Private Tour: Highlights of Venice including St Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace

Discover the timeless beauty of Venice on a private guided tour through its most iconic landmarks. From the grandeur of St Mark’s Square to the elegance of the Doge’s Palace, experience the history and artistry of the Serenissima.

What to Expect

A refined journey through Venice’s most celebrated monuments:

  • Doge’s Palace

    Explore the historic seat of Venetian power, admired for its striking Gothic façades in white Istrian stone and pink Veronese marble.

  • Bridge of Sighs

    Learn the story behind this iconic bridge linking the palace to the prisons, named after the sighs of those condemned.

  • St Mark’s Basilica

    Visit the “Golden Cathedral,” crowned with domes and adorned with luminous mosaics and precious marbles from across the Mediterranean.

  • St Mark’s Square

    Experience the symbolic heart of Venice, surrounded by architectural masterpieces and centuries of history.

  • Basilica dei Frari

    Discover one of Venice’s largest churches, home to Titian’s Assumption and the tombs of great Venetian figures such as Titian and Canova.

  • Santa Maria della Salute

    Admire one of the city’s most iconic landmarks, built as a votive offering after the plague and beautifully positioned at the entrance of the Grand Canal.

Practical Information

The tour lasts 3 hours.

The tour is in english

The private tour starts from €425

Private guided walking tour of Venice’s main highlights.

The tour includes visits to St Mark’s Square, St Mark’s Basilica, Doge’s Palace, the Bridge of Sighs, the Basilica dei Frari, and Santa Maria della Salute, exploring Venice’s most important monuments and their history.

 

In central Venice (exact meeting point to be confirmed at booking).

Free cancellation up to 72 hours before the tour.

Choose your date and book the tour

🆓 Free Cancellation until 72h

Price: starting from €425

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Venice: The Legacy of the Serenissima

Venice is a city unlike any other — a masterpiece built on water, shaped by centuries of trade, power, and artistic ambition. At its heart lies St Mark’s Square, where the grandeur of the Republic is expressed through its most iconic monuments.

From the political authority of the Doge’s Palace to the spiritual magnificence of St Mark’s Basilica, Venice reveals a unique blend of Eastern and Western influences. Its churches, palaces, and bridges tell the story of a city that once ruled the seas and left behind an extraordinary cultural legacy.

This private guided tour offers an elegant introduction to Venice’s history, art, and timeless charm.

Discover the Magic of Venice

Walk through the heart of the Serenissima. Admire its most iconic monuments.

Experience Venice with a private guide.

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