Discover the heart of Venice on an exclusive private tour through its most iconic landmarks. Your experience begins in the magnificent Piazza San Marco, often described as the most beautiful drawing room in Europe, where you will admire the elegant Campanile, the historic Clock Tower, and the charming cafés that have witnessed centuries of Venetian life.
Tour Overview
Meet your private guide beneath the Column of St. Theodore in Piazza San Marco and begin your exclusive journey through the Doge's Palace, the magnificent seat of power of the Venetian Republic. Originally built as a fortress in the 9th century, the palace evolved into one of Venice's greatest architectural masterpieces, adorned with works by Sansovino, Titian, Tintoretto, and Veronese.
Your visit includes the elegant Golden Staircase, the Doge's Apartments, and the magnificent State Rooms, culminating in the spectacular Hall of the Great Council, where Tintoretto's monumental Paradise dominates one of the largest rooms in Europe.
You will then cross the iconic Bridge of Sighs to explore the historic prisons before returning to the palace courtyard to admire Sansovino's impressive Giants' Staircase, where the Doges of Venice were once ceremonially crowned.
Your experience continues with skip-the-line access to St. Mark's Basilica, one of the finest examples of Byzantine architecture in the world. Inside, admire its breathtaking interior, illuminated by more than 8,000 square metres of shimmering gold mosaics, before discovering the magnificent Pala d'Oro and stepping onto the panoramic terrace for unforgettable views over Piazza San Marco and a close-up look at the Basilica's famous bronze horses.
Tour itinerary
Meeting point
Meet your guide at Piazza San Marco under San Teodoro's column
Tintoretto's Paradise
The Hall of the Great Council was the political heart of the Venetian Republic, where up to 2,000 nobles gathered to shape the future of Venice. Dominating the hall is Tintoretto's Paradise, one of the largest oil paintings ever created and a masterpiece of Venetian art.
The Bridge of Sighs
The Bridge of Sighs is one of Venice's most iconic landmarks, connecting the Doge's Palace to the historic New Prisons. According to the legend it was names after the sighs of prisoners catching the last glimpse of Venice before imprisonment.
Scala dei Giganti
The Giants' Staircase, designed by Jacopo Sansovino in the 16th century, was the ceremonial entrance to the Doge's Palace and the site where the Doges of Venice were officially crowned.