Venice & Skip-the-line St. Mark's Bell Tower Private Guided Tour
Overview
Venice’s 1,500 years of history and 117 islands make it one of the world’s most famous cities. On this tour, you’ll stroll through the most legend-laden parts of the city like St. Marks Square, Doge’s Palace and the Bridge of Sighs. And with a customizable itinerary, you decide if there’s anywhere else you’d like to see.
Kick off your adventure with views from the city’s tallest spot, the Bell Tower. It’s a prime spot for snagging pics of Venice and the lagoon. Prepare to be dazzled by St. Mark’s Basilica, with its soaring domes and golden mosaics, before discovering hidden gems like the 500-year-old Clock Tower, adorned with iconic symbols of Venetian heritage.
Up next, you’ll delve deeper into Venice’s history gazing up at Doge's Palace, the ancient seat of Venetian power. Your local expert will spill the beans on daring prison escapes and hidden mysteries before making your way to the Bridge of Sighs. Listen out for the sighs that haunt the bridge today and snap up pics.
What's Included
- Friendly local guide
- Tickets and guided visit of St. Mark's Bell Tower
- Gratuities
- Entrance to the Doge's Palace
- Entrance to St. Mark's Basilica
- Transportation to the meeting point
Meeting Location
Piazzetta San Marco
90, 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
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Piazza San Marco
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Campanile di San Marco
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Ponte dei Sospiri
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
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
- This private tour can be customised to include anywhere you'd like to visit or see. On the day, talk with your guide about any landmarks or beauty spots that stand out, and they'll try their best to accommodate
- Please note that this tour takes place mainly outside (only external comments of the various sites will be provided), except for the access to St. Mark's Bell Tower
- The tour will take place even when it's raining. In the event of an exceptionally high tide in Venice or heavy rain, the tour may be cancelled and you will be given a full refund
- We recommend you wear comfortable shoes and take some water with you, especially on very hot days
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions 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 (CET).
- Friendly local guide.
- Tickets and guided visit of St. Mark's Bell Tower.
- Gratuities.
- Entrance to the Doge's Palace.
- Entrance to St. Mark's Basilica.
- Transportation to the meeting point.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
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.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Venice & Skip-the-line St. Mark's Bell Tower Private Guided Tour is as follows:
- 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 Venice & Skip-the-line St. Mark’s Bell Tower Private Guided Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. 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 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Friendly local guide
- Tickets and guided visit of St. Mark's Bell Tower
- Gratuities
- Entrance to the Doge's Palace
- Entrance to St. Mark's Basilica
- Transportation to the meeting point
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
- This private tour can be customised to include anywhere you'd like to visit or see. On the day, talk with your guide about any landmarks or beauty spots that stand out, and they'll try their best to accommodate
- Please note that this tour takes place mainly outside (only external comments of the various sites will be provided), except for the access to St. Mark's Bell Tower
- The tour will take place even when it's raining. In the event of an exceptionally high tide in Venice or heavy rain, the tour may be cancelled and you will be given a full refund
- We recommend you wear comfortable shoes and take some water with you, especially on very hot days
