Venice Private Walking & Doge's Palace Tour
2h30
Private
By walk
About this activity
There are a plethora of things to do and see! If you just have a day or two, prioritizing and organizing what to do in Venice isn’t the easiest. However, that’s not the only problem you might encounter! Venice’s baffling architecture, traditions, and history draw millions of travellers every year; The main attractions get pretty crowded, especially the during peak season. Hence, the second issue lies in accessing the most popular landmarks without hours of tiresome queuing.
Buying our Private Walking Tour of Venice tackles both problems. It grants you a wholesome personalized introduction to Venetian history, curiosities, and landmarks. Besides, our knowledgeable guide is always ready to resolve your doubts, satisfy your curiosity as well as share with you handy local tips. Being a private tour, you can make it as detailed or as brief as you wish; If there are certain things that interest you more than others, or you need to take a coffee break, please let our guide know! We will do our best to accommodate you.
In addition to the excellent scoop of the city, you will receive an incredibly fast skip-the-line access to Doge’s Palace. Skipping the queue will save you a minimum of two hours of stressful waiting. Also, the Doge’ Palace tickets that come with the tour include entry to other three museums: Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana Monumental Rooms, Museo Archeologico Nazionale, and Museo Correr. You are welcome to visit these exhibitions after your tour is over. You can do so at your own pace and time as the tickets are valid for three months. So, take it easy, relax and allow our guides to take you on a journey you won’t forget.
A Bit of History
The city of Venice is remarkable by Italian as well as international merits. It’s hard to believe the epic floating city we love today was once nothing more than a marshy lagoon scarcely inhabited by fishermen. In fact, it’s existence was largely uneventful until the 5th century AD.
The islands, separated from the mainland by a flat stretch of sea, gained popularity during Attila’s violent barbaric invasions. The lagoon became a safe haven for people running from the barbaric raids and soon grew into a lively settlement. The name, Venice, is based on the name of the runaway Veneti people living in the present-day Veneto region.
The rest of the story is pretty clear… Thanks to its exceptionally great strategic position on the sea, Venice became heaving commercial hub. The import of exotic species and silk from the far Orient was Venetian specialty. The city’s luck and trading importance declined after the naval discoveries of the Americas which took the sea trade in the opposite direction.
You can learn this and much, much more when you take the private walking tour of Venice with us!
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Buying our Private Walking Tour of Venice tackles both problems. It grants you a wholesome personalized introduction to Venetian history, curiosities, and landmarks. Besides, our knowledgeable guide is always ready to resolve your doubts, satisfy your curiosity as well as share with you handy local tips. Being a private tour, you can make it as detailed or as brief as you wish; If there are certain things that interest you more than others, or you need to take a coffee break, please let our guide know! We will do our best to accommodate you.
In addition to the excellent scoop of the city, you will receive an incredibly fast skip-the-line access to Doge’s Palace. Skipping the queue will save you a minimum of two hours of stressful waiting. Also, the Doge’ Palace tickets that come with the tour include entry to other three museums: Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana Monumental Rooms, Museo Archeologico Nazionale, and Museo Correr. You are welcome to visit these exhibitions after your tour is over. You can do so at your own pace and time as the tickets are valid for three months. So, take it easy, relax and allow our guides to take you on a journey you won’t forget.
A Bit of History
The city of Venice is remarkable by Italian as well as international merits. It’s hard to believe the epic floating city we love today was once nothing more than a marshy lagoon scarcely inhabited by fishermen. In fact, it’s existence was largely uneventful until the 5th century AD.
The islands, separated from the mainland by a flat stretch of sea, gained popularity during Attila’s violent barbaric invasions. The lagoon became a safe haven for people running from the barbaric raids and soon grew into a lively settlement. The name, Venice, is based on the name of the runaway Veneti people living in the present-day Veneto region.
The rest of the story is pretty clear… Thanks to its exceptionally great strategic position on the sea, Venice became heaving commercial hub. The import of exotic species and silk from the far Orient was Venetian specialty. The city’s luck and trading importance declined after the naval discoveries of the Americas which took the sea trade in the opposite direction.
You can learn this and much, much more when you take the private walking tour of Venice with us!
Included
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Local taxes
- Professional guide
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Private tour
- Entry/Admission - Doge's Palace
- Guaranteed to skip the lines
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
90%
Cultural
85%
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