Venice Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour
Description
Discover the most important monuments, palaces, churches and world heritage sites in Venice's Old Town with a Private Guide. Extended options: see the Rialto Bridge and visit the Church of San Zaccaria, Contarini del Bovolo Palace and the Doge's Palace. Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests: 2-hour: Old Town Highlights Choose this tour to see the most important highlights of Venice's Old Town, such as St. Mark's Square, St. Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace (exterior), Teatro La Fenice, and more. 3-hour: Old Town Highlights & Rialto Bridge Choose this tour to see more highlights of Venice's Old Town, such as the Rialto Bridge, and visit the Church of San Zaccaria. 6-hour: Old Town, Rialto, Contarini Palace & Doge's Palace Choose this tour to see more highlights of Venice's Old Town, such as the Rialto Bridge, and visit the Doge's Palace, Contarini del Bovolo Palace and the Church of San Zaccaria.
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Meet your guide in front of Hotel Londra Palace (opposite Monument to Victor Emmanuel II), Riva degli Schiavoni, 30100 Venezia VE, Italy. Please do not enter the building, as the staff are not informed about the tour.
Discover the best things to do in Venice, from famous bridges, to majestic palaces, to awe-inspiring churches. Explore the famous St. Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco), the beating heart of San Marco.
Do you know how often the Basilica of St. Mark is flooded by the tide? Or who is the only person who escaped from the prison of the Doge's Palace? Or how does the Astrological Clock of Torre dell'Orologio work? Don't worry as your Passionate Guide will tell you all about it and also share other interesting facts about the Republic of Venice, the Venice Carnival, and more.
Admire the views of the Grand Canal and San Giorgio Maggiore from the square, then go deep into the maze of narrow streets and canals to discover locally-loved places such as Teatro La Fenice, Chiesa di Santa Maria del Giglio (outside only), and Campo Santo Stefano.
The final stop will be Ponte dell'Accademia, a popular spot for photographers and lovers.
Learn more about Venice. This extended tour includes a visit to San Zaccaria, a hidden gem of San Marco. It is one of the most decorated churches in town,with many beautiful Gothic and Renaissance sacred artworks.
Another highlight will be crossing the iconic Rialto Bridge, an ornate footbridge which offers picturesque views of the Grand Canal with its beautiful Venetian architecture and romantic gondolas. It is one of the busiest places in Venice, connecting San Marco to San Polo and the famous Rialto Market.
On the other side you will find Chiesa di San Giacomo di Rialto, the city’s oldest church.
Visit San Marco’s top attraction, Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo, with skip-the-line tickets that allow you to jump the queue. This 15th century palace is known as a film location for Orson Welles' Othello, featuring an iconic spiral staircase. Climb up the stairs "of the snail" to an arcade to enjoy an impressive view of the city rooftops. It’s a great place to take in the handmade beauty and complexity of Venice’s unusual landscape.
Visit the Doge’s Palace, one of Italy’s most luxurious palaces! With skip-the-line tickets you can beat the crowds that flock to this popular attraction and go straight in. Explore the charming inner courtyard and discover the treasures of the Doge’s Apartments, where over 120 Doges of Venice lived over the centuries. The palace houses works by Titian, Veronese, Tintoretto, Vittoria and Tiepolo.
Another highlight will be crossing the Bridge of Sight from the palace to its prison, where the famous lover Casanova was imprisoned. With so many stories to tell, the Doge’s Palace is a must-see in Venice!
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please check your email the day before the tour for important details from Rosotravel, your tour operator.
- Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option.
- Admission to churches during mass and scheduled events is restricted.
- The Church of San Zaccaria is open daily from 10 AM to 12 PM and 4 PM to 6 PM. Tickets to the chapels and crypts cost €1.5.
- Skip-the-line tickets to Contarini del Bovolo Palace and the Doge’s Palace include a pre-booked entry time. You may skip the ticket office line but not the entrance or security checks.
- Due to new local regulations, the group size is limited to a maximum of 10 guests per guide. Additional guides will be arranged for larger groups.
- Pickup service is available only for accommodations located in Venice’s Old Town, within 1.5 km of the meeting point at Hotel Londra Palace.
- Have a special request or need accessibility support? Let us know in advance!
Reviews(1)
Our guide was very knowledgeable and clearly loved her city! Venice is amazing! We were in a private tour and our plane was delayed, she kindly waited for us and gave us a wonderful tour!
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that your guide’s passion for Venice and her kindness in waiting for you made your private tour so special. It’s fantastic that you still got to enjoy such a memorable experience despite the delay — we’d love to welcome you again!
