Venice Highlights | Private

Winding waterways and a labyrinthine center make exploring the highlights of Venice a challenge for travelers. Acquaint yourself with the Queen of the Adriatic the right way by letting our local guide share the very best of their city.

Explore such attractions as the Rialto Bridge, Doge’s Palace, and Saint Mark’s Basilica, entering inside the Byzantine basilica with VIP entrance to marvel at its unparalleled opulence.

Start at the heart of Venice in Piazza San Marco (St Mark’s Square)

Overlooking the lagoon, the picturesque Piazza San Marco is lined with old arcaded buildings built in the Venetian Renaissance style. Within the vaulted arcades are plush eighteenth-century cafés filled with delicious treats and coffee and live classical music.

Thanks to our skip-the-line bookings you will avoid wasting time and will delve straight into the majestic Saint Mark’s Basilica. Your expert guide will tell you all there is to know about the history and secrets of Venice’s most prominent church, opulently decorated with dazzling Byzantine-style mosaics, which transfix believers lifting them up to a heavenly world.

Next, as the gentle waves of the lagoon ripple against the shores, you will continue your tour along the canals, rimmed with stunning Gothic-style buildings with tented roofs topped by pinnacles. We will pass famous landmarks such as the bustling shops of the Rialto Bridge and the elegant Ponte dei Sospiri (the Bridge of Sighs).

Visit the Doge’s Palaces’ and optionally the Secret Passage

Add a touch of mystery to your tour and visit also the Secret Itinerary through the Doge’s Palace. This option allows you to wind your way across dimly-light dungeons, torture chambers, and narrow staircases. The darkest secrets of Venice’s history are hidden in these Rooms.

If you wish to see a particular site on your Venice highlights tour, please get in touch with us and our staff will tailor a tour that suits your needs.