Want to see Venice’s icons and find its quiet corners? This 6-hour tour strikes the perfect balance. You’ll explore St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace with skip-the-line entry, then cross the Rialto Bridge and browse the bustling market. Afterward, stroll through hidden backstreets and unwind on a gondola gliding along the Grand Canal. With a passionate local guide and a relaxed pace, you’ll leave feeling like you truly uncovered Venice in a single day.
Expert, English-speaking guide
Skip-the-line tickets for St. Mark’s Basilica
Skip-the-line tickets for Doge’s Palace
Walking tour
30-minute gondola ride
Guide tips
Lunch
Meet your guide at St. Mark's Square
Your day begins between the two columns on the lagoon side of St. Mark’s Square. As your guide sets the scene, you’ll learn how this city rose from muddy islands into a maritime empire, and what lies ahead for your full Venetian experience.
St. Mark's Basilica
With skip-the-line access, step straight into Venice’s most iconic church. Admire the gold mosaics and grand domes, and tune in as your guide shares tales of relics, crusades, and ambition. It’s a brilliant glimpse into the wealth of old Venice.
Walking Tour of Venice
Leaving the crowds behind, you’ll follow your guide through narrow lanes and quiet canals that most visitors never see. Along the way, catch glimpses of hidden courtyards, artisan shops, and locals going about their day.
Rialto Bridge & Rialto Market
Soon, you’ll reach the heart of old Venice. From the Rialto Bridge, see famous views of the Grand Canal, then wander through the market that has thrived here for centuries. Learn how traders once filled these stalls with goods from across the world.
30-Minute Gondola Ride
It’s time to swap land for water! Step into a classic gondola with just a few others from your group and enjoy a peaceful 30-minute ride. You’ll drift through narrow side canals before entering the Grand Canal to capture those unforgettable shots.
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Good tour, nice walk of the area
Jerry B.
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January 07, 2026
Silvia was our guide, she was very informative and keep us moving to so we had time to see all she had planned.
She first took us to the Cathedral, where she gave us a great tour of it with plenty of history.
After that we went walking towards the Realto Bridge and along the way telling us about the area.
We then went for the Gondola ride, 5 people per gondola so it will not be private. It was good, taking on to the main canal and back.
The we had a time for quick lunch on our own.
And after lunch a tour of the Doge Palace
Overall a really good tour and time
Daniel S.
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December 18, 2025
Perfect day in Venice
Erin W.
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November 24, 2025
We booked this tour last minute, and I'm so glad we did as we learned so much about Venice than we would have just roaming around. Marco was very funny and informative- he managed to keep our two teenagers engaged the whole time.
Douglas P.
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November 17, 2025
Excellent Tour
Joseph P.
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November 14, 2025
Martina was our tour guide and provided a comprehensive history of Venice and took us to see all the main tourist sites and beauty of Venice. It was nice to also get a gondola ride included. Recomend this tour.
David D.
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November 07, 2025
James C.
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November 07, 2025
Great tour!
William C.
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October 28, 2025
This was a great way to spend our day in Venice. Our tour guide, Giuliano was funny and knowledgeable. The gondola ride was lots of fun and the museum & cathedral were amazing. We had a great time!
Great
Isuri V.
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October 26, 2025
Great and informative. The Tour Guide was a bit hard to find, and the entire tour got a bit tiring, but we still saw a lot of incredible architecture and churches. The best part is the Gondola ride.
Kathy M.
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October 23, 2025
Marco with The Tour Guy is Awesome!
William H.
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October 23, 2025
We have now used The Tour Guy several times on our trip and absolutely love the way their folks do a great job explaining the little details of these beautiful sites. Marco was tremendous and his dry humor was hilarious! Thanks so much for a wonderful tour ♥️
John C.
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October 18, 2025
Nicole S.
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October 16, 2025
Annita C.
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October 16, 2025
beverly N.
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October 16, 2025
Nancy M.
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October 15, 2025
Murray S.
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October 12, 2025
Lovely Day with Key Sites
Eileen W.
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October 11, 2025
Saw the amazing basilica, had gondola ride, and toured inside the Doge palace. Well organized and good guide. Would recommend.
Peter M.
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October 08, 2025
Very informative and interesting tour!
Angela H.
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October 08, 2025
We really enjoyed Marco! He was funny and a very knowledgeable and seasoned guide. We learned information that we would have never picked up on our own. The gondola ride was lovely, peaceful and delightful. Would highly recommend this tour.
Wonderful Experience.
Michael P.
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October 07, 2025
Our tour with Giovanna was great. From our introduction throughout the day, we had a great time, our questions were answered passionately and we had so many surprise facts from someone who had so much personal history with Venice. The tour was very personal and we even saw her at the train station as we were departing the next day, she ran up to us to wish us safe travels!
Marco was an excellent tour guide
John F.
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October 02, 2025
Marco was our tour guide around Venice and he was our favorite tour guide ever! So knowledgeable and funny. Learned a ton.
Such history…
Karen B.
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October 01, 2025
Thoroughly enjoyed this tour. Our guide Paola was very knowledgeable about Venice’s history and had answers for all the questions asked. The gondola ride was fun. Enjoyed seeing Venice from a different perspective.
Great tour
Gary L.
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September 28, 2025
Great guide. This tour highlights the must see items in Venice and the gondola ride was fun.
Amazing Experience
Jessie B.
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September 27, 2025
Cannot recommend Roberta more as a tour guide! She was wonderful, extremely insightful and a pleasure to send the day with learning about her native city. Would absolutely come back just to take another tour with her.
