Venice & Skip-the-line St. Mark's Bell Tower Private Guided Tour
Description
Venice’s 1,500 years of history and 117 islands make it one of the world’s most famous cities. On this tour, you’ll stroll through the most legend-laden parts of the city like St. Marks Square, Doge’s Palace and the Bridge of Sighs. And with a customizable itinerary, you decide if there’s anywhere else you’d like to see. Kick off your adventure with views from the city’s tallest spot, the Bell Tower. It’s a prime spot for snagging pics of Venice and the lagoon. Prepare to be dazzled by St. Mark’s Basilica, with its soaring domes and golden mosaics, before discovering hidden gems like the 500-year-old Clock Tower, adorned with iconic symbols of Venetian heritage. Up next, you’ll delve deeper into Venice’s history gazing up at Doge's Palace, the ancient seat of Venetian power. Your local expert will spill the beans on daring prison escapes and hidden mysteries before making your way to the Bridge of Sighs. Listen out for the sighs that haunt the bridge today and snap up pics.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Visit St. Mark's Square and its surroundings and discover the Byzantine sights
Take the lift up to St. Mark's Bell Tower and enjoy one of the best views over the city
Get to see the famous Bridge of Sighs and the picturesque streets and canals around it
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This private tour can be customised to include anywhere you'd like to visit or see. On the day, talk with your guide about any landmarks or beauty spots that stand out, and they'll try their best to accommodate
- Please note that this tour takes place mainly outside (only external comments of the various sites will be provided), except for the access to St. Mark's Bell Tower
- The tour will take place even when it's raining. In the event of an exceptionally high tide in Venice or heavy rain, the tour may be cancelled and you will be given a full refund
- We recommend you wear comfortable shoes and take some water with you, especially on very hot days
Reviews(9)
Ilaria was so informative and helpful and gave us a great view of the beautiful city. We really enjoyed our walking tour and would thoroughly recommend.
Dear Customer, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your walking tour and that Ilaria provided such an informative and helpful experience. It’s great to know that her insights helped you appreciate the beauty of the city even more. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back on another tour soon. Warm regards, Customer Service Team
Luigina was amazing with her insights to Venice. Her knowledge on so vast into the history, culture and locations. We had such an interesting time with her. Truly a wonderful tour and so worth it. Time in Venice very well spent, thank you .
Dear Customer, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you had such an interesting and enriching time with Luigina. Her deep knowledge of Venice’s history, culture, and hidden gems truly makes every tour special, and we’re thrilled it added so much value to your visit. We appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you again soon for more unforgettable experiences! Warm regards, Customer Service Team
Our guide was full of local knowledge and took us to places of interest off the beaten track. Even gave us more than the allocated time of two hours and surprisingly treated my wife to a glass of Prosecco to celebrate her special birthday. Would throughly recommend
Dear Customer, Thank you for your very positive feedback. Your comments are crucial for us to improve our services and I am glad you had a lovely experience with us. We hope to be your choice for your future holiday destinations. Kind regards, Customer Service team
This was so fantastic! Throughly enjoyed learning more about this incredible city. It was fun and informative
Dear Customer, Thank you for your very positive feedback. Your comments are crucial for us to improve our services and I am glad you had a lovely experience with us. We hope to be your choice for your future holiday destinations. Kind regards, Customer Service team
Best views of Venice and on a hot summer day you get a refreshing sea breeze. Only accessible by elevator so anyone can access it. A must to do while in Venice
Our guide, Gina, was an absolute delight! Super knowledgeable, as well as so personable. Loved being in the bell tower with her listening to her explain the history or background about everything we could see. Plus, she tailored the rest of the tour to our preferences. Grazie mille!
When in Venice Italy be sure to not miss going up the tower in St. Marks square. This is one of the very few towers in all of Italy that has a elevator to take you to the top. A tremendous view can be seen from up top. And for a added bonus you can skip the long line if you buy your ticket online in advance !
I had initially booked this tour for 10:00 a.m., however it had to be changed to a different time slot because the initial guide was off sick. I was notified promptly about the situation by the team and was offered another time-slot or a full refund. I proceeded with the option for a different time and we were given another tour guide, Diane, who was absolutely phenomenal! I also appreciated the fact that I was given reminders about the upcoming tour and detailed directions of where to meet the guide twice before the tour started! This was not the first time we have visited Venice and we explained to our guide Diane that we wanted a more relaxed tour with some more in-depth information since we have had some generalized walking tours before. Diane quickly accommodated our request and directed us through some interesting spots in the city that have a quirky history, such as; the spot of Giustina Rossi who on June 15, 1310, dropped her grinding mortar on the head of the rebellion's flag bearer. Or the Alliance Française building which promotes French language and culture around the world through an international network of offices. The seat of the Association is housed in the Casino (little house) Vernier, one of the most characteristic buildings of this type, a 'ridotto' for playing games and meetings owned by the prosecutor Venier but mainly used by his wife, Elena Priuli, a cultured and refined noblewoman. Diane accompanied visits to these interesting sites with numerous photos and detailed contextual explanations. I traveled with my parents who have numerous health issues which requires frequent rest. Diane was very accommodating to their needs and incorporated frequent rest stops. My mother had asked to see the famed Scala Contarini del Bovolo. Diane took us to the staircase and provided some history about the site and allowed my parents to rest while sitting in the Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo while my brother and I climbed the steps. It was so much fun and very considerate of her to quickly provide such a unique experience that catered to all of our needs. Finally, Diane brought us to St. Mark's Bell Tower and took pictures of our family! She was very generous, friendly, informative, helpful, hospitable, and kind! We learned a lot and really enjoyed our tour guide and the team who managed our booking behind the scenes! I would absolutely recommend this excursion and our guide Diane to anyone who is interested!
Our guide Lucia was delightful! She guided us through the maze of Venice effortlessly and showed us places we had completely missed on our own! The bell tower was the perfect end to a great tour.
