Venice in a Day Private Tour
Venice in a Day Private Tour
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.
Book This ExperienceA glimpse of the journey
Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Piazza San Marco
Your experience of Venice begins in the iconic St Mark's square where you will also meet your guide.
15 minutesBasilica di San Marco
Next, skip the long lines and enter this beautiful and ornate basilica as your guide provides you with anecdotes of its history.
1 hour 30 minutesDoge's Palace
The rest of the day will be spent on foot exploring the narrow winding streets to unexpected squares and bridges. Visit the Rialto bridge and see Marco Polo's house before stopping in Campo Santa Maria Formosa for your private gondola ride.
2 hours 45 minutesCampo Santa Maria Formosa
Your guide will escort you to your very own private gondola ride - the best way to complete a day in Venice! They will ensure you will have everything you need before embarking on a relaxing journey through the canals on your gondola.
30 minutesIncluded
- private expert local guide
- skip the line tickets to St Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace
- private gondola ride
- Entry/Admission - Basilica di San Marco
- Entry/Admission - Campo Santa Maria Formosa
- Entry/Admission - Doge's Palace
Not Included
- food and drinks
- gratuities (optional)
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Please adhere to the up-to-date COVID-19 protocols. LivTours is not responsible for anyone unable to adhere to these regulations, and will result in the loss of tour without a refund.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.