Venice in one Day: Grand Canal, St Mark's Basilica, Walking Tour
Overview
If it’s your first time in Venice, see all the highlights of this magical city on a combination walking including St Mark's Basilica and a boat tour on the Grand Canal. From Piazza San Marco (St Mark’s Square) to the Rialto Bridge, your informative guide will offer historical perspectives on this fascinating medieval city. Plus, you'll skip the long lines at St Mark's Basilica – there’s no need to waste time waiting in lines when you're on vacation!
Inclusions
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Best of Venice & St Marks' basilica (2 hours)
- Grand Canal boat tour (1 hour)
- Skip-the-line tickets to St. Mark's Basilica
- Entry/Admission - Basilica di San Marco
- Entry/Admission - Canal Grande
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Piazza San Marco, 31024 Venice Italy
Enjoy the introduction to Venice history and culture with our local expert English-speaking guide
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Basilica di San Marco, San Marco, 328, 30124 Venice Italy
Enter in St. Mark's Basilica for an in-depth tour of the famous Basilica
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Campo Santa Maria Formosa, Castello, Venice Italy
Pass by the famous Campo to admire the Renaissance church of Santa Maria Formosa
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Calle del Paradiso, Venice Italy
Our guide will lead you through a typical Venetian "calle" alley where you can admire examples of Byzantine and Gothic architecture that make Venice so unique
Pass By: Ponte di Rialto, Ruga degli Orefici (Rialto) San Polo, 30125 Venice Italy
During your boat tour pass near the Rialto Bridge where your guide will give you full explanation about the merchant life in the Venetian Golden Age
Stop At: Canal Grande, 30100 Venice Italy
In the afternoon, travel along the Grand Canal for 1 hour with a group of max 8\9 people per boat
Duration: 1 hour
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Piazza San Marco, 31024 Venice Italy
Enjoy the introduction to Venice history and culture with our local expert English-speaking guide
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Basilica di San Marco, San Marco, 328, 30124 Venice Italy
Enter in St. Mark's Basilica for an in-depth tour of the famous Basilica
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Campo Santa Maria Formosa, Castello, Venice Italy
Pass by the famous Campo to admire the Renaissance church of Santa Maria Formosa
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Calle del Paradiso, Venice Italy
Our guide will lead you through a typical Venetian "calle" alley where you can admire examples of Byzantine and Gothic architecture that make Venice so unique
Pass By: Ponte di Rialto, Ruga degli Orefici (Rialto) San Polo, 30125 Venice Italy
During your boat tour pass near the Rialto Bridge where your guide will give you full explanation about the merchant life in the Venetian Golden Age
Stop At: Canal Grande, 30100 Venice Italy
In the afternoon, travel along the Grand Canal for 1 hour with a group of max 8\9 people per boat
Duration: 1 hour
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Tour is not suitable for people in wheelchairs or with walking difficulties as passengers are required to step down onto the boat when boarding. The variation of the level of tides can make the vessel unstable
- Occasionally the Basilica may be closed to the public (without prior notice) because of festivities, religious functions or high water. The guide will provide explanation from outside.
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- In case of high water, St Mark’s Basilica Skip-the-line entrance will remain closed
- To ensure safety and well-being of our guests the itinerary of the tour has been amended to follow the Covid-19 guidelines. Visits to St Mark's Basilica may be subject to restrictions. Depending on the situation on the day of the tour the itinerary may be amended to offer you the best experience possible.
- Guaranteed skip-the-line entrance to St Mark's Basilica is compulsory from April to October due to high number of visitors. St Mark’s Basilica does not offer a fast entry service to anyone in other periods considered off peak season. No refund is due when skip-the-line reservation isn't required.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Tim_S
November 2021
Adriana was a knowledgeable local who provided a great introduction to the city. She helped us to add on to our experience based on our interest.
Adriana was a knowledgeable local who provided a great introduction to the city. She helped us to add on to our experience based on our interest.Rafael_M
August 2021
Our guide never arrived. We called multiple times and received a voicemail. We messaged and got NO response. Several other tour guides passed us and we asked and they said we were at the right spot. We arrived at 1:40—the time was set for 1:45 for a 2 PM tour; we waited until 230. No one ever cam...
Our guide never arrived. We called multiple times and received a voicemail. We messaged and got NO response. Several other tour guides passed us and we asked and they said we were at the right spot. We arrived at 1:40—the time was set for 1:45 for a 2 PM tour; we waited until 230. No one ever came. It was over $400. Sure hope to get this money refunded. We did several tours with another company and they were all excellent.Cremare
January 2021
did this tour in June 2019 for honeymoon, such a cool way to experience Venice - knowledgeable friendly tour guide, would highly recommend!
did this tour in June 2019 for honeymoon, such a cool way to experience Venice - knowledgeable friendly tour guide, would highly recommend!TomandTammy_F
August 2022
Tour guide was so sweet and accommodated us with a private tour of the city and water taxi trip in and out of the grand canal seeing unique spots not listed in this description. St. Mark basilica was special and very sacred.
Tour guide was so sweet and accommodated us with a private tour of the city and water taxi trip in and out of the grand canal seeing unique spots not listed in this description. St. Mark basilica was special and very sacred.Obengs24
July 2021
Highly recommend this tour! Aleksandra, the trip coordinator was fantastic, she was very accommodating and paired us with Edi. Edi was amazing, very knowledgeable of the city and further open our eyes to the various wonders of Venice. We got to see St. Mark’s Basilica, venture through the city, ...
Highly recommend this tour! Aleksandra, the trip coordinator was fantastic, she was very accommodating and paired us with Edi. Edi was amazing, very knowledgeable of the city and further open our eyes to the various wonders of Venice. We got to see St. Mark’s Basilica, venture through the city, and learn Venetian history. The boat tour was amazing, seeing the city from the water. Edi was so personable, while on the trip helped us figure out where we can get our Covid test which was needed for our flight. These are wonderful people and could not say enough nice things about Edi and this company.renevalles
April 2021
I have been to Venice before but wanted to show my wife the most of Venice in 3 days before we departed for our cruise. We had a limited time visiting Venice and decided on this tour rather than exploring on our own for the sake of time. This was a wonderful tour and highlighted the best of Venic...
I have been to Venice before but wanted to show my wife the most of Venice in 3 days before we departed for our cruise. We had a limited time visiting Venice and decided on this tour rather than exploring on our own for the sake of time. This was a wonderful tour and highlighted the best of Venice. We really enjoyed the narration of the city and it's history. The boat ride was probably the highlight of the tour. It showed us many areas that tourist don't usually go to and we saw absolutely beautiful cathedrals and private homes. This tour was a no brainier and would recommended it to everyone.