Activities & Tours: Veneto

Venice In a Day: Basilica San Marco, Doges Palace & Gondola ride

First time in Venice? Maximize your time in the city with a full-day itinerary that ticks off all the most memorable attractions. Stroll across the Rialto Bridge and browse the lively Rialto fish market, then hop aboard a traditional gondola for a romantic cruise along the Grand Canal. Next, access St. Mark’s Basilica and gaze in awe at the stunning gold mosaics. Finally, enjoy skip-the-line entrance to the grandiose Doge’s Palace. This small-group tour is limited to 20 people ensuring a personalized experience.

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based on 1818 reviews

See Details → Duration :6 hours 30 minutes
From $151.79

Legendary Venice St. Mark's Basilica with Terrace Access & Doge's Palace

Delve into Venetian history on a tour showcasing the city's most iconic structures—St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace—as an expert guide sheds light on the stories behind both iconic attractions. Skip the line into the legendary St. Mark's Basilica, where you’ll wander through the mosaic-clad interior and even step onto the balcony overlooking Piazza San Marco—reserved for only a select few! Then, continue to the Doge's Palace and step into the political heart of a powerful empire.

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based on 3870 reviews

See Details → Duration :3 hours
From $114.66

Skip-the-Line: Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Basilica Fully Guided Tour

Our Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica tour is perfect for visitors with only a limited time in Venice, who want to get a true taste of the city. In just a few hours we take you to the most famous sites of the city, seeing the Rialto Bridge and venturing inside St, Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace.

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based on 912 reviews

See Details → Duration :2 hours
From $97.18

Venice: St Mark's Basilica After-Hours Tour with Optional Doge's Palace

Explore St Mark’s Basilica without the crowds on an after-hours tour, and enjoy an optional visit to Doge's Palace (if selected at the time of booking). Inside St Mark’s Basilica, admire treasured mosaics and a Byzantine altarpiece, and then follow your guide into the crypt where St Mark himself is believed to rest. Upgrade for late access to the Doge’s Palace by selecting the upgrade option at time of booking. With this option learn about the Higher Council Hall, the Doge's apartments, and the Bridge of Sighs as you explore. Please note that there may be a break of up to 1 hour between your Doge’s Palace tour and your exclusive After Hour Visit, due to temporary earlier closing time at the Doge’s Palace. Your guide in this case will provide bar/restaurant recommendations

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based on 1022 reviews

See Details → Duration :130 to 3 hours 30 minutes
From $85.6

Private gondola ride in Venice off the beaten track

Step aboard your private gondola and glide through the canals of Venice. Whether you want to meander through hidden corners or glide under famous bridges and sights – this tour satisfies all tastes. Fabio, one of the gondoliers, says, ‘Being a gondolier is so much more than operating a gondola. Over 400 hours go into getting a Gondolier license, learning the ins and outs of the canals, Venetian art and history. You’re really in the safest hands.’ The shortest tour focuses on the San Paolo district. Discover an intimate side of Venice and lesser-known gems. Canal-facing facades are a unique characteristic of Venetian buildings before streets came along – the canals were the streets – and they were a way of showing style and wealth. If you want to continue to the Grand Canal you can choose the 1-hour tour and If you’re bursting to see Venice’s more famed locations, the 1.5-hour tour showcases the Rialto Bridge area and the longest ride adds St. Mark’s Square to the itinerary.

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based on 77 reviews

See Details → Duration :30 minutes
From $81.35

Venice: Four Seasons Concert in the Vivaldi Church

The Four Seasons concert at Vivaldi Church for a night of history, emotions, and music. Performed by I Virtuosi Italiani, one of Italy's most active and qualified ensembles. Listen to the music where it was written. Antonio Vivaldi worked here as a violin teacher starting from 1703 and later on as a concert master as well as teacher of the Daughters of the Choro. These young foundling girls, whose identitity was kept mysterious being hidden from sight throughout their performances, had been abandoned as newborn babies in the so called scafetta , that is where newborn foundlings were left by their anonymous mothers at the Ospedale della Pieta’ . In this very church Antonio Vivaldi spent forty years of his life and composed his magnificent works , such as the collection of 12 violin concertos Il Cimento dell’Armonia e dell’Invenzione , which includes his masterpiece Le Quattro Stagioni .

