118 - Private Venice Tour

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• Enjoy a fascinating stroll through Venice with your private expert local guide

• Gain exclusive LivTours access to St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace

• Explore the wonders of the highlights of Venice with your private expert guide

• Admire the two most sought after monuments in Venice on a private half day tour

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On LivTour’s Private Venice Tour, you will enjoy the luxury of a completely private group giving you the luxury of interacting with your expert local guide easily. Privileged access to some of the most sought after monuments of Venice - Saint Mark’s Basilica, including the panoramic terraces, and the Doge’s Palace, including the secret rooms means you make the most of your time.

You will explore the breathtaking Saint Mark’s Basilica, which is filled with mosaics of golden tiles and carries the nickname of the Golden Basilica. This impressive building is a must see for any visitor to Venice. LivTours has exclusive access allowing you to bypass the often long lines, so you will be able to dive right into the heart of Venice. A local saying states that once you have heard the stories about the Basilica, you will know the stories of the city.

Your private guide will share with you the impressive Doge’s (Duke’s) Palace, set on the edge of the Grand Canal, more than 120 Doge’s have called this home over the course of seven centuries. In addition, to the beautifully decorated and ornate rooms you will also be given exclusive access to the secret rooms where you will hear stories of Venice’s dark past.

Make the most of your time in the city of water on this half day tour!

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On LivTours Private Venice Tour, you will start by meeting your private guide in the picturesque St. Mark’s Square with a perfect view of the breathtaking St. Mark’s Basilica. Starting with LivTour’s privileged access you will spend your time admiring the ornate interior rather than waiting in line. Constructed in the 9th century, this basilica has been decorated with hundreds of thousands of golden mosaic tiles, giving it the rightly earned nickname. On your private tour, you will learn why it has played such a key role in the history of Venice and your guide will make sure you have plenty of time to explore the numerous treasures.

Up until the 19th century, this breathtaking Basilica was the Doge’s (Duke’s) private chapel and connected by a covered walkway that still connects the two buildings. St. Mark’s Basilica holds the religious past (and present) of Venice, the Doge’s Palace holds the fascinating, and sometimes dark, political past. As well as Venice's independent government offices, prisons and courts. Your guide will regale you with the secret stories of the Palace as you walk through the Doge’s private, luxurious apartments and impressive halls such as the Hall of the Great Council.

The next part of your private tour takes you to visit the prisons where your expert guide will share with you the scary, dark and gory stories of the past. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to admire the Doge’s outstanding gun collection up close. Get your cameras ready, as a last stop, you will walk through the famous Bridge of Sighs and discover how it got its English name!

After exploring the religious and political centers of Venice, you will have a better understanding of this complicated beautiful city. Sigh and be amazed by the enchanting scenery, incredible stories and wonderful world that you have learned about during this exclusive Venice private tour.

Please Note:

*During the low season (November 3-March 30) it is not possible to reserve tickets for St. Mark’s Basilica and skip the line. Due to the low number of visitors there are generally no lines during this period.

*In order to book this experience, you need to be at least 2 participants.