Excursions in Venice
*The itinerary and duration of the excursions are subject to change.
Other excursions available, contact your travel agent for more information.
GUIDED WALKING TOUR OF VENICE
Duration: 1h30
Panoramic walking tour of Venice, including St. Mark’s Square, with emphasis on the history and origins of the main monuments of Venice such as St. Mark’s Basilica, the Bell Tower, the Doge’s Palace, the ‘’Pantheon’’of Venice, the Clock Tower and the Santa Maria Formosa Church. Tour ends at St. Mark’s Square.
Meeting point: Calle Larga de l’Ascension, in front of the Post Office. Brown wooden newsstand with a yellow sign “MEETING POINT”.
PRICE PER PERSON: $41
From March 28 to November 03, 2024
| Departure time | 09:00 |
| Every day | English, French and Spanish |
THREE ISLANDS: MURANO, BURANO AND TORCELLO
Duration: 6 hours
Transfer from Venice to Murano by boat for a visit to a glassblowing factory. You will then discover Burano, famous for its lace production and its colorful fishermen’s homes. Continue to Torcello where the first settlers arrived and was once the most populous island of the region. A tour escort will assist you on the islands. Entrance fees for the churches in Torcello are not included.
Meeting point: In front of the Prison Palace (yellow box) between the Doge’s Palace and the Hotel Danieli. The tour will end in Saint Mark’s Square
PRICE PER PERSON: $42
From November 01, 2023 to November 03, 2024
| Departure time | 11:00 |
| Every day | English, French, Spanish and Italian |
VENICE AND GONDOLA RIDE
Duration: 2 hours
Enjoy a historical walking tour from St. Marks Square to the Rialto Bridge, passing through the most important Venetian highlights such as the Doge’s Palace, St. Mark’s Basilica, the Clock- tower, the Bridge of Sighs and the Fenice Opera House. Later, embark on a gondola for a 30-minute tour on the Grand Canal and the small surrounding canals. Entrance fees not included.
The gondola is not considered private, it is shared with other guests not belonging to the same party – Each gondola can accommodate up to 5 people. The tour will not operate on days the weather does not permit.
Meeting point: Campo San Gallo, San Marco 1093/B, close to San Marco Square.
PRICE PER PERSON: $83
From March 28 to November 10, 2024
| Every day | Walking tour at 09:15 and gondola ride at 11:45 – English and Italian |
| Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday | Walking tour at 11:00 and gondola ride at 14:30 – French |
| Every day | Walking tour at 11:30 and gondola ride at 14:30 – English |
| Every day | Walking tour at 14:00 and gondola ride at 16:45 – English and Spanish |
| Every day from May 01 to September 30 | Walking tour at 16:00 and gondola ride at 18:15 – English |
THE DOGE'S PALACE
Duration: 1h15
Experience a step back in time with this unforgettable visit of the Doge’s Palace (Palazzo Ducale). This building of Gothic art made history for its political power. You will be impressed by the details of the golden staircase and the realism of the paintings depicted by the artists. You will be accompanied by a qualified guide. Then you will be able to visit on your own the Museo Correr (Old Royal Palace), Biblioteca Marciana and National Archeological Museum in St.Mark’s Square.
Meeting point: Calle Larga de l’Ascension, in front of the Post Office. Brown wooden newsstand with a yellow sign “MEETING POINT”.
PRICE PER PERSON: $89
From March 28 to November 03, 2024
| Departure time | 11:45 and 15:45 |
| Every day | English, French and Spanish |
THE DOGE’S PALACE, ST. MARK’S BASILICA AND THE BRIDGE OF SIGHS
Duration: 1h30
Experience a step back in time with this unforgettable visit of the Doge’s Palace (Palazzo Ducale). You will be impressed by the details of the golden staircase and the realism of the paintings depicted by the artists. Afterwards, you will visit one of the most majestic cathedrals in the world, St. Mark’s Basilica. Enjoy a guided visit to admire this masterpiece of byzantine art, its gold mosaics and marble floors. Next, the guide will take you to the Bridge of Sighs, a passageway that leads you directly to the dark prison cells of the Doge’s Palace. Afterward, you may visit on your own the other magnificent palaces in St. Mark’s Square (Old Royal Palace now Museo Correr, Museo Archeologico Nazionale and Monumental rooms of the Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana).
Meeting point: Campo San Gallo, San Marco 1093/B, Venice Tours office, close to San Marco Square.
PRICE PER PERSON: $132
From May 01 to November 10, 2024
| Departure time | 09:00, 10:00, 10:15, 11:15 and (14:00 – every day) |
| Monday to Saturday | English |
| Departure time | 14:15 |
| Every day | French |
*The tour will not operate on June 22 & 25, July 5, 6, and 13, August 15 and November 01, 2024
VENICE AT YOUR FINGERTIPS
Travel differently with your smartphone. Enjoy this self-guided experience by downloading an app which will guide you through all the treasures of Venice at your own pace. This app won’t use up any data connection as it runs on GPS only. Available in 5 languages (English and French included).
ITINERARY 1 : Live the soul of Venice and discover its heart through the most picturesque corners and singular squares of the city. The itinerary includes the ancient Jewish ghetto and Cannaregio area, the Arsenale and Castello area, where Venice’s fleet was built. From San Rocco and Frari Basilica to the world famous Rialto Bridge, the Accademia Bridge, Dorsoduro area, and the Grand Canal, the main waterway of Venice. You may also discover the islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello.
Duration: approximately 5 hours
Departure time: every day at 09:30 – 10:00 – 10:30 – 11:00 – 11:30 – 12:00 – 12:30 – 14:00 – 14:30 – 15:00 – 15:30 – 16:00 – 16:30
PRICE PER PERSON: $21
ITINERARY 2 : Get on the public boat and discover the main waterway of Venice, the Grand Canal, 4 km long. You will discover more than 200 magnificent palaces that belonged to the Venetian nobles and the Doges. During this incredible experience the boat will pass under the Rialto Bridge, the oldest in Venice.
Duration: approximately 1 hour
Departure time: every day at 9:30 – 11:00 – 14:00 – 15:00
Meeting Point: Collect the app and/or boat ticket at Venice Tours Assistance Point in St. Mark’s Square, Calle Larga Ascensione, 1257. The Assistance Point is a brown newsstand between the Fendi boutique and the Post Office with a sign “VENICE TOURS – ASSISTANCE POINT”.
PRICE PER PERSON: $24