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5.0(59 reviews)

Venice Family Treasure Hunt Tour

From€250
2 hours
Venice, Italy

About this activity

Enjoy a private, family-friendly tour of Venice's iconic Saint Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace, featuring an engaging treasure hunt for children, skip-the-line access, and a personalized experience.

Highlights

  • Skip-the-line access to Saint Mark's Basilica
  • Explore the opulent Doge's Palace
  • Engage in a fun treasure hunt for kids
  • Discover Venice's rich history and art
  • Enjoy a personalized family-friendly experience

Full description

Discover the wonders of Venice with your family on a private guided tour of Saint Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace. This engaging experience includes skip-the-line access to these iconic landmarks, allowing you to delve into their rich history and art without the usual wait. To make the tour even more memorable for your children, we've incorporated an interactive treasure hunt activity, turning the exploration into a fun and educational adventure. Our expert guide will tailor the experience to your family's interests, ensuring a personalized and enjoyable visit. This tour is perfect for families seeking to immerse themselves in Venice's culture and history in a unique and entertaining way.

Included / Excluded

  • Private guided tour of Saint Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace
  • Interactive treasure hunt activity for children
  • Skip-the-line access to major attractions
  • Meals and beverages

Itinerary

1

The fun begins inside St Mark's Basilica where you and your family can enjoy the gorgeous golden mosaics that adorn the Basilica as your guide provides you with historic anecdotes and clues to the children's treasure hunt! To enter you will also enjoy skip-the-line access An original, valid photo ID is required for entry to St. Mark's Basilica. Photocopies are not accepted.

Duration: 1 hourAdmission: YES
2

Skip-the-line into the Doge's Palace. The Doge was similar to a Duke or ruler that was elected by a committee of wealthy merchants, and the Doge's Palace is a symbol of it's importance, and the wealth of the city of Venice. As you and your family continue along the treasure hunt journey, visit the courtrooms, the prison, the armory and more!

Duration: 1 hourAdmission: YES

Meeting point

Start Location

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Important information

Know before you book

  • The tour is conducted in English; please ensure all participants understand the language.
  • Children must be accompanied by at least one adult during the tour.
  • The treasure hunt activity is designed for children aged 6-12; younger children may need assistance.

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes as the tour involves walking on uneven surfaces.
  • Bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.
  • Be prepared for security checks at the attractions; avoid carrying large bags or prohibited items.

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.

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
  • Please note that tour starting times are subject to change based on ticket availability
  • The interactive children’s booklets are only made in English.
  • This activity booklet is designed for children from ages 5 – 10 years old and is perfect for mixed age families; if older children are also present, our guides are capable and ready to adapt material and the tour’s content
  • 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.
  • 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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Great tour of the unseen sides of Venice

Martina was a wonderful guide showing us the sides of Venice we wouldn’t have normally seen. Very friendly and accommodating to our wants and needs. Thoroughly explained the history of each part of the city we visited.

Chris EMay 18, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Fabulous!

It was a wonderful experience. Nico was very informative and made the experience a highlight of our trip! I highly recommend.

Excursion62372939004May 14, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Excellent experience

Excellent tour!! Nico was very knowledgeable and a very good and kind guide!

873lylabMay 14, 2026TRIPADVISOR

OMG ! Worth every penny for private tour

Maria was wonderful, very knowledgeable, and answered all of our zillions of questions! We selected the private tour and it was worth every penny. I recommend this tour to anyone that might have some mobility issues. Maria took things at our pace and even got us access to the elevator at St. Marcs so I could see the golden horses. Maria went above and beyond and when we were saying our goodbyes at the end, my sister and I started to get teary eyed since she made this once in a lifetime trip so special.

Jet21154018142May 5, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Outstanding Ottavia

Ottavia was wonderful. Very informative and funny. Had a wonderful time touring with her.

DayTrip17994356594Apr 18, 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 Please note that tour starting times are subject to change based on ticket availability The interactive children’s booklets are only made in English. This activity booklet is designed for children from ages 5 – 10 years old and is perfect for mixed age families; if older children are also present, our guides are capable and ready to adapt material and the tour’s content 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. An original, valid photo ID is required for entry to St. Mark's Basilica. Photocopies are not accepted.
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