Immerse yourself in Venice with a half-day walking tour of secret locales, skip-the-line entry to 2 monuments, and a tranquil gondola ride.
Highlights
Highlights
Witness Venice's splendor on a half-day guided tour, covering key sights with an expert English-speaking guide.
With skip-the-line access, dive into learning about the golden grandeur of St. Mark's Basilica and the dark tales of Doge's Palace swiftly.
Savor the serenity of a 30-minute gondola ride through the city's enchanting canals, a quintessential Venetian experience.
Discover the city's hidden gems, from quiet backstreets to the bustling Rialto Market and the iconic Rialto Bridge, the oldest bridge across the Grand Canal.
Fun fact: A beautiful white limestone bridge passes over the Rio di Palazzo canal and connects the prison to the interrogation rooms in the Doge's Palace, known as the Bridge of Sighs.
Inclusions
Inclusions
Half-day guided tour of Venice
Expert English-speaking guide
Guided tour of St. Mark’s Basilica with skip-the-line entry
Guided tour of Doge's Palace with skip-the-line entry
30-min gondola ride
Cancellation policy
Cancellation policy
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Your experience
Your experience
The splendors of Venice in a day
An enchanting journey unfolds as you immerse in the rich streets and bubbling culture of Venice. Begin at Piazza San Marco and skip the lines at the famous St. Mark's Basilica where your local guide is set to reveal its intriguing tales. Admire the intricate details of this ‘Church of Gold’ as your guide narrates the historical events of its fiery destruction and rebuilding in the 10th century. This was once the Doge's private chapel before becoming the city's cathedral, a grandeur you're sure to sense.
Secret corners and serene waterways
Meander through labyrinthine alleys, discovering hidden gems only locals know en route to the iconic Rialto Bridge. Follow your guide through the lively Rialto Market, a gastronomic hotspot that has satisfied appetites for a staggering 7 centuries! Next, gear up for the exclusive quintessential gondola ride. Glide through idyllic canals and soak in the city's charm from a unique perspective.
A palace and a prison
After a brief break to grab your lunch, head on over to Doge’s Palace. The day's exploration culminates with a guided tour of this Gothic masterpiece, once the heart of political intrigue and power. Traverse the eerie Bridge of Sighs, which offered prisoners their last glimpse of Venetian beauty before their incarceration.
Itinerary
St. Mark’s Basilica
Rialto Bridge and Market
Venetian gondola ride
Lunch break
Doge's Palace
Know before you go
Know before you go
What to bring
It’s recommended to wear comfortable walking shoes.
Please note that for entry into St. Mark’s Basilica, knees and shoulders must be covered for all guests.
Accessibility
- The tour is stroller and pram accessible.
My tickets
My tickets
Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
Meeting point
- Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.