Best of Venice Private Tour: St. Mark’s Doge Palace Gondola Ride

Enjoy an exclusive tour of Venice with a private expert guide, and make the most of this incredible city and see all of the highlights. Begin in Saint Mark’s Square for a perfect view of Saint Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace, the private chapel of the dukes of Venice until the 19th century. Get privileged access, and skip the long lines to enter the grand basilica and enjoy up-close views of the golden mosaics. Then skip the lines to the Doge’s Palace to travel through 7 centuries of history as you see the palace prisons and court rooms, and stop on the Bridge of Sighs to see the last view of Venice that prisoners saw before they were locked in their cells. Your guide will then give recommendations for lunch, and after a short break continue your tour. Walk to the covered Rialto Bridge and discover the house where Marco Polo once lived. Go to the Renaissance church of the Campo Santa Maria Formosa, where you will end your perfect day true Venetian style in a private gondola ride

Itinerary

What’s included

• Skip the line tickets to St Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace
• Doges Prison
• Hall of the Great Council
• Private Expert Local Guide
• Marco Polo’s house
• Campo Santa Maria Formosa
• Bridge of Sighs
• 30 minute private gondola ride
• Rialto bridge

Not Included

• Food and drinks
• Gratuities (optional)

Additional Information

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• 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
• Offered in: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian. Please specify under “Additional notes” if you wish to book the tour in a language other than English.
• Places of worship have strict dress code requirements for entry. All participants are required to have shoulders and knees covered (no tank tops or short dresses) to enter.
• There is no photography allowed in St Marks basilica.
• The itinerary described above is a suggested order of the various experiences. These may vary according to your personal requests or preferred starting time.
• An original, valid photo ID is required for entry to St. Mark's Basilica. Photocopies are not accepted.
• Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers’ full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the attraction.
• The ticket includes a cost to enter St. Mark’s Basilica valued at 30 EUR per person.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Cancellation Window	Refund Eligibility
24 hours or more before start time	100% refund (Full refund)
Less than 24 hours before start time	Non-refundable (0%)

Important Information

An original, valid photo ID is required for entry to St. Mark's Basilica. Photocopies are not accepted.

Age Policy

Infant: 0–2 years · Child: 3–17 years · Adult: 18–99 years