It’s the history that made the city today. During this private tour, it’s time to discover Venice through San Marco Highlights. Embark on a storytelling journey that will keep you entertained while at the same time giving you insights you can’t find in a history book.

Delve deep into the subject with highlights and landmarks like Doge’s Palace, Basilica di San Marco and San Marco Square. Connect their relevance to this historical event and the effects it had from past to present in Venice. Thanks to your local guide, it will be as if you just took a trip back in time!

Withlocals History City Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local products and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔  CO2 Neutral: all tours carbon emissions are offset
✔  Private guide
✖  Entrance tickets to landmarks are not included
✖  Hotel pick-up & drop off
✖  Gondola Ride - Guests must pay upfront to the host
Departure & Return
Departure:  ,

In front of Caffè Florian

Return: End right where it started.
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Itinerary
1
Doge's Palace Palace built in Venetian Gothic style, and the residence of the Doge of Venice, the supreme authority of the former Republic.

Duration:  20 minutes

2
Piazza San Marco The lowest point of Venice and the city's main square where most famous buildings are located.

Duration:  40 minutes

3
Basilica di San Marco Blending the architectural styles of East and West, Venice's magnificent basilica was consecrated in 832 AD as an ecclesiastical building to house the remains of St. Mark.

Duration:  15 minutes

4
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
Additional info
•  Public transportation options are available nearby
•  Suitable for all physical fitness levels
•  Private tour: only you & your local guide
•  CO2 Neutral: all tours carbon emissions are offset
•  On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
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Price:
From $240.09
Ticket:
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
duration:
3 hours
Guide in:
English   Italian   
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Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.