Enjoy the introduction to Venice history and culture with our local expert English-speaking guide
Enter in St. Mark's Basilica for an in-depth tour of the famous Basilica
Pass by the famous Campo to admire the Renaissance church of Santa Maria Formosa
Our guide will lead you through a typical Venetian "calle" alley where you can admire examples of Byzantine and Gothic architecture that make Venice so unique
During your boat tour pass near the Rialto Bridge where your guide will give you full explanation about the merchant life in the Venetian Golden Age
In the afternoon, travel along the Grand Canal for 1 hour with a group of max 8\9 people per boat
Venice In One Day: Grand Canal, St Mark's Basilica, Walking Tour
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- Duration: 3 Hrs
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• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • Large bags and rucksacks are not allowed inside St Mark's Basilica • A dress code is required to enter Museums and places of worship, knees and s.. read more
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Cancellation Policy : This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.
Overview
If its your first time in Venice, see all the highlights of this magical city on a combination walking including St Mark's Basilica and a boat tour on the Grand Canal. From Piazza San Marco (St Marks Square) to the Rialto Bridge, your informative guide will offer historical perspectives on this fascinating medieval city. Plus, you'll skip the long lines at St Mark's Basilica theres no need to waste time waiting in lines when you're on vacation! Venice in 1 Day Small Group : 11.10am 2 hrs walking tour & St Mark's Basilica, 5.00pm 1 hr grand canal boat tour.
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Itinerary:
Enjoy the introduction to Venice history and culture with our local expert English-speaking guide
Enter in St. Mark's Basilica for an in-depth tour of the famous Basilica
Pass by the famous Campo to admire the Renaissance church of Santa Maria Formosa
Our guide will lead you through a typical Venetian "calle" alley where you can admire examples of Byzantine and Gothic architecture that make Venice so unique
During your boat tour pass near the Rialto Bridge where your guide will give you full explanation about the merchant life in the Venetian Golden Age
In the afternoon, travel along the Grand Canal for 1 hour with a group of max 8\9 people per boat
Inclusions
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Best of Venice & St Marks' basilica (2 hours)
- Grand Canal boat tour (1 hour)
- Skip-the-line tickets to St. Mark's Basilica
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup or drop-off
- Food and drink, unless specified
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Tour is not suitable for people in wheelchairs or with walking difficulties as passengers are required to step down onto the boat when boarding. The variation of the level of tides can make the vessel unstable
Occasionally the Basilica may be closed to the public (without prior notice) because of festivities, religious functions or high water. The guide will provide explanation from outside.
A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
In case of high water, St Marks Basilica Skip-the-line entrance will remain closed
To ensure safety and well-being of our guests the itinerary of the tour has been amended to follow the Covid-19 guidelines. Visits to St Mark's Basilica may be subject to restrictions. Depending on the situation on the day of the tour the itinerary may be amended to offer you the best experience possible.
Guaranteed skip-the-line entrance to St Mark's Basilica is compulsory from April to October due to high number of visitors. St Marks Basilica does not offer a fast entry service to anyone in other periods considered off peak season. No refund is due when skip-the-line reservation isn't required.
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If you want to do more than just wander the streets and take a gondola ride, this is a great option. Our guide was very knowledgeable, pleasant, professional, and had a good sense of humor. She adapted the tour to our specific group and provided us with valuable advice for navigating the streets and waterways. There were times and places where it would have been nice to have headsets so we could hear better. That would be our only suggestion for improvement.
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Wonderful private tour with a fabulous guide! My guide was an anthropologist and so incredibly knowledgeable. She was also quite personable and an absolute joy to spend time with. This was the perfect afternoon in Venice. Definitely recommend!
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Tour guide was so sweet and accommodated us with a private tour of the city and water taxi trip in and out of the grand canal seeing unique spots not listed in this description. St. Mark basilica was special and very sacred.
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Grand Canal cruise was in a boat that is used also as a water taxi which is closed in and unable to take photos or move around. Cramped space. Walking tour was good but also too many shops being pointed out during the trip. Use of communication system was excellent.
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Adriana was a knowledgeable local who provided a great introduction to the city. She helped us to add on to our experience based on our interest.
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Our guide never arrived. We called multiple times and received a voicemail. We messaged and got NO response. Several other tour guides passed us and we asked and they said we were at the right spot. We arrived at 1:40—the time was set for 1:45 for a 2 PM tour; we waited until 230. No one ever came. It was over $400. Sure hope to get this money refunded. We did several tours with another company and they were all excellent.
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Highly recommend this tour! Aleksandra, the trip coordinator was fantastic, she was very accommodating and paired us with Edi. Edi was amazing, very knowledgeable of the city and further open our eyes to the various wonders of Venice. We got to see St. Mark’s Basilica, venture through the city, and learn Venetian history. The boat tour was amazing, seeing the city from the water. Edi was so personable, while on the trip helped us figure out where we can get our Covid test which was needed for our flight. These are wonderful people and could not say enough nice things about Edi and this company.
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I have been to Venice before but wanted to show my wife the most of Venice in 3 days before we departed for our cruise. We had a limited time visiting Venice and decided on this tour rather than exploring on our own for the sake of time. This was a wonderful tour and highlighted the best of Venice. We really enjoyed the narration of the city and it's history. The boat ride was probably the highlight of the tour. It showed us many areas that tourist don't usually go to and we saw absolutely beautiful cathedrals and private homes. This tour was a no brainier and would recommended it to everyone.
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did this tour in June 2019 for honeymoon, such a cool way to experience Venice - knowledgeable friendly tour guide, would highly recommend!
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The tour gave us a great introduction to the city on our first day in Venice and it helped us choose what to visit in the following days. As the St Mark's Basilica cannot be entered due to Corona regulations, our guide Cristina took us to some other very nice spots instead. For us it was just the right amount of explanations, walking, and breaks. I'd recommend the tour to anyone who visits Venice the first time.
