Get the most out of your time in Venice on a private tour of the city’s highlights around the world-famous St. Mark's Square. Take the elevator up to the St. Mark's Campanile and enjoy the best view of the city you can possibly imagine.

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Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
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Duration 2 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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Live tour guide: English, Italian, French, German
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Highlights

Visit St. Mark's Square and its beautiful Byzantine surroundings
See the famous Bridge of Sighs as well as picturesque streets and canals
Take the elevator up to St. Mark's Bell Tower for one of the best views of the city

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On a tour led by an expert guide, discover the most beautiful and famous monuments of Venice around the area of St. Mark's Square. You'll see the outside of the majestic St. Mark's Basilica — one of the most incredible cathedrals of the world — and of the Doge's Palace, formerly the Doge's residence and seat of Venetian government. Follow your guide until you reach the famous Bridge of Sighs (Ponte dei Sospiri) and learn everything about its interesting history and the romantic legends. In St. Mark's Square, you'll also see the Clock Tower (Torre dell'Orologio), with its extraordinarily beautiful and elaborate timepiece. Towards the end of the tour, you'll get the chance to take the elevator up to St. Mark's Bell Tower (Campanile di San Marco). A sight to behold at 99 meters tall, this has the best view over the city and its lagoon.

Includes

Private tour guide
Entrance to St. Mark's Bell Tower

Gratuities
Entrance to Doge's Palace
Entrance to St. Mark's Basilica

Not suitable for

People with mobility impairments

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You will receive a mandatory temperature check
You are required to bring and wear a mask
All participants who are 12 years and older must present a Reinforced Green Pass that is valid in the EU and has a verifiable QR code. Reinforced Green Passes can only be obtained by uploading either proof of full vaccination or proof of a Covid-19 infection within the last 6 months to either the Green Pass or Covid Certificate app
All participants must also bring a valid government-issued photo ID (e.g. passport, driver's license, etc)

Meeting point

Meet your guide between the two big columns in St. Mark's Square (Colonne di San Marco and San Teodoro).

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Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

Sleeveless shirts
Luggage or large bags
Shorts

Know before you go

In the event of adverse weather conditions the bell tower may be closed.
Please wear clothes that are appropriate for a place of worship.
You cannot enter the basilica with luggage.
Photos and filming are forbidden in St. Mark's Basilica.
Please note: entrance to Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica are not included with this experience. Your guide will show you both buildings only from the outside.

Venice: St. Mark's Square Private Tour with Bell Tower View

Venice: St. Mark's Square Private Tour with Bell Tower View

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