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Venice Discovery Private Tour
Stand on St. Mark's terrace, explore Rialto Bridge, and ride a private boat through the Grand Canal
Experience the grandeur of Venice with a personalized itinerary that highlights both iconic landmarks and quiet back canals. Step inside the magnificent St. Mark’s Basilica with pre-reserved tickets to see the Byzantine golden altar and stand on the exclusive upper terrace. Then explore the storied Rialto Bridge and neighborhood with a guide. End with a private boat ride through the the shimmering waterways of the city. This private tour offers unparalleled access and expert local storytelling.
What's included
Unique Venice views & perspectives
Expert English-speaking guide
Pre-reserved St. Mark's Basilica tickets & tour
St. Mark's Basilica rooftop terrace access
Guided walking tour of Rialto Bridge
Private Grand Canal boat cruise
Private group experience
Guide tips
Food and drink
Itinerary
Meet your guide at St. Mark's Square
Your tour begins between the two massive stone columns of San Marco and San Teodoro on the edge of the lagoon. Here, your guide introduces the history of the square, once the political and social heart of the Venetian Republic, while the salt air sets the scene for your adventure.
Step inside the Church of Gold
Next, use pre-reserved entry tickets to enter St. Mark’s Basilica, a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture filled with shimmering gilded mosaics. Learn how the city’s merchants brought back treasures from the East to decorate this 11th-century cathedral, creating a space of immense wealth and religious power.
See the Pala d’Oro and Bronze Horses
Once inside, follow your guide to the restricted upper levels to admire the ancient Bronze Horses, which are over 2,000 years old. You will also view the Pala d’Oro, a magnificent golden altar retable encrusted with thousands of precious gemstones and intricate enamel plaques.
Climb to the rooftop terrace
Then, you will ascend to the exterior balcony of the basilica for a panoramic view of the 118 islands that make up Venice. From this vantage point, you can photograph the clock tower and the intricate stone carvings of the Doge’s Palace from a unique, elevated perspective.
Cross the historic Rialto Bridge
Then walk through the narrow side streets toward the Rialto district, the oldest part of the city. As you cross the famous stone bridge, your guide will share stories of the merchants and markets that have operated here for seven centuries along the Grand Canal.
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Tue, 19 May 2026
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