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The Best of Venice: San Marco Highlights & Gondola Ride
1,671 reviews
NaN 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!
Doge's Palace and St. Mark's square Family friendly tour, Fun and treasure hunt
156 reviews
NaN 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!
Experience Venice at its most magical: quiet, calm, and bathed in golden morning light. This peaceful sunrise walk takes you through the city’s most iconic spots—before the crowds arrive.
"We had a fun filled and very interesting 3 hour tour of Venice with Adair. Adair is an energetic guide and brought us to so many different parts of Venice in a short time while also describing all the wonderful historical details as we walked thru various neighborhoods. We could not have explored as much on our own without her knowledge and experience, her guided tour was perfect for our day trip to Venice. After the tour, we had some free time to explore & shop on our own before heading back to the train station. Just a wonderful day overall for our family. Highly recommend a tour with Adair!"
"We had a fantastic tour with Elisabetta in Venice. She communicated well in advance and took care of getting tickets for us. We loved our tour time with her - she is so knowledgeable and friendly and answered all of our questions. At the end of the tour, she left us with recommendations for dinner and found us a lovely spot for a gondola ride. We highly recommend her!"
"We had a great tour with Lucia. She captured our son’s attention with scavenger hunt and made him excited to learn about the Doge’s Palace. She was also very helpful with recommendations for other things to do in Venice. "
Welcome to the drawing room of Europe! St. Mark's Square is the beating heart of Venice, a place of immense beauty and history. Imagine the stories these stones could tell. Let a local guide share them with you.
A Brief History of St. Mark's Square
Originally a small area in front of the first St. Mark's Basilica, the square was expanded in 1177. For centuries, St. Mark's Square was the center of Venetian civic, religious, and political life.
Culture and Grandeur at St. Mark's Square
St. Mark's Square is a cultural jewel, dominated by St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace. Its architecture tells the story of Venice's power and wealth, a breathtaking open-air museum.
Venetian Coffee on St. Mark's Square
The square hosts some of Italy's oldest cafes, like Caffè Florian. Indulge in the local habit of enjoying an espresso while listening to a live orchestra, a truly timeless experience on St. Mark's Square.
Casanova's Escape from St. Mark's Square
The famous adventurer Giacomo Casanova was imprisoned in the Doge's Palace. He made a legendary escape in 1756, crossing the rooftops of St. Mark's Square to freedom, a tale forever tied to the piazza.
Secrets of St. Mark's Square Columns
Did you know the two large columns at the entrance to St. Mark's Square from the water mark the official gateway to the city? Public executions were once held between them, a chilling historical fact.
Why is Withlocals the best place to buy a tour?
Private & Personal
Your tour is just for you. No strangers, no groups.
You'll experience the city one-on-one (or with your own travel group) in a relaxed, personal way. No rushing, no scripted group tours.
Tailored to your wishes
From highlights to hidden gems, your host adjusts everything to fit you.
Want to skip a museum, add a food stop, or focus on street art? Just ask. Every experience is shaped around your pace, preferences and interests.
Chat before you book
Message your host directly to customize your experience.
Ask questions, get local tips, or make special requests. Our hosts are real people, ready to make your day unforgettable.
Travel that supports locals
Every booking supports independent locals and their communities.
We believe tourism should benefit the people who live there. Your host earns directly and often invests it right back into their neighborhood.
Feel good about where your money goes
You're choosing meaningful travel, not mass tourism.
Withlocals is built on fair pay, human connections and travel that leaves a positive mark for both you and the places you visit.
Trusted by millions
Loved by over 1,000,000 travelers all around the world.
Withlocals hosts consistently earn 5-star reviews for their kindness, knowledge and the personal stories they share.
Secure & flexible booking
Book with peace of mind: safe payments and easy changes.
Your plans can shift and that's okay. We offer flexible cancellation and real support when you need it.
Private & Personal
Your tour is just for you. No strangers, no groups.
You'll experience the city one-on-one (or with your own travel group) in a relaxed, personal way. No rushing, no scripted group tours.
Tailored to your wishes
From highlights to hidden gems, your host adjusts everything to fit you.
Want to skip a museum, add a food stop, or focus on street art? Just ask. Every experience is shaped around your pace, preferences and interests.
Chat before you book
Message your host directly to customize your experience.
Ask questions, get local tips, or make special requests. Our hosts are real people, ready to make your day unforgettable.
Travel that supports locals
Every booking supports independent locals and their communities.
We believe tourism should benefit the people who live there. Your host earns directly and often invests it right back into their neighborhood.
Feel good about where your money goes
You're choosing meaningful travel, not mass tourism.
Withlocals is built on fair pay, human connections and travel that leaves a positive mark for both you and the places you visit.
Trusted by millions
Loved by over 1,000,000 travelers all around the world.
Withlocals hosts consistently earn 5-star reviews for their kindness, knowledge and the personal stories they share.
Secure & flexible booking
Book with peace of mind: safe payments and easy changes.
Your plans can shift and that's okay. We offer flexible cancellation and real support when you need it.
Your Private St. Mark's Square Tour Awaits
Don't just see St. Mark's Square, truly experience it! With a private local guide, you'll skip the long lines, discover hidden gems, and hear stories you won't find in guidebooks. Your personalized adventure in Venice is just a click away. Book your tour now!
St. Mark's Square in Venice
5.0
Venice highlights
"Everything worked out perfect! After booking over Withlocals Lucia already sent me links how to book the right tickets! The 3 hour tour itself was very interesting, she knew everything about the long history of Venice! Also after the tour she organized trips for us and gave us a lot of good recommendations. She was always reachable making sure we had the best time in Venice! Thank you so much Lucia!!!
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"Mattia was very knowledgeable about Venice and you could tell how much he loved his city. He took us to not crowded areas and we learned so much. We loved Venice because of Mattia."
"We thoroughly enjoyed our three hours with Alessandro as we began our trip to Venice. He is a passionate historian and teacher. His energy and pace were perfect. We gained a great appreciation of Venetian history, culture, and values, and we appreciated that he knew exactly where to spend extra time to tell stories and ask questions, when to keep walking, and also when to stop for an espresso. He was engaging and deeply knowledgeable. We would highly recommend touring with Alessandro!"
CatherineAbout local AlessandroVenice, February 24, 2026
5.0
Denise was fantastic!
"We loved our tour, huge thanks to Denise for making the whole tour so fascinating and enjoyable - even our teenagers loved it and they are particularly hard to please! "
"Wonderful time spent touring St Marks Basílica and Doges Palace with Roko. Very knowledgeable, friendly guide. We learned a lot. Generous with information on lunch and dinner options. Great guy! Highly recommend."
"Nicoletta was a fantastic guide. She was incredibly knowledgeable and flexible. She answered questions about other paintings not on our stop, gave recommendations for seeing other sites and was a pleasure to be with!"
The best stories aren't found in guidebooks. Skip the crowds and unlock the hidden gems of St. Mark's Square with a private, personalized experience led by a local.
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