Venice
Private Venice Sightseeing with St. Mark's Basilica & Doge's Palace
Inside the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica in three hours, past the line at both
Sightseeing, Local Culture
Why We Love it
The Bridge of Sighs is walked, not photographed — you cross it into the prison, then go straight on to the Basilica's gold mosaics with someone explaining them.
The Experience
Three hours in Venice with a private English-speaking guide, meeting in St. Mark's Square between the two columns on the waterfront, with skip-the-line entry to both the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica.
The Doge's Palace first, a short walk from the meeting point. For centuries it was the seat of Venetian political power, and the art on its walls says so. Then the Bridge of Sighs, and the prison on the other side of it.
Then the Basilica: Byzantine gold mosaics overhead, marble inlay underfoot, and a guide to tell you what you are looking at. The tour ends back in St. Mark's Square, with the shops and the places to eat right there.
My pick for a first day in Venice when what you want is inside the buildings rather than more time in the square, and for cruise passengers, who can be at the meeting point on the ship's water shuttle.
From $180 per person
3 Hours
Private
9:00 am, 11:10 am, 1:10 pm or 3:10 pm
Highlights
What's Included
Skip-the-line entrance to St. Mark's Basilica
Skip-the-line entrance to Doge's Palace
Private guide for 3 hours
What's Not Included
Transportation to and from the meeting point
Need to Know
3 hours, departing 9:00 am, 11:10 am, 1:10 pm or 3:10 pm
Private — your party only, up to 8 people
Meet your guide in St. Mark's Square, between the two columns overlooking the water — they will be holding a sign with your name
On the day, Venice Transfer Company is on +39 041 5317219
Getting to the meeting point is not included: hotel guests walk or take a water taxi depending on where they are staying, cruise passengers take the ship's water shuttle or a private water taxi
Your voucher carries the exact meeting instructions — allow plenty of time to reach the square
Private transport to the meeting point can be arranged separately; ask us for a price
Bring a copy of every passport, or a clear photo on your phone — names are checked at the entrance to the Basilica
St. Mark's Basilica has a strict dress code: no shorts, no sleeveless tops, no skirts above the knee
Backpacks, large purses and bags are not permitted inside the Basilica
Free cancellation up to 7 days before
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Need to know
Three hours in Venice with a private English-speaking guide, meeting in St. Mark's Square between the two columns on the waterfront, with skip-the-line entry to both the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica.
The Doge's Palace first, a short walk from the meeting point. For centuries it was the seat of Venetian political power, and the art on its walls says so. Then the Bridge of Sighs, and the prison on the other side of it.
Then the Basilica: Byzantine gold mosaics overhead, marble inlay underfoot, and a guide to tell you what you are looking at. The tour ends back in St. Mark's Square, with the shops and the places to eat right there.
My pick for a first day in Venice when what you want is inside the buildings rather than more time in the square, and for cruise passengers, who can be at the meeting point on the ship's water shuttle.