Best of Venice & Doge's Palace Walking Tour

General information

Destination	Category
Venice, Italy	Sightseeing Tours

Program details

Get your walking shoes on and join this marvellous guided tour to see the best of what Venice has to offer including a visit to the beautiful Doge’s Palace. This tour takes in all the highlights of the floating city and with Skip the Line access you cut out the waiting time at the main attractions.

We meet up at the bronze statue of the famous playwright Carlo Goldoni and from here stroll down to the Rialto Bridge. This stunning marble bridge has rightly captured the imagination of many an artist over the centuries since its construction in the 16th century. Although vastly over budget when built, no one can deny its majestic beauty as it spans the busy Grand Canal.

As we wander around the narrow alleyways, saunter along gondola spotted canals and stroll across bustling piazzas your informative guide will enthral you with stories relating to the city. Make note of the Venetian explorer Marco Polo’s house and hear stories of how this valiant man crossed the oceans to explore Asia way back in the 13 century.

Cross St Mark’s Square and breathe in the atmosphere – alive with the sounds of musicians and banter coming from the cafe terraces. Marvel at St Mark’s Basilica with its ornate domed exterior and opulent gold and mosaic interior. Then continue on to the Doge’s Palace with its intricate lace like facade and sumptuous interior with frescos by Tintoretto and Veronese. The tour ends at the Bridge of Sighs where prisoners would sigh at their last view of Venice before being sent to their cells.

Meeting/ Pick up point: In front of the bronze statue of a man (Carlo Goldoni) in Campo S. Bortolomio (Campo san Bórtolo and San Bartolomeo), near the San Marco side of the Rialto Bridge.
Duration: 3,5 hours.
Languages: English.French is available from 7th of April till 31st October at 9.00am on Friday and Sunday and at 2.30pm on Sunday.
Others: Extra measures may be implemented at some venues due to heightened global security. As a result, we may experience delays in getting through mandatory security checks when entering these venues. Extra measures may also restrict the size of bags that can be brought inside. To avoid disruptions or possible denied entry, we strongly suggest that you avoid bringing large handbags, bags, or rucksacks on your tour. St. Mark’s Basilica specifically prohibits large bags, umbrellas, and tripods. These items must be checked into the luggage storage area off-site, so you may miss a portion of the tour to do so.

Entrance into churches requires appropriate dress. Shoulders and knees must be covered. Entry may be refused due to improper dress. We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or mobility impairments on our tours. We are also unable to accommodate pushchairs or strollers on our tours.
Inclusions:
- Expert, French-speaking tour guide.
- Small groups of 20 people or less.
- Skip the Line Access to St. Mark’s Basilica.
- Entrance ticket to the terraces of St. Mark’s Basilica.
- Skip the line Access and entrance ticket to the Doge’s Palace.