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Experience the best of Venice in just one day with this captivating tour. Begin in the enchanting Saint Mark's square and let our qualified guide take you on a journey through the hidden squares, winding canals, and historical buildings of the Castello area. Explore the famous Doge's Palace and learn about the fascinating history of La Serenissima as you cross the iconic Bridge of Sighs. Then, visit the magnificent Saint Mark's Basilica and marvel at its awe-inspiring gold mosaics. End your day with a classic 30-minute gondola ride, gliding along the Grand Canal and smaller canals, immersing yourself in the beauty and charm of Venice. This tour offers a perfect introduction to the city's origins, symbols, traditions, architecture, and current day life. Don't miss the opportunity to experience Venice in a day!

About this experience

Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
Admission Included
3 hours 30 minutes
Suitable for 1-15 Participants
Small Group Tour
Guided Experience

Highlights

Guided visit of Doge's Palace and Bridge of Sighs
Explore the historic Saint Mark's Basilica
Enjoy a classic gondola ride through the canals of Venice
Opportunity to visit Museo Correr and other museums

Included

Headsets to hear the guide clearly
30-minute shared gondola ride (not guided)
Entrance fees for the St Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace
Correr museum entrance ticket to visit on your own
1-hour 30 min external walking tour from St Marks square to Castello area

Not included

Gratuities
Hotel pick up and drop off
Food and drink
Pala d'oro
Hidden itineraries in the Doge's Palace

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Introduction

Experience the magic and beauty of Venice in just one day with the Venice in a Day tour. This comprehensive tour combines four of the most popular tours in Venice, offering you the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the history, culture, and charm of this unique city. From the iconic landmarks of Saint Mark's Square to the hidden squares and winding canals of the Castello area, this tour provides a perfect introduction to the origins, symbols, traditions, architecture, and daily life of Venice.

What to expect?

During this 210-minute tour, you can expect to explore the main highlights of Venice, including a guided visit inside the Doge's Palace and the magnificent Saint Marks Basilica. The tour starts in the bustling Saint Mark’s Square, before taking you off the beaten path and into the charming Castello area, where you'll discover hidden gems and lesser-known sights. Along the way, your qualified guide will share fascinating insights and stories about the city's history, art, and architecture, ensuring you have a deep understanding and appreciation for Venice.

Who is this for?

The Venice in a Day tour is suitable for all those who want to make the most of their time in Venice and experience the city's main highlights in a single day. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned traveler, this tour offers something for everyone. From history buffs and art enthusiasts to those who simply want to soak up the unique atmosphere of Venice, this tour is designed to cater to a wide range of interests and preferences. So, whether you're traveling solo, as a couple, or with friends and family, this tour guarantees a memorable and immersive experience.

Why book this?

The Venice in a Day tour stands out from other tours by providing a comprehensive and well-rounded experience of Venice in just one day. With the guidance of passionate and knowledgeable local guides, you'll not only visit the iconic landmarks but also explore the hidden corners of the city that are often overlooked. This tour allows you to skip the long lines at the Doge's Palace and Saint Marks Basilica, ensuring you make the most of your time in Venice. Furthermore, the inclusion of a classic 30-minute gondola ride provides a unique opportunity to experience Venice in a traditional and authentic way.

Good to know

It's important to note that the Venice in a Day tour is a walking tour, so comfortable shoes are recommended. The tour lasts for approximately 210 minutes, with a break in between for you to explore the area or have lunch (lunch not included). The meeting point is conveniently located in Calle larga de l’Ascension, next to the post office San Marco. Please ensure to arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled start time. At the end of the tour, you'll have the option to visit the Museo Correr with your Doge's Palace ticket, allowing you to further explore the rich history and culture of Venice.

Reviews

Travelers who have experienced the Venice in a Day tour rave about the knowledgeable and enthusiastic guides who bring the city's history and culture to life. They appreciate the opportunity to discover hidden gems and lesser-known areas of Venice, giving them a deeper understanding and appreciation for the city. The skip-the-line access to the Doge's Palace and Saint Marks Basilica is highly valued, as it saves precious time and allows for a more seamless experience. Many visitors remark that the gondola ride is a highlight of the tour, providing a magical and romantic perspective of Venice's famous canals. Overall, reviews highlight the Venice in a Day tour as a must-do for those visiting Venice and wanting a comprehensive and unforgettable experience.

