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The History of Venice: San Marco Highlights Private Tour

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Venice, Italy

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Overview

It’s the history that made the city today. During this private tour, it’s time to discover Venice through San Marco Highlights.
Embark on a storytelling journey that will keep you entertained while at the same time giving you insights you can’t find in a history book.

Delve deep into the subject with highlights and landmarks like Doge’s Palace, Basilica di San Marco and San Marco Square. Connect their relevance to this historical event and the effects it had from past to present in Venice. Thanks to your local guide, it will be as if you just took a trip back in time!

Withlocals History City Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local products and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.

What's Included

  • CO2 Neutral: all tours carbon emissions are offset
  • Private guide
  • Entrance tickets to landmarks are not included
  • Hotel pick-up & drop off
  • Gondola Ride - Guests must pay upfront to the host
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Piazza San Marco
30124 Venezia VE, Italy

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End point

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What To Expect

Doge's Palace

Palace built in Venetian Gothic style, and the residence of the Doge of Venice, the supreme authority of the former Republic.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Piazza San Marco

The lowest point of Venice and the city's main square where most famous buildings are located.
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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Basilica di San Marco

Blending the architectural styles of East and West, Venice's magnificent basilica was consecrated in 832 AD as an ecclesiastical building to house the remains of St. Mark.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Gondola Danieli (Pass By)

Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Private tour: only you & your local guide
  • CO2 Neutral: all tours carbon emissions are offset
  • 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

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Q: Will I get seasick on The History of Venice: San Marco Highlights Private Tour?

A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Average 4.84 out of 5 stars based on 25 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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  • Private guide
  • Entrance tickets to landmarks are not included
  • Hotel pick-up & drop off
  • Gondola Ride - Guests must pay upfront to the host

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Private tour: only you & your local guide
  • CO2 Neutral: all tours carbon emissions are offset
  • 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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Free Cancellation

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • 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).

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