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Venice: St. Mark's Basilica and Grand Canal Private Boat Tour

By CityEyes Private Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is £496 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Discover Venice’s two greatest icons in one seamless experience, combining the grandeur of St. Mark’s Basilica with a private boat tour on the Grand Canal.

This private tour offers a perfect balance of history and scenic beauty, allowing you to explore both Venice’s religious heart and its most famous waterway.

With your private guide, step inside St. Mark’s Basilica, where golden mosaics and Byzantine splendour create an awe-inspiring atmosphere.
Learn about Venice’s deep ties to Eastern and Western cultures, its powerful Doges, and the artistic masterpieces hidden within its sacred walls.

Then, leave the crowds behind and embark on a private boat ride along the Grand Canal, passing by elegant palaces, iconic bridges, and bustling Venetian life.

This unique perspective of Venice allows you to experience the city as it was meant to be seen—from the water, in the comfort of your own private vessel.

Activity location

  • Saint Mark's Basilica
    • 328 Piazza San Marco
    • 30124, Venezia, Veneto, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • P.za San Marco, 302
    • 302 Piazza San Marco
    • 30124, Venezia, Veneto, Italy

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Venice: St. Mark's Basilica and Grand Canal Private Boat Tour
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
£496.22 x 1 Adult£496.22
Total
Price is £496.22
Until Mon, 16 Mar

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private Tour Guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    1 hour Private Boat Tour
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Meet & Greet your Tour Guide at your Accommodation (only for accommodation in San Polo & San Marco)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Skip-the-Line Tickets to San Marco Basilica
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Boat/Car Transfers from/to Hotel

Know before you book

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • To ensure the safety and well-being of all our guests, every reservation that includes minors (under 18) must be accompanied by at least one adult. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept bookings made exclusively by unaccompanied minors.
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

St. Mark's Square (Pass by)

Begin your tour in the heart of Venice, Piazza San Marco, a grand square surrounded by some of the city's most iconic landmarks. As you stand beneath the towering Campanile, your guide will unveil the history of Venice’s political and religious centre, from the days of the Doge’s rule to its present-day allure. Marvel at the stunning Procuratie Vecchie and Nuove, the Clock Tower, and the grand entrance to St. Mark’s Basilica, setting the stage for the journey ahead.

Saint Mark's Basilica

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Step inside the golden jewel of Venice, the Basilica di San Marco, where shimmering Byzantine mosaics cover the domes and walls in dazzling splendour. Your private guide will illuminate the artistic and spiritual significance of this masterpiece, explaining its intricate blend of Eastern and Western influences. Admire the ornate marble floors, gilded altars, and breathtaking chapels, while uncovering the centuries-old stories that make this church one of the most revered in the world.

Grand Canal

  • 1h
Conclude your experience with a scenic boat tour along the Grand Canal, the main waterway of Venice, lined with opulent palaces, historic bridges, and bustling local life. Glide past architectural wonders such as Ca’ d’Oro, Palazzo Barbarigo, and the iconic Rialto Bridge, while your guide shares fascinating insights into the city’s maritime legacy. This unforgettable ride offers a unique perspective of Venice, allowing you to admire its timeless beauty from the water.

Location

Activity location

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    Saint Mark's Basilica
    • 328 Piazza San Marco
    • 30124, Venezia, Veneto, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    P.za San Marco, 302
    • 302 Piazza San Marco
    • 30124, Venezia, Veneto, Italy

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