Best of Venice in One Day Private Guided Tour

Visit iconic landmarks, hidden gems, and enjoy fascinating history with an expert local guide, all in one unforgettable experience

Tour Features

Local Guide

Certified Official Guide

Tour Languages

English, Italian, Spanish, French, German

Duration

6 hours

Tour Size Options

Private

Itinerary

You will meet a private guide at the Campo Sant'Aponal. Your day in Venice will start with a relaxing walk through the tiny back streets and bustling food markets of the city . Surrounded by the colours and flavours of the market stalls full of fresh products, you will see how locals do their shopping. You will learn many interesting facts and curiosities about Venetian people and traditions and find out more about local food culture.
Then, your guide will take you through the authentic Venetian neighbourhoods, across lovely bridges and ancient squares, where you will discover some prominent landmarks, including House of Marco Polo, Church of Miracles, Campo San Giovanni e Paolo, Arch of Paradise, Church of San Zulian and many others.
Your visit to Venice will not be complete without a gondola ride through the canals. You will experience the city in the most Venetian way, following a local gondolier who will take you for a 30-minute ride along the Grand Canal and into the quieter back canals of the city. You will pass by the gorgeous palaces, medieval Basilicas and iconic Venetian bridges while watching the world go by as you glide down the city’s canals.
Your walking tour will continue with a visit to the most emblematic Venetian highlights – St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace . Save your time with the skip-the-line tickets and get inside this beautiful basilica, a great Byzantine masterpiece. You will enjoy its interior richly decorated with the invaluable mosaics from 12-13th centuries and discover the church treasures , a huge collection of sacred objects and reliquaries made from gold, silver, glass and other precious materials.
At the end of the tour you will visit the Doge’s Palace, the former residence of the Doge, the elected ruler of the city. It houses an impressive collection of paintings, including the masterpieces by Tintoreno and Veronese as well as a precious collection of the ancient weapons. With your knowledgable guide, specialised in art history you will discover the beautiful public chambers, the Doge’s apartments and the New prisons , with its famous Bridge of Sights, where Venetian prisoners were interrogated.

Tour Details

Full Description

If you have limited time in Venice, this private 6-hour walking tour offers the perfect opportunity to explore the city's most iconic sights in just one day.

Enjoy skip-the-line access to the Doge’s Palace and St. Mark's Basilica, visit bustling neighborhoods and hidden corners of Venice, and take a gondola ride down the Grand Canal. Your professional local guide will ensure a personalized and intimate experience, and you can even customize the tour to suit your preferences.

OPTION 1: GONDOLA RIDE

Include a fascinating private traditional gondola ride through the canals of Venice in the experience!

What is Included

Included:

Included: Specialized licensed guide
Included: Trasfers from/to hotel (Optional)
Included: Fast-access Entrance Fees
Included: 30-minute Gondola ride

Meeting Point

The tour starts at Chiesa di Sant'Aponal C. dei Sbianchesini, 1135, 30125 Venezia VE. View on Google Maps

Reviews

Megan S. — United States March 15, 2025

I recently had the pleasure of experiencing a Best of Venice guided tour with Elisa, and I cannot recommend it highly enough. From start to finish, Elisa made the entire experience unforgettable. Her deep knowledge of Venice’s history, culture, and hidden gems truly set her apart from other guides we had during our Italian vacation.
Valerie K. — United States November 14, 2024

Amazing tour! My husband and I wanted to get the most out of our one day in Venice and this tour was perfect for it. Francesco was our guide, he was funny and entertaining. The gondola ride is definitely the highlight.