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Venice Orientation: St Mark Basilica and Doge Palace Private Walking Tour

4 hours
Private Tour
Venice
First Time Visitor, Most Popular, Walking Tours

Venice Orientation: St Mark Basilica and Doge Palace Private Walking Tour

A thorough introduction to Venice starting from St. Mark’s Square

Looking for a special tour in Venice? Combining must-see sites and hidden corners, this Walking Tour takes you to the heart of the city in just four hours; giving you a broad overview of the history, culture and character of the Floating City.

We will introduce you to the most famous buildings as the Doges’ Palace, residence of the Doges and of the political institutions of the Republic of Venice. The building built between the 14th and 15th century, with its peculiar façade is the symbol of the good government of the “Serenissima”, name gave to Venice during its golden age.

You will see the St. Mark’s Square, the Bridge of Sighs, the Bell and Clock Tower, the Rialto bridge and more.
Away from the crowds, you’ll be guided through the backstreets to explore the city’s layout, discover its history and traditions, its products, food and wines from the closest areas. You will be immersed in its intimate atmosphere.
The tour will end in a bacaro to let you feel like an authentic venitian!

1

St. Mark’s square

2

Doge’s Palace (inside)

3

Bridge of Sighs

4

The Prison

5

Basilica of St. Mark (inside)

6

Bell Tower

7

Clock-Tower

8

Fondaco dei Tedeschi

9

Grand Canal

10

Rialto bridge

11

Bacaro

The tour will end in a Bacaro to let you feel like an authentic venitian! Enjoy Venice like a local!

The Bacaro is a traditional place where locals meet friends and that serve wine and cicheti, the traditional snacks such as meatballs, fish appetizers, fried vegetables and many more.

at Piazza San Marco under the two big columns San Marco and San Todaro https://goo.gl/maps/4B6TrgiHhbobR19n9

Note: if you have an accommodation in the center of Venice, you can meet the guide at your accommodation

St Mark’s square in Venice, beautiful morning panorama, Italy

Wide shot of a person rowing a gondola on a river under The Bridge of Sighs in Venice, Italy

Worlds most beautiful square Piazza San Marco. Picture of the amazing historical square of San Marco in the lagoon city of stone Venice in Italy

St Mark clock tower in Venice

Water-traffic on Grand Canal in Venice

The Rialto Bridge in Venice on sunny summer day, Italy. Boat and people on the bridge a bit in motion blur!

Venice

Bridge over passing a canal surrounded by buildings

Street in Venice

Piazza San Marco in Venice

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Details

Admission Ticket: This tour includes the admission tickets.
Languages: English, Spanish, French, Russian, German, Portuguese, Dutch, Chinese, Japanese
Kids Friendly: The children are welcome. Please write me if there are kids in your family group.
Disable Friendly: The tour is disabled friendly. Please contact me if you need a wheelchair.
Dress Code: Only small bags/backpacks are permitted (size 40x35x15).

Destination

Start Time

From 9:00 am to 2:30 pm

Duration

4 hours

Price

€ 630,00 private guide service per tour (fixed per group price: family, friends, colleagues...)
+ € 60,00 ticket and entrance fee adult (per person price) or + € 45,00 ticket and entrance fee under 18 (per person price)

Included

Guiding Services, Admission Tickets, Private Tour, Skip the line Tickets

Not Included

Personal Expenses, Souvenirs, Food, Drinks, Snacks, Private Transportation, Public Transportation Tickets, Private driver, Private luxury car, Taxi, Private boat