Venetian History Tour: Explore Hidden Gems and Culture

Explore Venice’s rich history and culture on a semi-private tour. Skip the lines, discover hidden gems, and feel like a local in just 3 hours.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Piazza San Marco - Begin your tour at the breathtaking St Mark’s square, one of the world’s most iconic outdoor locations and take in views of St Mark’s bell tower (exterior).
  • St. Mark’s Basilica - Enter the stunning St Mark’s Basilica and marvel at the dazzling golden mosaics and incricate marble carvings.
    Explore St. Mark’s Basilica and be…
What's Included
  • Semi-private guided walking tour (8 Guests Maximum)
  • Professional Tour Guide
What's Not Included
  • Tour is NOT available for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
  • Tour does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off
  • Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)
Additional Information

Explore the rich history and culture of Venice on our semi-private 2.5-hour walking tour, accommodating up to 8 guests per guide. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Rialto Bridge from the Grand Canal and admire the detailed facades of the renowned Venetian Palazzi, once the residences of Venice’s wealthiest aristocrats. Escape the crowds and explore the…

Location
Carmagnola Head
Piazza San Marco
At the corner of the covered gallery/arcade by the st mark’s bell tower (outside).
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Experience6123
May 17, 2025
Very Informative Tour! - What a great tour we had with Marialaura! She met us promptly for our tour and we immediatley felt like we were walking around with a friend! St. Mark's Basilica is beautiful and she hit all the highlights and then some! We learned so much not only about the church but the deep history of Venice. Then we learned all about the history of the Doge's Palace. She was so knowledgable about every room! We coud never have really understood the rooms without her! And she was even so kind to recommend some great restaurants that were not touristy where we were able to enjoy some fantastic meals! We wouild highly recommend this tour and Marialaura!!!
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Barb_w
May 16, 2025
Federico was great!! ... - Federico was great!! Texted before with exact location to meet. He knew so much about the history of the city, St Mark’s Basilica and Doge Palace. I loved learning about the history on our first day. He also provided a great recommendation on our next activity based on the activity in the city and a great spot for lunch.
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Bradfl6842pn
May 10, 2025
Memorable Day in Venice - Mary was very knowledgeable and very friendly. We enjoyed our time with her and she explained everything in great detail. She made our experience a good one and we learned a lot we did not know. All in all we would highly recommend Mary to others as a tour guide.
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Samma8516jq
May 10, 2025
Outstanding Experience - Very Pleased - Fantastic tour of St. Mark's and Doge's Place. Marialaura was really wonderful. Good pre-tour communication. Very easy to understand. Extremely knowledgeable and interesting. She was able to get quick access to both sites. We just could not be happier. It was GREAT!!!
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William_b
Mar 22, 2025
A wonderful guide.... - A wonderful guide. Extremely knowledgeable and friendly guide. The Basilica and Palace are beautiful. Would definitely recommend.
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Onair23993420772
Mar 22, 2025
Amazing tour guide for family! - Amazing tour with Roko! The tour was very informative and at a great pace. Very much enjoyed the sights and future meal recommendations.
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Geetaoberoi_t
Mar 22, 2025
Excellent tour with Venetian history, St Marks and Doge’s Palace - Excellent tour guide Monica - she had a lovely demeanor and so much knowledge of the history of Venice and beyond. You could tell She really loved to share her heritage and was patient in answering questions, spoke fluent English and kept the interest of our entire group, from the kids to the adults.
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Vacationer829015
Feb 28, 2025
Excellent tour! - Marialaura was excellent as our tour guide, we are extremely happy with our experience. She gave us so much background information, every question was answered in detail. She also always waited patiently until we had taken our photos. Both St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace should definitely be visited with a small group, you simply see a lot more than if you go alone or with a large group, especially if you want to take some interesting photos! A very pleasant side effect of this tour, especially on a rainy day, was that we didn't have to wait long with the skip the line. We would like to thank Marialaura again as our tour guide and Babylon tours for managing this tour!
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Explore67475678918
Feb 18, 2025
Great visit with Maria Laura - Great ride with Maria Laura who made us have an extraordinary time! Thank you! Very informative tour, listening to our questions, we had a great time
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Vfranz75009
Feb 18, 2025
Now I know. - Marialaura is exactly what you need: an italian gem guiding you in the Basilica and Doges Palace like a dolphin in the sea. Smooth, Sharp and Cunning. book a tour with her !
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From $123
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).