Why choose this Venice tour ?
Discover the most important monuments, palaces, churches and world heritage sites in Venice’s Old Town with a Private Guide. Extended options: see the Rialto Bridge and visit the Church of San Zaccaria, Contarini del Bovolo Palace and the Doge’s Palace.
Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:
2-hour: Old Town Highlights
Choose this tour to see the most important highlights of Venice’s Old Town, such as St. Mark’s Square, St. Mark’s Basilica, Doge’s Palace (exterior), Teatro La Fenice, and more.
3-hour: Old Town Highlights & Rialto Bridge
Choose this tour to see more highlights of Venice’s Old Town, such as the Rialto Bridge, and visit the Church of San Zaccaria.
6-hour: Old Town, Rialto, Contarini Palace & Doge’s Palace
Choose this tour to see more highlights of Venice’s Old Town, such as the Rialto Bridge, and visit the Doge’s Palace, Contarini del Bovolo Palace and the Church of San Zaccaria.
Make the most of your Venice adventure
What makes Venice Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour a unique experience ?
Meet your guide in front of the entrance to Hotel Savoia & Jolanda, Riva degli Schiavoni, 4187, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.
Discover the best things to do in Venice, from famous bridges, to majestic palaces, to awe-inspiring churches. Explore the famous St. Mark’s Square (Piazza San Marco), the beating heart of San Marco.
Do you know how often the Basilica of St. Mark is flooded by the tide? Or who is the only person who escaped from the prison of the Doge’s Palace? Or how does the Astrological Clock of Torre dell’Orologio work? Don’t worry as your Passionate Guide will tell you all about it and also share other interesting facts about the Republic of Venice, the Venice Carnival, and more.
Admire the views of the Grand Canal and San Giorgio Maggiore from the square, then go deep into the maze of narrow streets and canals to discover locally-loved places such as Teatro La Fenice, Chiesa di Santa Maria del Giglio (outside only), and Campo Santo Stefano.
The final stop will be Ponte dell’Accademia, a popular spot for photographers and lovers.
Learn more about Venice. This extended tour includes a visit to San Zaccaria, a hidden gem of San Marco. It is one of the most decorated churches in town,with many beautiful Gothic and Renaissance sacred artworks.
Another highlight will be crossing the iconic Rialto Bridge, an ornate footbridge which offers picturesque views of the Grand Canal with its beautiful Venetian architecture and romantic gondolas. It is one of the busiest places in Venice, connecting San Marco to San Polo and the famous Rialto Market.
On the other side you will find Chiesa di San Giacomo di Rialto, the city’s oldest church.
Visit San Marco’s top attraction, Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo, with skip-the-line tickets that allow you to jump the queue. This 15th century palace is known as a film location for Orson Welles’ Othello, featuring an iconic spiral staircase. Climb up the stairs “of the snail” to an arcade to enjoy an impressive view of the city rooftops. It’s a great place to take in the handmade beauty and complexity of Venice’s unusual landscape.
Visit the Doge’s Palace, one of Italy’s most luxurious palaces! With skip-the-line tickets you can beat the crowds that flock to this popular attraction and go straight in. Explore the charming inner courtyard and discover the treasures of the Doge’s Apartments, where over 120 Doges of Venice lived over the centuries. The palace houses works by Titian, Veronese, Tintoretto, Vittoria and Tiepolo.
Another highlight will be crossing the Bridge of Sight from the palace to its prison, where the famous lover Casanova was imprisoned. With so many stories to tell, the Doge’s Palace is a must-see in Venice!
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
- Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option. Entries to San Zaccaria, Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo and Doge’s Palace are not included in the basic 2-hour option.
- Guided tours inside the churches during masses and scheduled events are limited. If entry is not possible, the guide will provide all information outside.
- It is advised to cover your shoulders and knees when visiting the churches in Venice.
- The Church of San Zaccaria is open for visitors every day from 10 AM to 12 PM, and then from 4PM to 6PM. Tickets to the chapels and crypts can be purchased for an additional fee of 1.5 EUR.
