About This Tour
Experience Venice on a private full-day tour that combines the city’s top highlights with the personal attention of a dedicated guide. Begin by crossing the iconic Rialto Bridge and exploring the lively market where Venetians have traded for centuries. Glide along the Grand Canal on a private gondola, and then enjoy skip-the-line access to St. Mark’s Basilica. Finally, step inside the Doge’s Palace to walk through grand halls once ruled by Venice’s powerful dukes. With flexible pacing and expert insights into the city’s history and art, this private experience captures the very best of Venice in just one day.
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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.
Special Instructions
- Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour start time for check-in. No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows. - Due to the religious nature of sites on this tour, all individuals (regardless of gender) must cover their shoulders and knees. It is acceptable to bring extra coverings to put on just before entering a holy site. Walks cannot be responsible for anyone denied entry. - Sites visited on this tour occasionally close due to holy days, high tides, and/or flooding. If the local municipality restricts access due to high tide and there are no walkways available, it is the client’s responsibility to bring appropriate footwear (e.g., boots). The guide will modify the itinerary to include alternate dry paths whenever possible. - Lunch is not included on this tour. Your guide will give you recommendations and tell you where to meet after lunch but please be aware that it is your responsibility to arrive at the meeting point in time for your PM tour. - If the client chooses not to attend the walking tour due to adverse weather, no refund will be issued. However, the client may still participate in the second part of the tour if they notify us in advance. - Large bags and backpacks cannot be accommodated on this tour. - All guests must supply their full name that matches a valid ID at the time of the booking. Should you fail to provide these, your reservation will be canceled. Name changes are not permitted. - Please note that a photo ID is required to visit the St. Marks Basilica. Failure to bring an ID can result in the security staff refusing your entrance to the monument. - Please be aware that this tour involves extended periods of standing, which may not be suitable for travelers with certain health conditions or mobility limitations.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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