Venice in a Day: Private Tour inc. St. Mark's & Doge's Palace
Overview
This tour is all about making sure you experience the best of Venice in a single day –nearly an impossible task!
You will see the world-famous St Mark’s Square— probably one of Italy’s most iconic locations and Venice’s largest urban open space. This square is enclosed by the astonishing St Mark’s Basilica and the magnificent Doge’s Palace. Not only will you visit St Mark’s Basilica but also explore the Doge’s Palace, which rises majestically above the waters of the Grand Canal on St Mark’s Square. It remains one of the best examples of Venetian gothic architecture.
Your guide will be sure to show you the highlights, including the Rialto Bridge, famed as the oldest bridge to cross the Grand Canal. You will also visit the breathtaking building of the Frari Church, and the Accademia bridge, and expertly navigate the charming alleyways of the neighbourhoods of San Polo, Dorsoduro, San Marco and Castello.
What's Included
- Basilica of Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari Entrance Tickets
- Doge's Palace Entrance Tickets
- St. Mark's Basilica Entrance Tickets
- A friendly, professional English Speaking tour guide for your own private group
- Hotel pickup/drop-off, we recommend a meeting point
- Price of lunch is not included
- Transportation throughout tour
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
Fondamenta Vin Castello
30125 Venezia VE, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Campiello Santa Maria Formosa
30122 Venezia VE, Italy
Finish point will be at Campo Santa Maria Formosa, and your guide will assist with advising you on your journey.
What To Expect
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Venice
4 hours Admission Ticket Free
Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
St. Mark's Square
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Saint Mark's Basilica
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Doge's Palace
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- 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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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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- Basilica of Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari Entrance Tickets.
- Doge's Palace Entrance Tickets.
- St. Mark's Basilica Entrance Tickets.
- A friendly, professional English Speaking tour guide for your own private group.
- Hotel pickup/drop-off, we recommend a meeting point.
- Price of lunch is not included.
- Transportation throughout tour.
- Gratuities.
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. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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 in a Day: Private Tour inc. St. Mark's & Doge's Palace is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Venice in a Day: Private Tour inc. St. Mark’s & Doge’s Palace 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
- Basilica of Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari Entrance Tickets
- Doge's Palace Entrance Tickets
- St. Mark's Basilica Entrance Tickets
- A friendly, professional English Speaking tour guide for your own private group
- Hotel pickup/drop-off, we recommend a meeting point
- Price of lunch is not included
- Transportation throughout tour
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- 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
