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Venice: Private Half Day Guided Tour and Gondola Experience

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On average, this is booked 14 (0) days in advance.
120 to 150 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

Enjoy a fantastic tour of Venice!

Let yourself be transported into the magical world of the most romantic lagoon in the world, through history, architecture and legends and, if you're lucky, admiration of the carnival's stroll through the city.

You'll enjoy th most iconic places of Venice:

Piazza San Marco, Palazzo Ducale, Ponte Dei Sospiri and the front of the Basilica di S. Marco.
Also you'll cross all the square to have a complete visual of it and then you'll enjoy an amazing view of Canal Grande with Ponte di Rialto.

What's Included

  • 30 minutes Gondola Experience (if option selected)
  • 2 hours guided tour with Licensed Tour Guide
  • Entrance fees (museum, galleries, etc)
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Meeting Location

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Piazza San Marco
3, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy

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Piazza San Marco

Heart of the Venetian state, the square has always followed the life and customs of the city. The Doge's Palace was the seat of the government and the supreme magistrates of the republic, as well as a prison. Capital executions took place between the two columns of Marco and Teodoro, while the laws and decrees were announced from the Pietra del Bando, then posted on the Porta della Carta. The Basilica was instead the center of state religious ceremonies thanks to the presence of precious relics and its function as a ducal chapel, in a system in which the Doge was head of the Venetian church and reserved the right to appoint bishops. The power and wealth of the church of San Marco were such that it had its own bishop, distinct from that of the city and from the patriarch, the Primicerio, and that special magistrates the Procurators of San Marco administered its patrimony with life, residing in the Procuratie .
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Basilica di San Marco (pass by)

The Cathedral that towers over St. Mark's Square is one of the most admired symbols of Italy's artistic and architectural beauty. It summarizes in itself, with opulent elegance, different styles embellished and harmonized by sumptuous decorations of mosaics, marbles, columns and sculptures.
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Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Venezia (pass by)

The National Archaeological Museum of Venice is located on the wing of the Correr Museum and the Marciana Library. Located in Piazza S. Marco, it houses an important collection of ancient sculptures, including some notable Greek originals; there are also ceramics, bronzes, gems and coins, as well as the archaeological collection left in deposit by the Correr Civic Museum, which also includes some Egyptian and Assyrian-Babylonian antiquities. Due to its own formation, it has a strong collecting character, made up as it is by the works collected since the 16th century, by important Venetian families.
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Procuratie nuove - ex Palazzo reale (pass by)

Piazza San Marco is surrounded by sumptuous buildings that were the homes of the Procurators of San Marco. With your back to the Basilica of San Marco on the right are the Procuratie Vecchie on the left the Procuratie Nuove.
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Ponte di Rialto

The Rialto bridge is one of the four bridges, together with the Accademia bridge, the Scalzi bridge and the Constitution bridge, that cross the Grand Canal, in the city of Venice. Of the four, the Rialto bridge is the oldest.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Canal Grande

The Grand Canal (in Venetian Canal Grando; familiarly known in Venetian dialect Canałasso, Canalazzo) is the main canal that crosses the historic center of Venice. About 3800 meters long (width from 30 to 70 m, average depth 5 m [no source]), it divides the historic center into two parts, tracing an inverted "S", which goes from the junction of the Liberty Bridge to the San Basin. Marco.Flanked for its entire length by magnificent buildings, most of the centuries between the twelfth and eighteenth, which manifest the well-being and art created by the Republic of Venice, making it one of the symbols of the city, every year the Venetians relive centuries-old traditions. of the Serenissima, such as the Historical Regatta.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • 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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Q: Will I get seasick on Venice: Private Half Day Guided Tour and Gondola Experience?

A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Frequently Asked Questions (8)

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Q: Will I get seasick on Venice: Private Half Day Guided Tour and Gondola Experience?
A:

If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.

Feb 2023
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Venice: Private Half Day Guided Tour and Gondola Experience?
A:
This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • 30 minutes Gondola Experience (if option selected).
  • 2 hours guided tour with Licensed Tour Guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Entrance fees (museum, galleries, etc).
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 9. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If 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 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Venice: Private Half Day Guided Tour and Gondola Experience is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Venice: Private Half Day Guided Tour and Gondola Experience 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 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
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Once 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.

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  • 30 minutes Gondola Experience (if option selected)
  • 2 hours guided tour with Licensed Tour Guide
  • Entrance fees (museum, galleries, etc)

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • 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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