Overview
Venice in a day tour is a combination city tour, of 4 of our most popular tours taken in Venice and the best way to spend your time in Venice.
Starting in Saint Mark’s square, this atmospheric walking tour will then whisk you away from the crowded streets into the treasure filled pockets of the Castello area.
A qualified guide will walk you through the hidden squares, winding canals and historical buildings providing you with a perfect introduction to the origins, symbols, traditions, architecture, and life in current day Venice.
The tour then continues with the guided visit inside the Doge's Palace and the Saint Marks Basilica.
The walking tour ends in Saint Mark's square at 1.00 pm
At this time you will have approx 2 hours free to stroll around the area or to have lunch (not included)
The last appointment of your package is the 30 min classic gondola ride at 3:00 pm or 5.15 pm (verify the availability on your date).
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What's included
Headsets to hear the guide clearly
30-minute shared gondola ride (not guided)
Entrance fees for the St Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace
Correr museum entrance ticket to visit on your own
1-hour 30 min external walking tour from St Marks square to Castello area
Gratuities
Hotel pick up and drop off
Food and drink
Pala d'oro
Hidden itineraries in the Doge's Palace
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
15 min before in Calle larga de l’Ascension - 30124 next to the post office San Marco (opposite side of the Saint Marks Basilica). Look for the yellow sign "Meeting point" on the wooden kiosk.
Walking tour from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Gondola ride at 3:00 pm
End point
This combination tour ends in the afternoon with the 30 min gondola ride in campo San Moisè at the gondola station in front of Bauer hotel.
Good to know
MEETING POINT:
Print or show your voucher TWICE, once for the walking tour in the morning and once for the gondola in the afternoon.
15 min before in Calle larga de l’Ascension 1256 - 30124 next to the post office San Marco (opposite side of the Saint Marks Basilica). Look for the yellow sign "Meeting point" on the wooden kiosk.
• Walking tour from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm (4 hours)
• Gondola ride at 3:00 pm or 5.15 pm (30 min)
April-October 3 pm or 5.15pm / November-March 3 pm
• Check-in is 15 minutes prior to booked tour start time
• This activity is not wheelchair accessible
• Shoulders and knees must be covered inside the Basilica
• Backpacks are not allowed inside the Basilica and the Doge's Palace
• From the 1st of November to the 31st of March there is no skip-the-line entrance to the Basilica
Emergency Number:
Office: +39 041 5239979 Mobile: +39 349 3054767
It is your responsibility to be at the meeting point punctually.
Late arrivals, no shows, NO REFUND!
What to expect
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Torre dell'Orologio
30 min
Meet your guide in front of the Clock tower (not the bell tower!). Starting in Saint Mark’s square, this atmospheric walking tour will then whisk you away from the crowded streets into the treasure filled pockets of the Castello area.
A qualified guide will walk you through the hidden squares, winding canals and historical buildings providing you with a perfect introduction to the origins, symbols, traditions, architecture, and life in current day Venice.
The tour starts with a historical introduction of St. Marks’s Square, and its architectural delights. -
Castello
1 hour
Leaving the square, you will be guided into the residential Castello area, allowing you to discover this part of Venice in all of its elegance, through its labyrinth of narrow alleys - “calli”, many bridges, winding canals and wide picturesque squares - “campi”.
Discover campo Santa Maria Formosa and campo San Giovanni & Paolo with its Basilica the place where the doges of Venice were buried.
The former residence of Marco Polo, probably the most famous Venetian merchant, and the Malibran theatre are also part of the itinerary.
At the end of your walking tour, come back with your local guide in Saint Mark's square passing through the Mercerie, the shopping connection street between Rialto and San Marco. -
Doge's Palace
1 hour
The tour then continues with the guided visit inside the Doge's Palace.
Be intrigued by the fascinating history of La Serenissima and enter with your skip the line ticket into the Doge’s Palace, crossing the Bridge of Sighs and visiting its prisons cells.
The Palace is a magnificent combination of Byzantine, Gothic and Renaissance architecture, in the heart of Venice.
Once the residence of the Doge, the elected ruler of the city, and his counsellors, it became the centre of the Venetian Empire and the seat of the Government.
The Doge's Palace was opened as a museum in 1923. -
Basilica di San Marco
1 hour
Follow your guide visiting the Saint Marks Basilica, which majestically symbolizes the lagoon and enshrines the city’s history and Saints relics.
With its awe – inspiring gold mosaics our talented guide will walk you through the church.
The walking tour ends in Saint Mark's square at 1.00 pm
At this time you will have approx 2 hours free to stroll around the area or to have lunch (not included) -
Gondola Bauer
30 min
The last appointment of your package is the gondola ride at 3:00 pm or 5.15 (please verify the availability on your date).
Meet the assistant in front of the Saint Mark's post office (behind the Correr musuem)
Your shared 30 minutes round trip starts on the Grand Canal and then through the smaller canals.
It is the perfect way to appreciate the beauty, charm and colour of this unique city built on water.
Feel part of an ancient Venetian tradition and experience Venice as the locals have for more than a thousand years. -
Museo Correr
1 hour
At the end of the tour, keep your Doge's Palace ticket to visit on your own (the same day or the following day) the Museo Correr, Museo Archeologico Nazionale and Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana in Saint Mark's square, opposite side of the Saint Mark's Basilica.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Rome).
Additional Information
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Venice in a Day: the main highlights of the city
Can I cancel Venice in a Day: the main highlights of the city for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 3 hours 30 min.
Where does it start?
15 min before in Calle larga de l’Ascension - 30124 next to the post office San Marco (opposite side of the Saint Marks Basilica).
What's included?
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly
- 30-minute shared gondola ride (not guided)
- Entrance fees for the St Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace
- Correr museum entrance ticket to visit on your own
- 1-hour 30 min external walking tour from St Marks square to Castello area
What's not included?
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Food and drink
- Pala d'oro
- Hidden itineraries in the Doge's Palace
Which places does it visit?
It visits Torre dell'Orologio, Castello, Doge's Palace, Basilica di San Marco, Gondola Bauer, Museo Correr.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in German, English, French, Spanish.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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