Overview Discover the iconic highlights of Venice in a single day! During your tour, you’ll visit landmark locations such as Doge’s Palace, St. Mark’s Basilica, the Grand Canal, and the Rialto Bridge. Your guide will accompany you on foot and by boat, providing fascinating insights into Venice’s rich history.

Begin your tour with a 30-minute gondola ride through Venice’s beautiful canals. Learn about the city’s unique transportation system, its delicious food culture, and the intricate network of winding channels. As you cross the Rialto Bridge, don’t forget to take a photo of the stunning Grand Canal.

Afterward, take a stroll through Piazza San Marco, where your guide will share the history behind St. Mark’s Basilica, the Clock Tower, and the San Marco Bell Tower. After some free time for lunch, you’ll meet again to visit Doge’s Palace, the stunning mansion that has preserved masterpieces from Italian artists. As you explore the palace, you’ll uncover captivating stories about power, politics, and corruption in Venice’s past.

Next, you’ll explore the palace’s grand hall, filled with frescoes by artists like Veronese and Tintoretto, and learn about the mystery behind the black veil in the hall’s painted series of doges. Then, you’ll visit the massive armory and the “New Prisons,” where your guide will share dark tales about the lives of Venetian prisoners. You’ll also stop at the Bridge of Sighs, where the view isn’t as romantic as you might have imagined.

To end the tour, return to the awe-inspiring St. Mark’s Basilica. Here, you’ll gain exclusive access to the balcony to admire the magnificent mosaics, including the famed bronze horses. Step out onto the high terraces for spectacular views over St. Mark’s Square, Doge’s Palace, and the vast lagoon that surrounds Venice.

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