Private Venice Tour: St. Mark’s Basilica, Doge’s Palace, and Gondola Ride

Private TourGuided Tour

Skip the lines and explore Venice’s top landmarks with a private guide before gliding through canals

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A group of tourists on a gondola ride while taking a tour with The Tour Guy
A group of tourists inside St. Mark's Basilica in Venice while on tour with The Tour Guy.
An image of the golden frescoes inside St. Mark's Basilica in Venice.
A group of tourists walking around the streets of Venice while on tour with The Tour Guy.

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Venice is a maze, but your personal guide makes hitting the top sights effortless. Skip the lines at St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace, explore hidden corners of the city at your own pace, and glide through the canals on a private gondola ride. With a tailored itinerary and expert storytelling, this tour turns a complicated city into a seamless, unforgettable experience. No stress, no crowds—just you, Venice, and the beauty of its most iconic landmarks.

Meet your private guide in St. Mark’s Square and bypass the lines to step inside St. Mark’s Basilica, where golden mosaics shimmer under soaring domes. Continue to the Doge’s Palace, the former seat of Venetian power, to explore grand chambers, the Bridge of Sighs, and the eerie prison cells. Then, experience Venice as it was meant to be seen—on a private gondola ride, gliding through quiet canals at your own pace, taking in the city’s beauty from the water. ...

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Free cancellation up to 7 days in advance!

Private English-speaking guide

Skip the line tickets

St. Mark's Basilica

Doge's Palace

Gondola ride

Private tour

Guide gratuity

Hotel pick up

Meals

Meet your guide at St. Mark's Square

Start your journey in Venice’s most iconic square, where your private guide introduces you to the city’s fascinating history before leading you to your first stop.

St. Mark’s Basilica

Skip the lines and enter this awe-inspiring cathedral, where golden mosaics illuminate intricate domes and centuries of Venetian faith and power unfold before you.

Doge’s Palace

With fast-track access, step inside this ornate Gothic palace, once the residence of Venice’s rulers, where grand halls and secret chambers reveal the city’s powerful past.

Grand Ballroom

Stand beneath the opulent ceilings of this vast ceremonial hall, where Venice’s elite once gathered, surrounded by masterpieces by Veronese and Tintoretto.

Golden Staircase

Follow the elegant curve of this gilded masterpiece, an architectural symbol of the Doge’s grandeur, leading to the chambers where Venice’s fate was once decided.

For Reference Only. Itineraries are subject to change

Your guide will meet you in St. Mark’s Square. Exact details will be provided after booking. Your tour will end near St. Mark's Square.

Comfortable walking shoes, and for St. Mark’s Basilica, please ensure shoulders and knees are covered. A light scarf or shawl is recommended.

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Venice at Its Best

Tamara Winmill

Verified Review

February 27, 2025

Seeing St. Mark’s and skipping the crowds was a dream. Our guide led us through the Doge’s Palace and a gondola ride, which felt like pure Venice magic. A truly special experience!

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