Built for a first visit: timed guided entries to St Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace, a walk over the Rialto into calmer districts and a shared gondola ride, with free time for lunch at your own cost. A semi private tier exists; names must match photo ID at the basilica and shoulders and knees must be covered. 4.65 from 717 reviews at €98 per person.
This Venice tour is built for travelers who want the city’s major sights and quieter corners in one efficient day. Pre-reserved tickets help simplify entry for St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace, two of Venice’s most important landmarks, while your guide connects the city’s golden mosaics, maritime power, council halls, and old prisons into one clear story. Between the headline sites, you’ll follow narrow lanes and tucked-away courtyards toward the Rialto Bridge, seeing a side of Venice many visitors miss when they stay only in St. Mark’s Square.
The experience also includes a 30-minute shared gondola ride, so you see Venice from the canals as well as on foot. With timed-entry tickets, a guided walking route, and free time for lunch, this tour gives you a practical, well-paced way to cover Venice’s essential sights in a single day.
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #21 of 22 | €98 | 6h | 4.65 (717) | shared, max 12 |
| Gondola Ride with Private Walking Tour in Venice | €79 | 3h | 4.95 (325) | private |
| Venice: Commissario Brunetti Walking Tour for Donna Leon Fans | €83 | 2h | 4.93 (178) | shared |
| Tour of The Real Hidden Venice | €39 | 2h | 4.85 (2274) | private |
Ranked #21 of 22 in Walking Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €14 to €450, median €90; typical length 2h 30m. 9 of 22 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 22 Walking Tours
This tour runs every day except Sun, departing at 09:30. Scheduled through December 2027. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 22, 2026.
Please Arrive 15 Minutes Early. Your guide will meet you between the two big columns in St. Mark’s Square (columns of San Marco & San Teodoro) located on the south side of the square, near the canal. A representative will be there holding a sign with ''The Tour Guy'' on it.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| 1+ days | Full refund |
| 0-1 days | No refund |