Unmissable Venice
An introduction to Venice - Tour 1
This orientation tour is the perfect introduction to Venice, a unique city built on water and shaped by centuries of maritime power, international trade, and extraordinary artistic achievement. Designed especially for first-time visitors, the walk helps you get your bearings while discovering the city’s most iconic landmarks and understanding how Venice developed into one of Europe’s great cultural centers.
The tour begins in St. Mark’s Square, the symbolic heart of Venice and one of the most celebrated public spaces in the world. Here, you will admire St. Mark’s Basilica, a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture whose magnificent decoration reflects Venice’s historic connections with the Mediterranean world. Its marbles, columns, and golden mosaics reveal the wealth and influence of the Venetian Republic.
Nearby, stands the impressive Doge’s Palace, once the seat of political power and the residence of the doge, the ruler of Venice. The palace offers a fascinating glimpse into the government and institutions that shaped the city for centuries. Just beside it, the famous Bridge of Sighs connects the palace to the historic prisons, recalling the stories of those who once passed through its narrow corridors.
Walking through the surrounding streets, the tour continues toward the Rialto Bridge on the Grand Canal, where elegant palaces and former merchant warehouses reveal the commercial strength that made Venice a global trading power.
The tour concludes at the Rialto area, a lively and historic district where you can continue exploring at your own pace, visiting nearby markets, historic churches, and many other fascinating corners of Venice.
Duration: 2 hours
Price: €180 for small groups and families up to 8 people
Entrance to St. Mark’s Basilica: advance booking required. Appropriate dress is mandatory.
St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace - Tour 2
Discover the heart of Venice with a guided tour of St. Mark’s Square, the historic center where the city’s most famous landmarks are gathered. For centuries, this magnificent square served as the political, religious, and ceremonial hub of the Venetian Republic, welcoming travelers, merchants, and ambassadors from across the world.
The tour includes a visit to the two most important monuments of Venice: St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace.
Inside St. Mark’s Basilica, one of the most extraordinary churches in Europe and the resting place of Saint Mark the Evangelist, you will admire a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture. Its walls and domes are covered with thousands of square meters of golden mosaics that reflect light and create a breathtaking atmosphere. Precious marbles, sculptures, and intricate decorations reveal the wealth and global connections of the Venetian Republic.
The visit continues inside the magnificent Doge’s Palace, once the seat of Venice’s political power. Walking through its grand institutional chambers, you will admire masterpieces by great Venetian painters such as Titian, Tintoretto, and Veronese.
Finally, you will cross the famous Bridge of Sighs and visit the historic prisons, discovering fascinating stories about Venice’s justice system and the lives of its prisoners.
Duration: 3 hours
Price: €270 for small groups and families up to 8 people
St. Mark’s Basilica entrance: advance ticket required. Appropriate dress is mandatory
Doge’s Palace entrance: €35 full price / €15 reduced
The Doge's Palace and the Secret Itineraries - Tour 3
Dive into the hidden side of the Doge’s Palace with a fascinating guided tour that reveals both the public splendor and the secret spaces of Venice’s most powerful building. Located in St. Mark’s Square, this magnificent Gothic palace served for centuries as the center of government, justice, and administration of the Venetian Republic.
The tour begins in the grand ceremonial halls where political decisions once shaped the destiny of Venice. These magnificent chambers are decorated with impressive artworks from the 16th century, including masterpieces by Titian, Veronese, and Tintoretto. Their monumental paintings celebrate the power, wealth, and prestige of the Republic.
Beyond these official rooms lies a more mysterious part of the palace. Following special passages normally closed to visitors, you will explore hidden corridors, administrative offices, and secret chambers where state affairs were conducted.
You will also visit the historic prisons known as the “Wells” and the “Leads,” dark and uncomfortable cells that reveal a different side of Venetian history. Here, you will hear the famous story of Giacomo Casanova, one of the palace’s most legendary prisoners, and learn about his daring escape.
The experience concludes by crossing the iconic Bridge of Sighs toward the New Prisons, following the same path once taken by prisoners centuries ago.
Duration: 2 hours
Price: €200 for small groups and families up to 5 people
Secret Itineraries ticket: €40 full price / €20 reduced
Note: tickets must usually be booked months in advance
St. Mark’s Basilica and St. Mark’s bell-tower - Tour4
Experience Venice from a spectacular perspective with a guided tour dedicated to St. Mark’s Basilica and its historic bell tower, the tallest structure in the city.
The tour begins with a visit to the Loggia of St. Mark’s Basilica and the museum, where you can admire the famous bronze Horses of St. Mark. These remarkable sculptures, dating back to classical antiquity, once decorated the exterior of the basilica and are among the most important symbols of Venice.
From the loggia, you can also enjoy beautiful views over St. Mark’s Square while learning about the fascinating history of the basilica, its construction, and its role in the religious and political life of the Venetian Republic.
The experience continues with the ascent to the bell tower of St. Mark’s, which offers one of the most breathtaking panoramic views in Venice. From the top, you can admire the city’s rooftops, canals, islands, and the vast lagoon that surrounds it.
The tower once served as a watchtower and lighthouse guiding ships into the lagoon. It is also famous because Galileo Galilei demonstrated his telescope here in the early 17th century.
This tour combines history, art, and unforgettable views, offering a deeper understanding of Venice’s most iconic landmark.
Duration: 2 hours
Price: €180 for small groups and families up to 8 people
St. Mark’s Basilica entrance: advance ticket required. Appropriate dress is mandatory
Bell tower entrance: €15 per person. The tower is served by an elevator