- Skip-the-line tickets to Doge’s Palace grant you immediate entry at your booked time, without waiting in line at the ticket office. There are mandatory security checks. Headphones/audio whisper systems will be provided for groups larger than 10.
- For the comfort of all guests, it is best to have 1 licensed guide per maximum of 25 guests. If there are 25-50 people in your group, we will provide the service of 2 licensed guides so that all guests can get the best experience, ask questions and hear the guide well.
- Pickup service is available for accommodations / hotels in Venice’s Old Town. Please provide your full address when booking. The itinerary will be adjusted accordingly.
- If you do not provide your address or your accommodation is more than 1,5 km away from the designated meeting point, the guide will meet you in front of the entrance to Hotel Savoia & Jolanda, Riva degli Schiavoni, 4187, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy.
- 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
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- 2-hour: Old Town Highlights
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Duration: 2 hours: Choose this tour to see the most important highlights of Venice’s Old Town, such as St. Mark’s Square, St. Mark’s Basilica,
,: Doge’s Palace (exterior), Teatro La Fenice, and more.
Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. ITVE011 - 6H:Old,Rialto,Contarini&Doge’s
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Duration: 6 hours: Choose this tour to see more highlights of Venice’s Old Town, such as the Rialto Bridge, and visit the Doge’s Palace
,: Contarini del Bovolo Palace and the Church of San Zaccaria.
Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. ITVE011 - 3H:OldTownHighlights&RialtoBri
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Duration: 3 hours: Choose this tour to see more highlights of Venice’s Old Town, such as the Rialto Bridge, and visit the Church of San Zaccaria
Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. ITVE011 - 4H:OldTown,Rialto&Contarinidel
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Duration: 3 hours: Choose this tour to see more highlights of Venice’s Old Town, such as the Rialto Bridge
,: and visit the Contarini del Bovolo Palace and the Church of San Zaccaria.
Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. ITVE011
Venice Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Doge’s Palace (6-hour option only)
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
- Pickup from accomodation in the Old Town
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Contarini del Bovolo Palace (4 and 6-hour options only)
- – Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo & Doge’s Palace(number of attractions depends on the selected option)
- Free entry to the Church of San Zaccaria and crossing the Rialto Bridge (3, 4 & 6-hour options only)
- Private Walking Tour of Venice’s Highlights such as as St. Mark’s Square, –
Not Included
- Tickets to the crypts and underground of the Church of San Zaccaria (Optional 10 euro)
- Free entry to the Church of San Zaccaria and crossing the Rialto Bridge (in 2-hour option)
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Contarini del Bovolo Palace (in 2 and 3-hour options)
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Doge’s Palace (in 2, 3 and 4-hour options)
- Pickup from accomodation outside the Old Town
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Rosotravel – Italy City Tour.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Rome.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
Know before You Go:
– Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
– Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option. Entries to San Zaccaria, Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo and Doge’s Palace are not included in the basic 2-hour option.
– Guided tours inside the churches during masses and scheduled events are limited. If entry is not possible, the guide will provide all information outside.
– It is advised to cover your shoulders and knees when visiting the churches in Venice.
– The Church of San Zaccaria is open for visitors every day from 10 AM to 12 PM, and then from 4PM to 6PM. Tickets to the chapels and crypts can be purchased for an additional fee of 1.5 EUR.
– Skip-the-line tickets to Doge’s Palace grant you immediate entry at your booked time, without waiting in line at the ticket office. There are mandatory security checks. Headphones/audio whisper systems will be provided for groups larger than 10..
– For the comfort of all guests, it is best to have 1 licensed guide per maximum of 25 guests. If there are 25-50 people in your group, we will provide the service of 2 licensed guides so that all guests can get the best experience, ask questions and hear the guide well.
– Pickup service is available for accommodations / hotels in Venice’s Old Town. Please provide your full address when booking. The itinerary will be adjusted accordingly.
– If you do not provide your address or your accommodation is more than 1,5 km away from the designated meeting point, the guide will meet you in front of the entrance to Hotel Savoia & Jolanda, Riva degli Schiavoni, 4187, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy.
