilica.
- The itinerary described above is a suggested order of the various experiences. These may vary according to your personal requests or preferred starting time.
- An original, valid photo ID is required for entry to St. Mark's Basilica. Photocopies are not accepted.
- 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.
- The ticket includes a cost to enter St. Mark’s Basilica valued at 30 EUR per person.
Traveler reviews
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Wonderful guide Anna
Ana took my 10 and 13 year-old children through the doge Palace and Saint Marks and did an excellent job keeping everyone entertained and engaged. Would highly recommend she was very knowledgeable.
JulesCasparrAug 17, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Good tour, obnoxious gondoliers
Matteo was a very good guide. A native Venetian, clearly passionate about its history. The tour itself was slightly long. The gondola ride at the end originates on the main canal and frankly the gondoliers were very condescending to tourists. Very unpleasant. This tour should contract with gondoliers elsewhere.
Marina_KAug 14, 2026VIATOR
Great tour and we skipped the lines!
Guide was great with her tour and we skipped the line for all entries.
K6619ZXerindAug 11, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Best Venice Tour possible
Our guide was fabulous, very, very knowledgeable, as well as funny and cheerful. She could not have done a better job.
I4946NHpaigeaAug 8, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Doges palace semi private tour
Shannon was amazing! She was kind, informative, the price was worth it! The tour time was the perfect length. Saw a lot of beautiful art and I loved it!
johnhG4285CQAug 1, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Additional information
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
Offered in: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian. Please specify under “Additional notes” if you wish to book the tour in a language other than English.
Places of worship have strict dress code requirements for entry. All participants are required to have shoulders and knees covered (no tank tops or short dresses) to enter.
There is no photography allowed in St Marks basilica.
The itinerary described above is a suggested order of the various experiences. These may vary according to your personal requests or preferred starting time.
An original, valid photo ID is required for entry to St. Mark's Basilica. Photocopies are not accepted.