About this tour
A 3.5-hour privately guided exploration of Venice's architectural masterpieces and lesser-known corners. You'll skip queues at the Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica with an expert guide who reveals the city's art, design heritage, and local stories. A gondola ride (paid separately) lets you experience the waterways as Venetians do. Optional detours to Murano glass studios showcase centuries-old craftsmanship still practised today.
Highlights
- Skip-the-line access to Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica
- Private gondola ride through Venice's canal network
- Expert guide shares Venice's art and architectural history
- Optional visit to working Murano glass factory
- Discover hidden corners beyond main tourist routes
- Suitable for all fitness levels and ages
What to expect
Your guide meets you at an agreed point and leads you through Venice's most significant sites, bypassing standard queues. Inside the Doge's Palace and Basilica, you'll hear the stories behind frescoes, mosaics, and structural innovations. Walking between landmarks, your guide points out architectural details and local anecdotes most visitors miss. The gondola ride offers a different vantage on the city's waterways and surrounding palaces. If you opt for the glassworks visit, you'll watch craftspeople shape molten glass using techniques unchanged for generations.
Good to know
Bring comfortable walking shoes; Venice's streets are uneven. The gondola ride costs extra. Murano glass visits require additional payment. Infants sit on an adult's lap on the gondola. Public transport is nearby if you need to reach the meeting point. Food and drinks aren't included.
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