Venice Tour: Iconic Landmarks and Glassmaking

Unlock Venice’s history: Fast access to Doge’s Palace, St. Mark’s Basilica, and Murano glassmaking. Dive into iconic landmarks and rich culture.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 72 hours
Highlights
  • Doge’s Palace - The Doge’s Palace serves as the official residence of the Governor of the Venetian Republic. To truly immerse yourself in the rich history of Venice, a visit to the Doge’s Palace is indispensable. This architectural gem, showcasing the pinnacle of Gothic design, boasts elements dating back to the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries,…
What's Included
  • Glass Factory Demonstration
  • Headset for guided tours with more than 7 people
  • Guided Tour for St.Mark’s Basilica and Doge Palace
  • Skip-the-line Tickets for St.Mark’s Basilica and Doge Palace
What's Not Included
  • Access to Pala d’Oro, St. Mark’s Museum, Terrace
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Tips (optional)
Additional Information

Embark on a guided journey through Venice’s renowned landmarks, delving into the city’s vibrant history and culture. Start at the Doge’s Palace, the center of Venetian power, and proceed to the historic Bridge of Sighs.
Discover the stunning Basilica of San Marco, adorned with its awe-inspiring 9th-century mosaics.
Conclude by exploring the mysteries of…

Location
Clock Tower
Piazza San Marco
Meet your host under the blue Clock Tower at the corner of St. Mark's Basilica, next to Bar Americano. The host will be holding a blue flag and wearing a yellow vest.
Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Customer Ratings
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Baylie_m
Apr 30, 2026
The tour was very nice... - The tour was very nice and our tour guide was absolutely amazing! The guide was very knowledgeable about the history and also was extremely friendly and engaging.
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Michael_h
Apr 13, 2026
Very interesting... - Very interesting explanation of the history of the cathedral and palace. The glass blowing creation of a horse was fascinating to watch.
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Lourdes_e
Apr 5, 2026
Great!!! Worth it. - Worth it, very good organization without queues small group and very good guide. We got too short
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Chiara_t
Mar 9, 2026
It was a discovery... - It was a wonderful discovery to see the jewels of Venice architecture with a competent and very pleasant guide. All well organized and attention to detail. Also perfect for a 9 year old. Highly recommended!
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Climber19811544824
Feb 8, 2026
Very positive - Really interesting. It makes you understand the history of Venice. Very knowledgeable guide. Recommended for those visiting the city
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Michael_s
Feb 7, 2026
A great tour with Cinzia - Cinzia is an excellent guide, knowledgeable, clear and experienced . We had a great tour in the Basilica and Doge Palace.
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Jamie_w
Apr 29, 2026
Paula was good but the... - Paula was good but the two attractions were Too crowded. Still glad we took the tours. Would be better in off season
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Mdesamparados_a
Feb 10, 2026
Good experience - She's been fine overall with a perfect Rebekah-like guide. The visit to the Basilica has fallen a little short. The Doge's Palace very well.
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Julie_s
May 10, 2026
This tour was extremely... - This tour was extremely disappointing. We booked an English tour and were given an Italian tour. When I brought that up to the provider, the only solution they wanted to provide was an audio guide. Definitely not the same as a guided tour. Nothing was provided for Doge Palace. The guide, although she spoke English was annoyed if any questions were asked since we did not speak not understand Italian. Extremely disappointed that this provider nor Viator would offer a partial refund since we did not get what we paid for for six people.
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Leanne_e
Apr 11, 2026
Grazia the Guide was great. Tour organizer not so much. - We had 12 hours in Venice. Our tour guide Grazia was a local and lived in Venice her entire life. She was the best part of the tour. Tour was on Easter Sunday and the Basilica was closed so they offered a gondola ride instead. The problem was the tour start time change 3 times in the span of 24 hours and the gondola ride was 2.45 hours after tour ended. Regardless of it being a holiday, we booked this tour at least a month in advance so unacceptable because the emails of the organizer kept changing the time and it was confusing in what was going on. This tour’s organization confusion prevented us from exploring other parts of island bc we had to hang out close the St Marks Square so we didn’t miss the tour and then had come back to get our gondola ride we paid for.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 72 hours before the start of your experience (local time).