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10 Best Private Tours In Venice

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The 10 most popular private tours in Venice. What each one includes, who runs it, and what you pay.

10 Best Private Tours In Venice

Private 4hrs Venice Tour: Doge’s Palace, Grand Canal & St Mark’s

Private 4hrs Venice Tour: Doge's Palace, Grand Canal & St Mark's - Doge’s Palace and the prisons: where power got theatrical

1.Private 4hrs Venice Tour: Doge’s Palace, Grand Canal & St Mark’s

Most Popular★ 4.5

A private 4-hour Venice loop hitting Doge’s Palace, St Mark’s Basilica, and the Grand Canal by motorboat, with skip-the-line access.

“Christina was very professional but not stuffy! So much great information and told to us in a very fun way.. but she also was accommodating for our family when we needed breaks. She gave many good tips for when we were on our own later. Highly recommend!”

715 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $594.96by Avventure Bellissime

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Venice: Private Entry Doge Palace & St. Mark Terraces Tour

Venice: Private Entry Doge Palace & St. Mark Terraces Tour - Doge’s Palace highlights: staircases, council rooms, and Venetian art

2.Venice: Private Entry Doge Palace & St. Mark Terraces Tour

★ 4.8

Early access to Doge’s Palace, skip-the-line St. Mark’s Basilica, the Bridge of Sighs, and terrace views from above in 2.5 hours.

“I can’t say enough about our guide who was one of the highlights on the tour. He was so knowledgeable, friendly, and warm. He kept us going and educated us the entire time throughout our tour. Even with his broken hand he was so enthusiastic. I would highly recommend this tour not only because of…”

337 reviews2.5 hoursFrom $72by Wander Italy

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Private or Semi Doge’s Palace & Saint Mark’s Basilica Guided Tour

Private or Semi Doge's Palace & Saint Mark's Basilica Guided Tour - Inside St. Mark’s Basilica: Golden Mosaics Plus Real Context

Venice Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Semi-Private Tour, Max 6 People

Venice Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Semi-Private Tour, Max 6 People - Doge’s Palace: Hall of the Great Council to the Prison

Best of Venice Private Tour: St. Mark’s Doge Palace Gondola Ride

Best of Venice Private Tour: St. Mark's Doge Palace Gondola Ride - Starting at Chiesa di San Giacomo di Rialto: get your bearings fast

Venice Skip the Line Saint Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace Private Tour

Venice Skip the Line Saint Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace Private Tour - Horses, Museum Rooms, and Why the Guide’s Path Matters

Venice: St Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace Private Tour

Venice: St Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace Private Tour - St. Mark’s Basilica: how to see the gold without losing your mind

7.Venice: St Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace Private Tour

★ 4.8

Skip lines at St Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace with a private art historian guide, from gold mosaics to the Bridge of Sighs.

“Lucia, the guide was so passionate about all of the information. It is a wonderful experience. I would highly recommend it to anyone who wanted history involved with their tour.”

56 reviewsFrom $396.50by ItalianVista

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Private Doge’s Palace & St Mark’s Basilica After Hours Night Tour

Private Doge's Palace & St Mark's Basilica After Hours Night Tour - Piazza San Marco start: the square that sets the stage

8.Private Doge’s Palace & St Mark’s Basilica After Hours Night Tour

★ 5.0

Private after-hours Doge’s Palace and St Mark’s Basilica tour with exclusive night access, expert guide, and mosaics revealed by light.

“Grace or Grazia was a fantastic guide for our night tour of Dodge’s Palace and St Mark’s basilica. We enjoyed our private tour and with very few other groups visiting at the same time we were able to take our time and truly soak in everything without large crowds of people. Grazia was warm and…”

56 reviews3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $452.56by LivTours

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Private Venice Family Tour with Saint Mark’s & Doge’s Palace

Private Venice Family Tour with Saint Mark’s & Doge’s Palace - Meeting at Colonna di San Marco: how the tour starts smoothly

9.Private Venice Family Tour with Saint Mark’s & Doge’s Palace

★ 5.0

A private, family-friendly route through St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace with skip-the-line tickets, a kids’ treasure hunt, and prizes.

“Excellent tour of St. Mark's and Doge's Palace. Our tour guide Valentina was very engaged with our 9 and 11-yr old kids. She had a "Mary Poppins" bag with so much of wonderful surprises. The kids loved role playing as the Doge and the Lion. The treasure hunt was very engaging for them. In the…”

50 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $300.37by LivTours

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St Mark’s Basilica & Doge’s Palace Skip the Line – Semi-Private

St Mark’s Basilica & Doge’s Palace Skip the Line - Semi-Private - Doge’s Palace after the Basilica: architecture and power in one guided hour

10.St Mark’s Basilica & Doge’s Palace Skip the Line – Semi-Private

★ 5.0

Semi-private Venice tour with fast-track access, expert commentary, and guided visits to St Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace in a small group.

“A wonderful guide. Extremely knowledgeable and friendly guide. The Basilica and Palace are beautiful. Would definitely recommend.”

42 reviews2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $170.78by Babylon Tours Venice

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