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Private Best of Venice Walk, Skip the Line Basilica & Grand Canal Boat
Discover the enchanting city's top attractions with a comprehensive tour, blending a guided walk covering landmarks like St. Mark's Basilica with a scenic boat excursion along the Grand Canal.
This classic Venice tour package is the best value for seeing the sites in the city combining a Best of Venice walking tour with skip-the-line admission tickets to St. Mark's Basilica and a private boat tour of the Grand Canal.
Explore the Grand Canal: Venice Shore Excursions
Make the most of your time in Venice with our Private Venice in 1 Day Shore Excursion, starting right from your cruise ship. Begin with a private one-hour boat tour of the Grand Canal aboard a luxurious motor launch, guided by an expert Venice tour guide. Along the way, admire elegant palaces, historic warehouses, churches, and gardens lining the city’s most famous waterway.
Discover St. Mark’s Square
Arriving at St. Mark’s Square, your guide will introduce you to the rich history of Venice. Enhance your visit with skip-the-line access to St. Mark’s Basilica or, upon request, add a tour of the Doge’s Palace. After exploring these iconic landmarks, enjoy a guided stroll through Venice’s quieter backstreets, discovering its hidden corners and authentic character.
A Tailored Shore Excursion
Each tour is customized to match your interests — from world-famous monuments to the “Hidden Venice” of winding alleys and secret squares. With our expert guides, you’ll uncover the city’s history, beauty, and soul, ensuring an unforgettable Venetian experience.
Experience Includes
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English speaking and licensed guide for 4 Hours
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Skip the line st Mark's basilica
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Motor-launch for a comprehensive tour of the Grand Canal and smaller canals
Experience Excludes
- Optional gratuities
- Refreshments/lunch
- Special event entrances
Duration
Terms & Conditions
- At times St Mark’s Basilica is closed due to high water or religious ceremonies. During high water the tour will take place, but it might happen we have to partly adapt the tour to the weather conditions. On those occasions when St Mark’s Basilica is open with high water, skip the line tickets will not be accepted as all visitors have only 1 door open to get in the church.
- Guaranteed skip-the-line entrance to St Mark's Basilica are available only from April to October (St Mark’s Basilica does not offer a fast entry service to anyone in other periods, considered off peak season).
- Shoulders and knees must be covered to enter St Mark's Basilica. Large bags are not allowed inside the Basilica.
- This tour is of a historical area and is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or people with walking disabilities.
- Please wear comfortable footwear as this tour involves a lot of walking.
- The cost of the tour does not include gratuities or hotel pick up and drop off.
- Cancellation Policy: 8 days prior to date booked 25% cancellation charges will apply. Less than 8 days, 100% cancellation charges will apply.
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