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based on 431 reviews

See Details → Duration :1 hours 10 minutes
From $32.76

Venice Doge's Palace & St Mark's Basilica guided Tour

Combined guided tour the Saint Marks Basilica and the Doge's Palace: 1. Our guide will provide you with a wealth of information regarding Saint Mark's Square and then accompany you on a detailed tour of the Golden Basilica, once the private chapel of the Doge of Venice, admire the golden mosaics and impressive marble inlay flooring. 2. During the second part of the tour your guide will accompany you to the Doge’s Palace. Once inside, you will visit the halls where the Duke (Doge) and his Council controlled the fate of the Serene Republic. You will be able to admire the paintings realized by some of the most important artists of the Italian Renaissance, amongst them, the world's largest oil painting by Tintoretto. Passing through the famous Bridge of Sighs, you will reach the new prisons.

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based on 99 reviews

See Details → Duration :2 hours 15 minutes
From $103.74

Venice Skip the line St Mark's Basilica tour

Discover one of the world’s most majestic cathedrals, a true masterpiece of Byzantine art in the heart of Venice. An official guide will provide you with a wealth of information regarding St Mark's Square and then accompany you on a detailed tour of the Golden Basilica, once the private chapel of the Doge of Venice, the only one of its kind in Italy, thanks to the sumptuous golden mosaics and impressive marble inlay flooring. During the tour you will be able to absorb the atmosphere whilst listening to your guide who will describe the biblical scenes represented throughout the building, together with history and particularities of this ancient Basilica. Visit Saint Mark's Basilica first floor museum and see the famous horses and admire Saint Mark's Square from the Basilica's terrace. The tour lasts one hour and concludes outside the Basilica in Saint Mark's Square.

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based on 232 reviews

See Details → Duration :1 hours
From $42.59

Half Day Murano and Burano Island Tour by Private Boat

Looking for a convenient and hassle-free way to explore the enchanting realms of Murano and Burano during your visit to Venice? Say goodbye to the commotion of public ferries, and instead, join our intimate group tour that unveils the charms of these Venetian Islands, from the comfort of your private round-trip transportation by water taxi. Accompanied by a knowledgeable local guide, you'll witness the mesmerizing tapestry of colorful houses and the time-honored traditions of lacemaking in Burano. Following this, your journey proceeds to picturesque Murano, where you'll admire the Venetian craft of glassblowing, meticulously passed down through generations.

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based on 34 reviews

See Details → Duration :4 hours
From $54.45

St. Mark's Cathedral: the Shining Golden Basilica - Guided Tour

This guided tour will lead you to the most iconic sight in Venice: discover the superb Saint Mark’s Basilica overlooking Saint Mark’s Square together with an expert and qualified guide. The guide will take you on a journey back to the history of this magnificent place and will tell you exciting stories and fascinating legends behind it. From the pure gold mosaics, the Cathedral is also known as the Golden Basilica. Continue your journey with an exciting virtual reality experience. With the VR headset on, time peels away, revealing Piazza San Marco and its iconic monuments as they once were. Picture the Basilica transformed into the Doge's private chapel and the Doge's Palace into a medieval fortress! For an exclusive tour, choose the private option: enjoy a personal guide.

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based on 249 reviews

See Details → Duration :45 to 1 hours 30 minutes
From $34.94

VIP Secret Itineraries Doges Palace Tour

A visit to Venice wouldn’t be the same without delving into its long and fascinating history as the world’s oldest republic. We take you beyond the traditional route, going behind the scenes of the Doge’s Palace to explore the secret archives, offices, torture chambers, and the palace attic, home to top-security prison cells, including that of the famed Casanova! Gain exclusive VIP Access to the secret itineraries of the Doge’s Palace, a hidden labyrinth of secret archives, offices, torture chambers and top-security prison cells. The only tour in Venice that visits all these sites and explores the backstage of the Doge’s Palace with a small group. Your expert guide reveals Venice’s dark secrets, fascinating stories, and entertaining anecdotes.

