The History of Venice: San Marco Highlights Private Tour

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  • Duration: 3 hours (approx.)
  • Location: Venezia, Italy
  • Product code: 24380P718
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Itinerary
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Stop At: Doge's Palace, Piazza San Marco, 1, 30124 Venice Italy

Palace built in Venetian Gothic style, and the residence of the Doge of Venice, the supreme authority of the former Republic.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Piazza San Marco, 31024 Venice Italy

The lowest point of Venice and the city's main square where most famous buildings are located.

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Basilica di San Marco, San Marco, 328, 30124 Venice Italy

Blending the architectural styles of East and West, Venice's magnificent basilica was consecrated in 832 AD as an ecclesiastical building to house the remains of St. Mark.

Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: Gondola Danieli, Riva degli Schiavoni, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy

Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.



Inclusions

  • Private guide
  • CO2 Neutral: all tours carbon emissions are offset

Exclusions

  • Entrance tickets to landmarks are not included
  • Hotel pick-up & drop off
  • Gondola Ride - Guests must pay upfront to the host

Schedule Details

Departure Dates:

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Departure Point:

P.za San Marco, 57, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy

Duration

3 hours(approx.)

Return details

Returns to original departure point

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Additional Information

Not wheelchair accessible

Near public transportation

Most travelers can participate

Private tour: only you & your local guide

CO2 Neutral: all tours carbon emissions are offset

On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it

This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Posted By : J8015FR_
I am very grateful to Marco for the excellent tour on Easter Sunday. Marco is a true professional with deep knowledge of Venice's history. He is a genuine patriot of Venice and not only presented historical facts but also conveyed the attitudes of Venetians towards various events, allowing us to deeply immerse ourselves in the spirit and mindset of the Venetians. I highly recommend Marco as the best guide for Venice, St. Mark's Square, and other attractions in English or Russian. Thank you, Marco, for the unforgettable experience!
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Posted On : 2024-04-01


Posted By : bjmelissa04
I don’t know if our trip to Venice would have been as amazing without our time with Roko! Our family (my husband and two teenage boys) spent two days exploring the city’s beautiful churches, palaces & the hidden streets.. he shared interesting stories that keep us all entertained.. He lead us to some amazing food destinations too, really felt he cared that we got everything we waned and more out of our time in the city!! He also knows how to take great photos (not all selfies 😂)!! I really wish he could have joined us on the rest of our trip through Italy, we missed that extra touch in the other cities!!! Thank you Roko for the experience, still dreaming of that desert from Tonolo🥰!!!
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Posted On : 2024-01-25


Posted By : RenaudSingapore
We booked the "History of Venice: San Marco Highlights Tour" with Roberto (Withlocals) and had a fantastic time. Right after we made the reservation, Roberto reached out to us to learn more about our preferences and what we wanted to explore. Based on our location, he tailored a tour that aligned perfectly with our interests. He also provided us with numerous restaurant recommendations. On the day of the excursion, he picked us up on time directly in front of our hotel, allowing us to start the tour promptly. Roberto, being a true Venetian, possesses exceptional knowledge about Venice, its locations, and history. We were thoroughly impressed by the depth of his knowledge and the fascinating details he pointed out during the tour. It was an incredible experience, and we learned a great deal. We highly recommend booking a tour with Roberto for those passionate about delving into Venice's amazing history. You won't regret It.
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Posted On : 2024-01-01


Posted By : M2505XHjonathana
Mateo is amazing. We have been traveling Italy for a few weeks and this was by far our best tour! Mateo is charming, charismatic and well versed in both the art history of the Basilica and Dodge’s Palace and the historical significance of Venezia throughout the ages. He gave us insight into creation of mosaics pointing out the differences in art styles throughout the ages. While at the same time, weaving stories based on historical legends that have been generationally passed down and on documented written history. He added personal touches by sharing how his family was impacted by events of the past. Do Not pass up the chance to book this tour with Mateo. If I could give this 15 thumbs up I would!
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Posted On : 2023-11-27


Posted By : LadyTraveller1973
We had an amazing walk with Lu. She showed us the highlights of Venice as well as the hidden gems, including some lovely surprises. She was a pleasure to spend time with and is an excellent photographer as well! Thank you for a great intro to Venice Lu!
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Posted On : 2023-07-31


Posted By : Christopher_M
This was a fantastic private tour. We learned a lot and really enjoyed learning the history and stories about Venice.
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Posted On : 2023-06-19


Posted By : Lisa M
Nicoletta met us in Piazza San Marco and together we visited the San Marco Basilica and the Doge Palace. We learned things we have never known before even after traveling to Venezia twice before, and thoroughly enjoyed this tour with Nicoletta, who really knows her information about Venezia history! We are still talking about this tour and what we learned from Nicoletta. We highly recommend Nicoletta as a guide. We found Nicoletta on "With Locals" website and we highly recommend that for finding guides for your travels!
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Posted On : 2023-06-03


Posted By : chwarden3152
We thoroughly enjoyed our tour of historic Venice. Nicole was friendly, on time, very knowledgeable, and made the tour fun and informative. We saw Saint Mark's Basilica, a prison, and the Doge's palace. We would take other tours with her. As an added plus she even recommended an excellent restaurant for lunch afterwards.
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Posted On : 2023-04-29


Posted By : Brandon_T
When the sites we planned to see were not exactly what we wanted, our guide Nicolleta pivoted with us and did an amazing job of giving us an overview of the city, drilling into interesting details about the palace, Venice history, and St. Mark's. She showed us local things you won't find in the tour books as well as gave us the right level of interesting information on the major landmarks. This was the perfect way to see Venice! I'd recommend doing this at the beginning of your stay.
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Posted On : 2022-03-28


Posted By : Kathy_R
AVOID AT ALL COSTS - NOT AS ADVERTISED - book instead through "with local" for much cheaper and same experience!!! Gondola ride is NOT included and will cost 120 EU extra for an hour ride. Tickets to Basilica and Doge Palace also NOT included even though under the tab of what to expect it says they are included. Horrible company to deal with. Viator says nothing they can do and up to the local tour operator. local tour operator says read our web page which has conflicting information on it.
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Posted On : 2022-03-27