St. Mark's Square in Venice

Our Venice in One Day package is a great value for touring Venice!

Take two very different & diverse tours to get a thorough introduction to the city.

This package offers flexibility to adapt the tour itinerary to suit your personal schedule. The two featured tours - Original Venice Walk & the Grand Canal Boat Tour - can be taken in a single day or over a two-day period. So, during most of the year, if you arrive late in Venice you can take the Grand Canal Boat Tour at 5:30 pm on the day you arrive, and the following day take the Walking Tour of Venice. (You must confirm at the time of booking)

ORIGINAL VENICE WALKING TOUR

Visit St. Mark's Square and learn the history that lies behind the walls of its most famous landmarks - the Basilica and its Byzantine heritage, the Doge's Palace and its adjoining prisons - that retain the true secrets to comprehend how a city built on swamps became one of the most enlightened cities in the western world.

Then, leave the square and crowds behind to discover the "REAL Venice." Enter a labyrinth of narrow passageways and alleys where an enchanting city of meandering canals punctuated by delicate bridges awaits you.

And, of course, discover how Venice is today and how it is to live in the most unique city in the World, though not the most practical.

Explore the lively Campo Santa Maria Formosa with its outstanding Gothic Palaces and at the Scuola di San Marco learn about the famous trade schools of Venice that provided the foundations of the great mercantile empire.

And, through the sights and historical narrations, learn how illustrious Venetians like Marco Polo - and more common citizens - made this city of stone a vibrant and magical place. See Marco Polo's House and enjoy tales of this legendary globe-trotting Venetian.

Admire the Church of San Giovanni e Paolo "the Pantheon of Venice," enter an old merchants' warehouse and see the most beautiful well-head in Venice before finishing the tour near the Rialto bridge. The tour finishes at the Rialto Bridge.

Important Notes:

Guaranteed no line waiting to enter St. Mark's Basilica.

Shoulders and knees must be covered to enter St. Mark's Basilica. Also, large bags are not allowed inside.

Sometimes the Basilica is closed to the public because of festivities or high water.

GRAND CANAL BOAT TOUR

Cruise along the Grand Canal & minor canals of Venice in a luxurious motor-launch on a guided tour to discover the true magic of the world's most beautiful city. Enjoy an intimate and rewarding boat tour of Venice that is an ABSOLUTE MUST FOR THE FIRST-TIME VISITOR TO VENICE!

In a city built on water, the best way to appreciate its beauty and uniqueness is on our informative and entertaining boat tour of the Grand Canal & minor canals of Venice.

Admire the play of light as we glide along the Grand Canal, the main street of Venice! Our friendly and knowledgeable guides will introduce you to the splendid palaces, churches, bridges, gardens and warehouses that line the Grand Canal of Venice.

Travelling in a luxurious motor-launch, along with a glass or two of sparkling Prosecco wine, our boat tour of the Grand Canal will bring alive all the magic of Venice.

Learn about the origins and evolution of Venice's most important street, and afterwards enjoy a fascinating voyage through the minor canals of Venice to see parts of the city seldom visited by tourists. Unlike a ride in a Gondola, on our Grand Canal boat tour you will travel through many diverse areas of the city through which you'll enjoy a thorough introduction to the city of Venice.

Ideal for photographers! On our Grand Canal Boat Tour we use small boats to navigate the minor canals and the boats have enough space for everyone to sit outside to take photographs and to listen to the detailed commentary of our guides. All boats are equipped with microphones and speakers so you can clearly hear your guide.

An absolute must for the first-time visitor to Venice, our Grand Canal Boat Tour will provide you with memories that will last you a lifetime.

Please Note:

Maximum of 8 persons per tour.

Tour does not include hotel pick-up. If you choose to take the two tour elements on two consecutive days, you must specify the dates and times for each tour where requested on the Order Form. Rates are per person and in US dollars. Please reserve online or call us toll-free at 800-208-4421.