Venice Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour
Discover the most important monuments, palaces, churches and world heritage sites in Venice's Old Town with a Private Guide. Extended options: see the Rialto Bridge and visit the Church of San Zaccaria, Contarini del Bovolo Palace and the Doge's Palace.
Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:
2-hour: Old Town Highlights Choose this tour to see the most important highlights of Venice's Old Town, such as St. Mark's Square, St. Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace (exterior), Teatro La Fenice, and more.
3-hour: Old Town Highlights & Rialto Bridge Choose this tour to see more highlights of Venice's Old Town, such as the Rialto Bridge, and visit the Church of San Zaccaria.
6-hour: Old Town, Rialto, Contarini Palace & Doge's Palace Choose this tour to see more highlights of Venice's Old Town, such as the Rialto Bridge, and visit the Doge's Palace, Contarini del Bovolo Palace and the Church of San Zaccaria.
Options
2-hour: Old Town Highlights
Duration: 2 hours: Choose this tour to see the most important highlights of Venice's Old Town, such as St. Mark's Square, St. Mark's Basilica,
,: Doge's Palace (exterior), Teatro La Fenice, and more.
Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. ITVE011
What's included in Venice Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Meet your guide in front of the entrance to Hotel Savoia & Jolanda, Riva degli Schiavoni, 4187, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.
Discover the best things to do in Venice, from famous bridges, to majestic palaces, to awe-inspiring churches. Explore the famous St. Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco), the beating heart of San Marco.
Do you know how often the Basilica of St. Mark is flooded by the tide? Or who is the only person who escaped from the prison of the Doge's Palace? Or how does the Astrological Clock of Torre dell'Orologio work? Don't worry as your Passionate Guide will tell you all about it and also share other interesting facts about the Republic of Venice, the Venice Carnival, and more.
Inclusions
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Doge's Palace (6-hour option only)
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
- Pickup from accomodation in the Old Town
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Contarini del Bovolo Palace (4 and 6-hour options only)
- - Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo & Doge's Palace(number of attractions depends on the selected option)
- Free entry to the Church of San Zaccaria and crossing the Rialto Bridge (3, 4 & 6-hour options only)
- Private Walking Tour of Venice's Highlights such as as St. Mark's Square, -
- Tickets to the crypts and underground of the Church of San Zaccaria (Optional 10 euro)
- Free entry to the Church of San Zaccaria and crossing the Rialto Bridge (in 2-hour option)
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Contarini del Bovolo Palace (in 2 and 3-hour options)
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Doge's Palace (in 2, 3 and 4-hour options)
- Pickup from accomodation outside the Old Town
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
- Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option. Entries to San Zaccaria, Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo and Doge's Palace are not included in the basic 2-hour option.
- Guided tours inside the churches during masses and scheduled events are limited. If entry is not possible, the guide will provide all information outside.
- It is advised to cover your shoulders and knees when visiting the churches in Venice.
- The Church of San Zaccaria is open for visitors every day from 10 AM to 12 PM, and then from 4PM to 6PM. Tickets to the chapels and crypts can be purchased for an additional fee of 1.5 EUR.
- Skip-the-line tickets to Doge’s Palace grant you immediate entry at your booked time, without waiting in line at the ticket office. There are mandatory security checks. Headphones/audio whisper systems will be provided for groups larger than 10.
- For the comfort of all guests, it is best to have 1 licensed guide per maximum of 25 guests. If there are 25-50 people in your group, we will provide the service of 2 licensed guides so that all guests can get the best experience, ask questions and hear the guide well.
- Pickup service is available for accommodations / hotels in Venice’s Old Town. Please provide your full address when booking. The itinerary will be adjusted accordingly.
- If you do not provide your address or your accommodation is more than 1,5 km away from the designated meeting point, the guide will meet you in front of the entrance to Hotel Savoia & Jolanda, Riva degli Schiavoni, 4187, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy.
- 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
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Meet your guide in front of the entrance to Hotel Savoia & Jolanda, Riva degli Schiavoni, 4187, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Know before You Go: - Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information. - Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option. Entries to San Zaccaria, Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo and Doge's Palace are not included in the basic 2-hour option. - Guided tours inside the churches during masses and scheduled events are limited. If entry is not possible, the guide will provide all information outside. - It is advised to cover your shoulders and knees when visiting the churches in Venice. - The Church of San Zaccaria is open for visitors every day from 10 AM to 12 PM, and then from 4PM to 6PM. Tickets to the chapels and crypts can be purchased for an additional fee of 1.5 EUR. - Skip-the-line tickets to Doge’s Palace grant you immediate entry at your booked time, without waiting in line at the ticket office. There are mandatory security checks. Headphones/audio whisper systems will be provided for groups larger than 10.. - For the comfort of all guests, it is best to have 1 licensed guide per maximum of 25 guests. If there are 25-50 people in your group, we will provide the service of 2 licensed guides so that all guests can get the best experience, ask questions and hear the guide well. - Pickup service is available for accommodations / hotels in Venice’s Old Town. Please provide your full address when booking. The itinerary will be adjusted accordingly. - If you do not provide your address or your accommodation is more than 1,5 km away from the designated meeting point, the guide will meet you in front of the entrance to Hotel Savoia & Jolanda, Riva degli Schiavoni, 4187, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy.
