Venice Highlights: Doge's Palace & Grand Canal Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Skip-the-line entry to Doge's Palace
- Guided tour of St. Mark's Basilica
- Grand Canal cruise
- Explore Venice's rich history
- Discover hidden gems of Venice
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Skip-the-line entry to Doge's Palace
- Guided walking tour of St. Mark's Basilica
- Grand Canal cruise
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
Enjoy a 2 hrs in depht tour of the Doges Palace and visit the famous Prisons.
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.
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.
Pass by: 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.
Enjoy 1 Hour tour of the Grand Canal and some minor canals of Venice led by an English speaking guide.
Pass by: During your boat tour pass by the most famous bridge in Venice and learn all about merchants of this unique city.
Meeting point
Start Location
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Important information
Know before you book
- The tour is conducted in English; ensure you understand the language.
- Photography is allowed in most areas; however, flash photography may be restricted.
- 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 uneven surfaces.
- Bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.
- Be prepared for security checks at Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica.
Cancellation policy
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
- 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
Traveler reviews
Great tour extremely...
Great tour extremely knowledgeable guide. Water taxi was a fantastic touch and great way to see the Grand canal..Highly recommended!
Outstanding expertise with our guide Edi!
Edi was an amazing storyteller with deep and rich knowledge of Venice. She was friendly and talkative, continually giving us wonderful information about all the sites. The skip-the-line is 100% worth the money (lines for tickets and entrance were long), but the real treasure is all the learning from a personalized guide. She kept us moving but never rushed us. She was able to answer all our questions. The basilica is absolutely breathtaking! Doge Palace, as well. She gave us insight on the history of Venice throughout these sites but also on the boat ride through the Grand Canal. Highly recommend the tour and especially to go with Edi!
Fabulous private family tour!
Christina was very professional but not stuffy! So much great information and told to us in a very fun way.. but she also was accommodating for our family when we needed breaks. She gave many good tips for when we were on our own later. Highly recommend!
Weather wasn't great but the tour was amazing.
My husband and I attended this tour for a day trip to Venice from Verona. We attended the first part of the tour that was a wonderful tour of the doge's palace. Then unfortunately, the weather changed and the skies opened up and it downpoured the rest of the day in Venice. I was sick with a cold so we decided to take the train back to Verona. The tour was great and we really enjoyed all the information and sights that we did see. Venice in general is so cool to see but really a zoo of people. Now I understand the issues that city has. Thanks for the great tour. What we attended was well worth the time.
No Refund
We had a family emergency and couldn’t attend the tour. They refused to refund me $800. No compassion or kindness.