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The Best of Venice: San Marco Highlights & Gondola Ride
1432 reviews
3 hours | City highlight tours | Venice
Discover Venice’s most iconic landmarks in San Marco — from the majestic basilica to the stunning Doge’s Palace. With a local by your side, this experience goes beyond the postcards, blending must-sees with hidden gems and a classic gondola ride to top it off!
Venetian Majesty: Private Tour of St. Mark’s Basilica including Terrace and Doge’s Palace
713 reviews
3 hours | skip the line tours | Venice
Experience the splendor of Venice like never before on a private tour that unveils the history and artistry of St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace. With a local art historian as your guide, skip the lines and delve into the heart of Venetian power and faith.
Doge's Palace and St. Mark's square Family friendly tour, Fun and treasure hunt
151 reviews
2 hours | city highlight tours | Venice
You and your family get to travel back through time and history, discovering symbols and secrets and solving many mysteries during an exciting treasure hunt in the majestic Doge's Palace! No need to wait in line as your host can pre-buy a skip the line ticket for you and your little ones!
"My family of 6 had a great private tour and a wonderful time with Nicoletta. She was a very knowledgeable and very professional. She was exceptionally helpful with us to find our condola ride and quick lunch cafe to eat. We enjoyed ourselves every minute of our tour.
I highly recommend her to all my family and friends to have a tour with Nicolleta. I also recommend to anyone for small group.
Thanks again to Nicoletta for and the assistances. "
Seong-HeeAbout local NicolettaVenice, October 6, 2025
5.0
Tour with Rocco!
"Hello, we booked a private tour with Rocco to visit the cathedral and the palace. We had a wonderful 3 hours with him! He is so knowledgeable and kept us engaged and interested the entire time. It is like taking a tour from a art and history phd....he is full of stories and history and very passionate about Venice. Thank you so much Rocco we learned so much from you and we had a wonderful time together! "
"We had a great morning tour of St Marks and the Doge’s Palace with Mina. He is very knowledgeable and does not rush you through the sites. He is very personable and way to chat with and has no problem answering our questions and entertained with interesting and amusing anecdotes. I highly recommend seeing the sites with Mina. "
Tom and BarbaraAbout local MinaVenice, September 15, 2025
Explore Venice with our incredible locals
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Welcome to the heart of Venice, the magnificent Piazza San Marco! This isn't just a square; it's the soul of the city, full of history and secrets. Your unforgettable private San Marco tour is waiting.
The Rich History of Piazza San Marco
Once just a small garden in front of the original basilica, Piazza San Marco has been the vibrant center of Venetian life for over a millennium. Napoleon famously called it 'the drawing room of Europe'.
Historic Cafes of San Marco Square
Experience true Venetian culture by visiting Caffè Florian in San Marco, Italy's oldest café, which opened in 1720. Imagine sipping an espresso where centuries of artists, writers, and nobles gathered.
Casanova's Great Escape from San Marco
The infamous adventurer Giacomo Casanova was imprisoned in the Doge's Palace on San Marco square. He made a legendary and daring escape from its rooftop prison in 1756. Hear the full story with a local!
San Marco's Golden Basilica
Nicknamed the 'Church of Gold' for its stunning golden mosaics, St. Mark's Basilica is a masterpiece of Italo-Byzantine architecture. Its treasures tell the story of Venice's power and faith.
The Moors of the San Marco Clock Tower
Twice a day, the two bronze figures known as the 'Moors' strike the bell atop the San Marco Clock Tower. This mechanical marvel has been telling time for Venetians and visitors for over 500 years.
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5.0
Rocco the great
"Super tour. A lot of passion and knowledge "
AnneMarieAbout local roccoVenice, October 18, 2025
5.0
Great 2nd tour with Elisabetta
"My wife and I had a walking tour with Elisabetta some years ago, so when she had the good fortune to visit Venice with three of her girlfriends, she was delighted to book a personal guided tour of St Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace with her. It was such a treat and Elisabetta kindly offered to split the tour into two halves, with a lunch break in the middle. My wife and I are looking forward to our next Venetian vacation, and we plan to book another guided tour that will show us some of the places that we don’t yet know.
Many thx, Elisabetta!"
AnnemarieAbout local ElisabettaVenice, October 6, 2025
5.0
The Doges' Perspective
"Rocco's tour of St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace in Venice was very informative and enjoyable. His explanations of the artwork, architecture, and room functions of both the church and the palace were highly contextualized from the perspective of the Doges of Venice, which helped us to imagine life during the times of the Doges. We appreciated how he navigated our small group through the palace amongst larger tour groups—we always felt like we were getting a personal tour and not lost in a crowd. "
"Matteo was warm, friendly and fun and engaged with each member of our family, young and old. We were really impressed with his depth of knowledge about the history of Venice but also entertained by his stories, both personal and specific to historical events or persons. I was worried that our tour might be too long for our weary group but the time flew by and we all came away fulfilled and inspired. Thank you Matteo! "
"If you want to see Venice through the eyes of someone who truly understands its soul, book a tour with Rocco. His expertise, warmth, and enthusiasm make this iconic city even more magical. His insights into the political intrigue and the city’s legal system added a whole new dimension to the experience. Rocco’s expert storytelling made the glittering mosaics and intricate altars even more impressive. He shared fascinating details about the religious motifs and the basilica’s unique architectural blend of Gothic and Byzantine styles, ensuring we appreciated every detail. Five stars without hesitation! Definitely a trip highlight for us!"
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