Venice Express Day Tour: Gondola & Doge's Palace

4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Experience the best of Venice in record time with this expertly crafted express tour. Designed for travelers with limited time, this tour ensures you see Venice’s most famous landmarks with ease. Start at the iconic Rialto Market and Bridge, where you’ll learn about Venice’s history and local life. Then relax on a traditional gondola ride through the city’s scenic canals to check a quintessential Venetian experience off your bucket list. Admire St. Mark’s Basilica from the outside, and then skip the line and delve into the history of Venetian politics and power at the Doge’s Palace. Wander through its opulent halls, explore the prisons, and cross the Bridge of Sighs—all while uncovering the city's fascinating untold stories.

What's Included

Local English-speaking guide
Pre-reserved Doge's Palace ticket
30-minute gondola ride
Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a green Walks sign. This tour meets outside the entrance of the Church of San Giacometto at Campo San Giacomo di Rialto 255, 30125 Venezia VE, Italy.

End point

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Begin near the Rialto Bridge, one of Venice’s most iconic sights. Make your way through the lively Rialto Market, where locals shop for fresh seafood and produce, and learn about the city’s maritime heritage from your expert guide. You’ll uncover stories of how Venice rose from the lagoon to become a global power.

    1 hour 15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2

    Next, you'll glide through Venice’s canals on a gondola ride. Hop aboard and take in the beauty of Venice from the water. Your gondolier will navigate quiet canals to give you a serene and unforgettable perspective of this enchanting city.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Pause in St. Mark's Square to admire Venice's most famous church from the outside. Your guide will point out the breathtaking Byzantine architecture and share its connection to the city’s religious and artistic heritage.

    15 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 4

    Finish your tour with a visit to the Doge’s Palace. You'll once again skip the line to wander through its luxurious halls, cross the haunting Bridge of Sighs, and explore the palace’s darker side in its historic prisons. There's no better place to discover fascinating insights into Venetian politics and power.

    2 hours Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour is in English.
  • Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
  • This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
  • In case of unforeseen circumstances such as bad weather (heavy rain, strong wind, high tide) conditions that prevent the gondola ride from taking place or any operational or safety reasons beyond our control it may be substituted for another experience, but no refund will be provided.
Supplied by Walks - Italy & Spain

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Half-day Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Gondola Cruises
Water Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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

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