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At least one adult or senior required per booking

Meeting point

15 min before in Calle larga de l’Ascension 1256 - 30124 next to the post office San Marco (opposite side of the Saint Marks Basilica). Look for the yellow sign "Meeting point" on the wooden kiosk. Walking tour from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Gondola ride at 3:00 pm

Calle larga de l'Ascension, 1256, Calle larga de l'Ascension, 1256, 30124 Venezia VE, IT

Your Itinerary

Torre dell'Orologio

Meet your guide in front of the Clock tower (not the bell tower!). Starting in Saint Mark’s square, this atmospheric walking tour will then whisk you away from the crowded streets into the treasure filled pockets of the Castello area. A qualified guide will walk you through the hidden squares, winding canals and historical buildings providing you with a perfect introduction to the origins, symbols, traditions, architecture, and life in current day Venice. The tour starts with a historical introduction of St. Marks’s Square, and its architectural delights.

Castello

Leaving the square, you will be guided into the residential Castello area, allowing you to discover this part of Venice in all of its elegance, through its labyrinth of narrow alleys - “calli”, many bridges, winding canals and wide picturesque squares - “campi”. Discover campo Santa Maria Formosa and campo San Giovanni & Paolo with its Basilica the place where the doges of Venice were buried. The former residence of Marco Polo, probably the most famous Venetian merchant, and the Malibran theatre are also part of the itinerary. At the end of your walking tour, come back with your local guide in Saint Mark's square passing through the Mercerie, the shopping connection street between Rialto and San Marco.

Doge's Palace

The tour then continues with the guided visit inside the Doge's Palace. Be intrigued by the fascinating history of La Serenissima and enter with your skip the line ticket into the Doge’s Palace, crossing the Bridge of Sighs and visiting its prisons cells. The Palace is a magnificent combination of Byzantine, Gothic and Renaissance architecture, in the heart of Venice. Once the residence of the Doge, the elected ruler of the city, and his counsellors, it became the centre of the Venetian Empire and the seat of the Government. The Doge's Palace was opened as a museum in 1923.

Admission Included

Basilica di San Marco

Follow your guide visiting the Saint Marks Basilica, which majestically symbolizes the lagoon and enshrines the city’s history and Saints relics. With its awe – inspiring gold mosaics our talented guide will walk you through the church. The walking tour ends in Saint Mark's square at 1.00 pm At this time you will have approx 2 hours free to stroll around the area or to have lunch (not included)

Admission Included

Museo Correr

At the end of the tour, keep your Doge's Palace ticket to visit on your own (the same day or the following day) the Museo Correr, Museo Archeologico Nazionale and Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana in Saint Mark's square, opposite side of the Saint Mark's Basilica.

Admission Included

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please arrive at each meeting point 15 minutes before the departure of the tour
Large bags and rucksacks are NOT allowed inside the Basilica or Doge's Palace
Knees and shoulders MUST be covered inside the Basilica
On occasion, Saint Mark's Basilica may be closed due to public holidays, religious ceremonies, private events or high water and the local service provider is not always informed in advance
For children document required
All the late arrivals or no show are NO REFUND!
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

Reviews

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4.2 (137)

fionnak2021

Such a good tour! If you are limited on time in Venice, this is the tour for you. Slip the line at the dove's Palace and St Mark's Basillica plus a wander around the hidden parts.of Venice. Our guide Roberta was knowledgeable and funny, as well as really interesting and passionate about her city. All topped off with a fab gondola ride. Well worth the money and highly recommended!

DEWANIS

it’s only after visiting Venice, one realises as to why it is called as 'City of Architecture & Romance'. Built on more than 100 small islands in a lagoon in the Adriatic Sea, it has no roads, just lanes, canals – including the Grand Canal thorough-out, with No noise of Cars & Mainly Ferry & Gandolas as source of Travel! Just a Peaceful Romantic Atmosphere all along.......

ricks678

Our guide was ver knowledgeable and shared a lot of information. The pace was fast and covered a lot of ground. Would have been better with a few rest stops during the first 3.5 hours.

Lisa_C

Venice is 1000 years old in the 21 century. Very unique. Timeless beauty . Wonderful memories. Safe travels.

Timothy_D

We did get to see a lot of Venice and got tickets to the two big items, but the skip the line wasn’t so much skip the line as other tours; the places didn’t seem to care about the tour queue. Also, our guide was not very energetic or engaging, so even though the the places to see were impressive, it felt like a high school class tour with Ferris’ teacher.

Mersesidered

Really amazing full day in Venice. We started the day with a gondola ride after that we had a guided visit of the Saint Mark's Church and Doge's Palace and in the afternoon a sightseeing tour of Venice. It was simply amazing.

699Kusho

Very beautiful city and.nice atmosphere unfortunately under water but we hope to be safe this miracle of the small world.

tucci642019

This tour did show the basics when touring Venice. Because we could only do Sunday made for a very long day - gondola at 11 and then wait until 2 to continue the rest of the package. There were too many people in the group for the St Marks and Palace tour - could not see what guide was referring to as we were at the back of the pack. The gondola and canal tours were very good!!

George A

Great tour guide. Extremely knowledgeable, and polite! The sights were amazing!! Highly recommended.