Essential Venice Private Tour: Highlights of the Floating City
Overview
A jaw-dropping treasure trove of art and culture, the charms of Venice could easily occupy you for a lifetime. But if you’re new to the Floating City and want to get straight to the highlights, then our Essential Venice tour offers the perfect introduction to the city known to history as the Serenissima. On our itinerary we’ll be visiting the two greatest landmarks in Venice, with skip-the-lines access: iconic Saint Mark’s basilica, with its glittering mosaics, and the no less spectacular Doge’s Palace - symbol of Venice’s limitless power for nearly a millennium and home to the breathtaking Bridge of Sighs. Afterwards head off in search of hidden corners of Venice that few visitors get to see in the company of our local expert. This is Venice at its authentic, spectacular best!
What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- Headsets (for groups of 6 or more)
- Skip-the-lines Access into St. Mark's Basilica and Doges Palace
- Expert, English-speaking private guide
- Transportation to and from the meeting and end point
- Food and beverages
- Gratuities (optional)
Meeting Location
Piazza San Marco
30124 Venezia VE, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- As this is a private tour for you and your group, the itinerary can be customised to suit you, including an additional private boat tour of Venice after the initial tour. Please contact the tour operator for more details.
- As this is a walking tour with some uneven pathways and stairs, comfortable walking shoes and a bottle of water are strongly recommended.
- Please advise if any travelers have mobility concerns so that we can best accommodate you.
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Essential Venice Private Tour: Highlights of the Floating City?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-31810P81
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
- All Fees and Taxes.
- Headsets (for groups of 6 or more).
- Skip-the-lines Access into St. Mark's Basilica and Doges Palace.
- Expert, English-speaking private guide.
- Transportation to and from the meeting and end point.
- Food and beverages.
- Gratuities (optional).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Essential Venice Private Tour: Highlights of the Floating City is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Essential Venice Private Tour: Highlights of the Floating City will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- Headsets (for groups of 6 or more)
- Skip-the-lines Access into St. Mark's Basilica and Doges Palace
- Expert, English-speaking private guide
- Transportation to and from the meeting and end point
- Food and beverages
- Gratuities (optional)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- As this is a private tour for you and your group, the itinerary can be customised to suit you, including an additional private boat tour of Venice after the initial tour. Please contact the tour operator for more details.
- As this is a walking tour with some uneven pathways and stairs, comfortable walking shoes and a bottle of water are strongly recommended.
- Please advise if any travelers have mobility concerns so that we can best accommodate you.
- 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
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