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Venice City Tour (Private)

"I began to feel that the old Venice of song and story had departed forever. But I was too hasty. In a few minutes we swept gracefully out into the Grand Canal, and under the mellow moonlight the Venice of poetry and romance stood revealed... There was life and motion everywhere, and yet everywhere there was a hush, a stealthy sort of stillness, that was suggestive of secret enterprises of bravoes and of lovers... Music came floating over the waters−−Venice was complete." − Mark Twain, The Innocents Abroad

Highlights:

St. Mark's Square
Doge's Palace
St. Marks Basilica
Rialto Bridge

Meeting Point:

St. Mark's Square (details provided in automatic confirmation email)

Tour Time:

Your Choice

Tour Duration:

3 hours

Tour Fee Payable in Advance:

1 Guest: €195
2 Guests: €195
3 Guests: €220
4 Guests: €245
5 Guests: €270
6 Guests: €295
7 Guests: €320
8 Guests: €345
9 Guests: €370
10 Guests: €395
11 Guests: €420
12 Guests: €445
13 Guests: €470
14 Guests: €495
15 Guests: €520
16 Guests: €545
For each additional guest, add €25
Free: Children 5 and under w/ID

Entrance Fee Payable Onsite:

€4,50 (EU children and seniors receive discount with proper ID)

Our tour of through the center of Venice will highlight world renowned monuments including St. Mark's Square, Doge's Palace, St. Mark's Basilica and the Rialto Bridge. Learn about Napoleon's reign in Venice and how his rule affected life and culture here. Our guide will offer an abundance of insights into the stories behind the art, the artists and the gorgeous city which once was the most prosperous city in Europe.

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Beginning in St. Mark's Square, we will begin our tour by discussing the center of Venice and its practical functions. The first offices of Venice were based in this area and we will learn the historical relevance of city leaders. Our guide will take you through the center of Venice offering stories of the past and pointing out the magnificent frescoes and sculptures throughout the city. You will see the outside of Doge's Palace which housed the elected Doge (the leader of the city) who served a lifetime appointment. See the famous Bridge of Sighs and discover the colorful history behind its name. Visit St Marks Basilica, its remarkable architecture and majestic golden mosaics. Our tour ends after passing by the Rialto Bridge where the Grand Canal truly comes to life! (Please note that we will not enter inside Doge's Palace on this tour.)