--- title: Private Venice Day Tour with Basilica, Doge's Palace & Gondola lang: en type: tour city: Venice country: Italy price: 580 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.98 reviews: 42 duration_minutes: 360 languages: [en] rank_in_category: 8 of 26 (Doge's Palace & St Mark's Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-25 data_updated: 2026-09-25 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/tours/private-venice-day-tour-with-basilica-doge-s-palace-gondola/ --- # Private Venice Day Tour with Basilica, Doge's Palace & Gondola **Guidekin's take:** A private full day with your own guide: the Rialto market, a private Grand Canal gondola, skip the line entry to St Mark's Basilica and a reserved Doge's Palace ticket in one itinerary. Lunch, pickup and tips are extra, names must match a photo ID, and a gondola lost to high tide is swapped, not refunded. 4.98 from 42 reviews for 6h. ## Overview Experience Venice on a private full-day tour that combines the city’s top highlights with the personal attention of a dedicated guide. Begin by crossing the iconic Rialto Bridge and exploring the lively market where Venetians have traded for centuries. Glide along the Grand Canal on a private gondola, and then enjoy skip-the-line access to St. Mark’s Basilica. Finally, step inside the Doge’s Palace to walk through grand halls once ruled by Venice’s powerful dukes. With flexible pacing and expert insights into the city’s history and art, this private experience captures the very best of Venice in just one day. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 5 start times: between 08:30 and 11:00 - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Non-refundable: no free cancellation ## Key facts - Price: from €580 per person - Duration: 6h - Rating: 4.98/5 from 42 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Recommended by 100% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Walks - Italy & Spain - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price ## What's included - Gondola Ride - Local English-speaking guide - Arch of Paradise - House of Marco Polo (from outside) - Pre-reserved ticket to the Doge's Palace (25€) - New Prisons - Rialto Bridge - Campo Santa Maria Formosa - Fondaco dei Tedeschi (from outside) - Rialto Fish Market (closed on Mondays) ## Not included - Gratuities - Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off - Lunch ## Itinerary 1. **Ponte di Rialto** (1h 30m) - Begin your private Venice adventure with a guided stroll through the city’s storied heart, including crossing the famous Rialto Bridge. 2. **Pause to explore the bustling Rialto Market, where locals have gathered for c...** (pass by, no stop) - Pause to explore the bustling Rialto Market, where locals have gathered for centuries to trade seafood and produce. 3. **Casa di Marco Polo** (pass by, no stop) - Hear tales of famous Venetians like Marco Polo who made Venice a maritime powerhouse. 4. **Your guide will reveal the traditions that shaped Venetian daily life and sho...** (pass by, no stop) - Your guide will reveal the traditions that shaped Venetian daily life and show you corners of the city you might miss on your own. 5. **Canal Grande** (30m; admission included) - With just your group and a gondolier, enjoy the city from its most enchanting perspective past centuries-old palaces, bridges, and hidden courtyards. 6. **Venice** (1h) - Pause for a break on your own. While it's not included in the tour, your guide will share plenty of great recommendations on where to grab a coffee and a snack. 7. **Basilica di San Marco** (1h; admission included) - Bypass the long lines with your private guide and marvel at its golden mosaics. Your guide will share insight into the craftsmanship and artwork behind this Byzantine masterpiece. 8. **Palazzo Ducale** (2h; admission included) - Skip-the-line entry grants you immediate access to its lavish salons. Explore grand council rooms as your guide reveals the dramatic history of the Venetian Republic. ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat - Departures: 08:30, 08:45, 09:30, 10:00, 11:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-25 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations. ## Meeting point Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a green Walks sign. This tour meets outside the entrance of the Church of San Giacometto at Campo San Giacomo di Rialto 255, 30125 Venezia VE, Italy. ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers. - If access is restricted due to private events inside St. Mark's Basilica and/or Doge's Palace, we cannot be held responsible. This is a situation beyond our control. No refund will be issued. - In case of unforeseen circumstances such as bad weather (heavy rain, strong wind, high tide) conditions that prevent the gondola ride from taking place or any operational or safety reasons beyond our control it may be substituted for another experience, but no refund will be provided. - All guests must supply their full name that matches a valid ID at the time of the booking. Should you fail to provide these, your reservation will be canceled. Name changes are not permitted. - Please note that a photo ID is required to visit the St. Marks Basilica. Failure to bring an ID can result in the security staff refusing your entrance to the monument. - Please be aware that this tour involves extended periods of standing, which may not be suitable for travelers with certain health conditions or mobility limitations. - St. Mark’s Basilica can be subject to closures due to particular liturgical celebrations, especially during major religious holidays such as Easter or Christmas. In the event that the Basilica is closed, explanations will be provided from the outside. ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €1160 | €580 | | 4 | €1416 | €354 | | 6 | €1674 | €279 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Doge's Palace & St Mark's Tours start at €12 per person. ## Compared with other Doge's Palace & St Mark's Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #8 of 26** | €580 | 6h | 4.98 (42) | private | | [Venice Deluxe Tour](/italy/venice/tours/venice-deluxe-tour/?format=md) | €220 | 3h | 4.98 (825) | shared | | [Private or Semi Doge's Palace & Saint Mark's Basilica Guided Tour](/italy/venice/tours/private-or-semi-doge-s-palace-saint-mark-s-basilica-guided-tour/?format=md) | €199 | 2h 30m | 4.97 (421) | private | | [Venice Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Semi-Private Tour, Max 6 People](/italy/venice/tours/venice-doge-s-palace-st-mark-s-semi-private-tour-max-6-people/?format=md) | €189 | 2h 30m | 4.96 (237) | shared | Ranked #8 of 26 in Doge's Palace & St Mark's Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €12 to €580, median €105; typical length 3h. 3 of 26 are private. 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