Private Venice City Tour and Gondola Ride

2h30
Private
Instant confirmation
About this activity
Enjoy the ancient greatness of the Serenissima Republic by having an enchanting panoramic tour over the history of St. Mark’s square and its main monuments. Visit St. Mark’s Basilica, with the richness of its beautiful gold mosaics and marble inlays of the floors. Sit comfortably while our guide will show the represented biblical scenes, the history and the particularities of this ancient basilica. Admire the Pala d'Oro and enjoy the view of the Treasury.

Visit the Doge’s Palace, a fourteenth century building from where the ancient Venetian republic exerted the control over the city. In its splendid rooms, plastered and immersed in hundreds of masterpieces of painting, the Duke and his Council controlled the fate of a thousand-year history republic. Be surprised of the details of the gold staircase and the realism of the scenes depicted. Pass through the famous Bridge of Sighs to reach the Prisons Palace. At the end of the tour enjoy a 30’ gondola ride through the enchanting maze of canals.
Included
  • Private licensed guide
  • 30 minutes gondola tour
Not included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Private tour.
  • Adult pricing applies to all travelers.
  • The tour is not guaranteed with adverse weather conditions.
  • Proper attire is required while visiting the Basilica.
  • For security reasons bags, back-packs, etc. cannot be taken into the Basilica.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
100% Cultural
80%
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