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Semi Private Venice in a Day Tour with Gondola Ride
See the Rialto Bridge, Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s in an intimate group with pre-reserved tickets
6 h
Max 12 Guests
Experience the grandeur of Venice in a semi private group that offers a more tailored pace and a closer connection to your local guide. This tour showcases the gold-leaf domes of St. Mark’s Basilica and the gothic splendor of the Doge’s Palace, plus includes a stroll past the Rialto Bridge and a shared gondola ride on the canals. The small group size ensures you get the most out of your pre-reserved entry and provides a superior, personalized perspective of the world’s most famous water city.
What's included
Venice’s back streets & top sites in one day
Expert English-speaking guide
Timed-entry ticket for St. Mark’s Basilica
Timed-entry ticket for the Doge’s Palace
Guided tour of St. Mark’s Basilica & Doge’s Palace
Venice walking tour with Rialto Bridge
30-minute shared gondola ride
Semi private experience
Guide tips
Lunch
Itinerary
Meet your guide at St. Mark's Square
Your tour begins between the two stone columns on the lagoon side of St. Mark’s Square. Listen as your guide explains how this island city became a global trade power as you prepare for a day of exploring the most famous landmarks in the floating city.
Enter St. Mark’s Basilica
Next, use your timed tickets to enter St. Mark’s Basilica, the 11th-century cathedral known for its golden interior. Spend time admiring the intricate mosaics and domes while your guide explains the religious significance and the legends behind the relics housed within these historic walls.
Walk Venice’s backstreets and see the Rialto Bridge
Then, follow your guide and semi private group through narrow alleys and over small stone bridges used mostly by locals. Learn about the daily Venetian lifestyle before arriving at the Rialto Bridge, the oldest of the four bridges spanning the Grand Canal, for a perfect photo opportunity.
Sightsee on a 30-minute shared gondola ride
Next, in groups of 5, board a traditional wooden gondola to experience Venice from its famous canals. Drift past ancient palazzos and under low bridges as you move from quiet residential waterways into the bustling activity of the Grand Canal for classic Venetian views.
Take free time for lunch
After the gondola ride, take time to enjoy a meal at your own pace. Your guide can provide recommendations for authentic spots where you can find traditional snacks or a full sit-down lunch. This break allows you to recharge before the afternoon palace visit.
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Thu, 28 May 2026
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