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based on 150 reviews

See Details → Duration :2 hours 30 minutes
From $93.36

Private Guided Tour: Venice Gondola Ride Including the Grand Canal

Float through Venice by private gondola boat on a 1-hour tour, and learn all about the history of the quintessential Venetian gondolas, too! As a gondolier navigates the boat along the famous Grand Canal, relax and listen to fun facts and trivia about the boats and the city from a local guide. Pass along pretty Rio della Madonnetta, and then ogle top Venice attractions such as Rialto Bridge and the glamorous Gothic Ca’ d’Oro mansion on the Grand Canal. The traditional gondola is small but seats up to five people comfortably in addition to the onboard guide and gondolier.

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based on 131 reviews

See Details → Duration :1 hours
From $453.17

St. Mark's Cathedral: Skip the line Ticket, Audio-Guide & VR Tour

Skip the long line and enter in the breathtaking Golden Basilica, so called because of hundreds of mosaics made by pure gold! The high detailed audio commentary will explain the history of the five-domes cathedral and its uncountable artworks on your mobile phone. Find out secrets and mysteries behind the many biblical scenes painted inside. Admire the golden masterpiece of byzantine art. This view will leave you speechless! Continue your journey with an exciting virtual reality experience. With the VR headset on, reveal Piazza San Marco and its iconic monuments as they once were. Picture the Basilica transformed into the Doge's private chapel and the Doge's Palace into a medieval fortress • Skip the line entrance to the Golden Basilica • Curiosities about the Cathedral and its byzantine masterpieces • Audio commentary on your mobile device • Virtual Reality Journey: Explore St.Mark's Square over the centuries • The Yard of Venice: St. Mark's Square history dedicated circuit visit

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based on 102 reviews

See Details → Duration :1 hours
From $22.39

Doge's Palace & Saint Mark's After Hours Small Group Max 6 People

Venice is known for its beauty, charm and history but it is also known for its crowds. This tour is designed in a way to allow each tour group to be as small and intimate as possible so our small groups are no larger than 6 people per tour guide. This ensures that you get the full experience from start to finish, and truly enjoy and live the sites as should be done. Italians take great care when it comes to hospitality, and that is what a small group of 6 offers. This particular tour is even more personalized with EXCLUSIVE access into one of the most prestigious landmarks of Venice – VIP access after hours to the incredible Saint Mark's Basilica, preceded by a thorough and enchanted tour of the Doge's Palace and the infamous Bridge of Sighs. Perfect for all ages and history levels. Book this incredible experience today!

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based on 38 reviews

See Details → Duration :3 hours 30 minutes
From $271.9

Venice Skip the Line Saint Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace Private Tour

The tour will show you the most important institutional rooms of the Doge’s Palace and St. Mark's Basilica with its golden pala Oro and the Museum with the Horses Loggia The Doge’s Apartment, the Bridge of Sights, and the Prisons will be explored and you will admire the paintings by Titian, Giorgione and Tintoretto. The guide will also lead through the fast track entrance of St. Mark's basilica to admire its wonderful architecture and mosaics, Behind the main altar you can admire the Pala d'Oro, the only example in the world of large Gothic jewelery that has remained intact. You'll also have access to The Museum and the Horses Loggia The Museum exhibits the sumptuous works of Flemish and Medicean tapestry. The Horses are the arrival point of the entire museum itinerary, until 1977 on the loggia of the Basilica of San Marco, after restoration, were replaced by reproductions and hospitalized in the museum in 1982, for conservation needs.

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based on 63 reviews

See Details → Duration :3 hours
From $382.19

Activities & Tours: Veneto

Venice In a Day: Basilica San Marco, Doges Palace & Gondola ride

Legendary Venice St. Mark's Basilica with Terrace Access & Doge's Palace

Skip-the-Line: Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Basilica Fully Guided Tour

Venice: St Mark's Basilica After-Hours Tour with Optional Doge's Palace

Private gondola ride in Venice off the beaten track

Venice: Four Seasons Concert in the Vivaldi Church

Venice Doge's Palace & St Mark's Basilica guided Tour

Venice Skip the line St Mark's Basilica tour

Half Day Murano and Burano Island Tour by Private Boat

St. Mark's Cathedral: the Shining Golden Basilica - Guided Tour

VIP Secret Itineraries Doges Palace Tour

Private Guided Tour: Venice Gondola Ride Including the Grand Canal

St. Mark's Cathedral: Skip the line Ticket, Audio-Guide & VR Tour

Doge's Palace & Saint Mark's After Hours Small Group Max 6 People

Venice Skip the Line Saint Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace Private Tour

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