

Bridge of Sighs Tours and Tickets
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As poignant as it is beautiful, Venice’s 17th-century, white-limestone Bridge of Sighs (Ponte dei Sospiri) spans the narrow Rio di Palazzo canal between the interrogation rooms in the Doge’s Palace (Palazzo Ducale) and the New Prisons just opposite. It’s one of the most famous bridges in the Floating City.
Open Summer 9am - 7pm (until 6pm in Winter)
Doges Palace, Venice, 30124
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Private Gondola Ride Danieli - Bridge of Sighs
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Gondolas can access narrow canals that large boats and water buses cannot reach, providing exceptional views. Enjoy the perfect combination of great attractions, including St. Mark's Square and the Bridge of Sighs, with historic buildings and narrow waterways on this private gondola ride from Danieli Station. With online booking you won't have to worry about having cash or negotiating the price.
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$67.23
Price varies by group size
From
$67.23
Price varies by group size

Legendary Venice St. Mark's Basilica with Terrace Access & Doge's Palace
1928
Delve into Venetian history on this tour that showcases two of the city's most iconic structures and sheds light on the stories behind them both. Enjoy skip-the-line access to both popular attractions. Your first stop is legendary St. Mark's Basilica. Wander around the mosaic-covered interior and Byzantine treasures while a local guide fills you in on how this collection came to be. Enjoy the stunning view on Piazza San Marco with your special access to St Marks' balcony, then continue to the Doge’s Palace to explore the former political heart of Venice.
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$87.91
From
$87.91

Doge's Palace & Prisons Tour
329
Experience the magnificence and mystery of the Doge’s Palace in Venice with this skip-the-line ticket. Head to the front of the queue with your guide, and then wander through the palace’s ornate public rooms as you learn the history of Venice’s powerful rulers. Admire magnificent interior artwork, including Renaissance masterpieces by painters Tintoretto and Veronese. Explore the palace’s darker side with a visit to the prison quarters and a walk across the notorious Bridge of Sighs.
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$71.37
Price varies by group size
From
$71.37
Price varies by group size

Skip the Line Venice Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica Tour - T23
96
View two highlights of St. Mark’s Square in Venice without waiting in the main entrance lines on this walking tour. Bypass the ticket lines at the Doge’s Palace to see its gilded rooms, and cross the Bridge of Sighs to the prison building as you learn about the 1,000-year history of Venice’s republic. Then, tour St. Mark’s Basilica to admire the mosaics and treasures of this Byzantine masterpiece. Admission fees included.
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$86.88
Price varies by group size
From
$86.88
Price varies by group size

Venice Super Saver: Skip-the-Line Doge's Palace and St Mark’s Basilica Tours plus Venice Walking Tour
209
See two of Venice’s most iconic attractions and save 10% when you book them together with this Super Saver. Head to the front of the long queues with skip-the-line access to the famed Doge’s Palace and St Mark’s Basilica. Learn the history behind these architectural wonders from your local guide, and explore some of Venice’s lesser-known sights on a walking tour. Complete both tours in the same day with a break in between to spend at your leisure, depending on the operational schedule.
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$112.74
Price varies by group size
From
$112.74
Price varies by group size

Private City Kickstart Tour: Venice
33
Discover the best of Venice in just two hours with a private guide who shares the highlights of the popular Italian city. Visit destinations such as Campo San Polo, the Grand Canal, and Rialto Bridge, and learn about the architecture and culture of Venice from your guide.
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$115.84
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From
$115.84
Price varies by group size

Skip the line Doge's Palace Guided Walking Tour in Venice
10
If it’s your first time in Venice, the Doges Palace is probably top of your must-see list, and this tour ensures you make the most of your time. Avoid the queues with skip-the-line entrance, walk across the iconic Bridge of Sighs, marvel at the Golden Staircase, and admire art masterpieces by Tintoretto and Titian.
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$61.02
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$61.02

Small-Group The Secrets of Venice: introduction to the city & gondola crossing
39
Come with me to discover the secrets of Venice with a different kind of tour that will make you feel like a true Venetian citizen and will help you to get the best of the city during your entire stay.
In addition to the most famous places in Venice (such as San Marco Square and the Rialto Bridge) I will guide you through the most hidden and non-touristic parts of the city where we can analyse its history and its construction. I will focus on architecture and its culture with amusing anecdotes and legendary discoveries. We will take a walk through alleys, bridges and small squares-like observing a part of the city that you probably would not see without getting lost in it. During the excursion we will also try a short ride with the gondola often used by Venetians to facilitate movements and I will share my experiences and curiosities to make you feel like home. You will be able to solve all the curiosities that you have in mind and do not let you sleep at night, I will take care of answering all your questions myself!
*FOR PRIVATE TOURS PLEASE CONTACT ME*
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$50.68
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$50.68

Doge's Palace Privileged Entrance and Guided Tour
23
Skip the line and leave the modern world behind on a 2-hour guided tour of the Doge’s Palace in Venice. Discover layers of rich history, from 14th-century foundations to a gilded staircase and the picturesque Bridge of Sighs. Step into the world of powerful doges, merchants and explorers, and learn about Venetian culture and traditions through one of the city’s most dramatic landmarks.
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$52.09
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$52.09

Venice Doge's Palace & St Mark's Basilica guided Tour
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The Doge’s Palace and Saint Mark’s Basilica are two of Venice’s most beloved destinations, but the two landmarks can have ticket lines to match. See both landmarks with a private guide on a 2-hour tour that includes skip-the-line access, so you can make the most of your time in Venice.
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$86.88
From
$86.88

Venice Skip the Line Saint Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace Private Tour
46
Experience the grandeur and history of Venice on this private tour of St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace. Admire the shimmering mosaics and golden altars of the city’s most famous cathedral, and see masterpieces by Titian and Tintoretto as you wander through the lavish chambers of the Venetian Republic’s one-time rulers. Skip the long lines at both attractions with priority access (from April to October), so you don't waste a minute of precious vacation time.
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$328.90
Price varies by group size
From
$328.90
Price varies by group size

Venice Walking Tour and Gondola Ride
8
The ideal introduction for first-time visitors, this classic walking tour combines the blockbuster sights of history-packed Venice with a relaxing gondola ride. Listen to legends and stories from the city’s Renaissance heyday as you travel down cobblestoned streets and over picturesque footbridges. Tours cover Saint Mark’s Square, Doge’s Palace, and the legendary Calle Varisco.
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$129.29
From
$129.29

Venice Full Day tour with Murano or Burano
13
Discover the glories that make Venice a UNESCO World Heritage Site on this intimate walking tour, with a guide. First, see the highlights of the center, including St. Mark's Square, the Doge's Palace, the Grand Canal, the Rialto Bridge and the Bridge of Sighs. Next, board a ferry to explore one of two outlying islands: Murano, famous for glass, or Burano, known for fine lace.
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$181.00
Price varies by group size
From
$181.00
Price varies by group size

Venice and Lagoon Islands Tour with audio guides (Hop-on Hop-off 24h)
39
Visit Venice from the water and explore its most beautiful islands on this great value hop-on hop-off boat tour. Choose from 14 stops along two routes, including the islands of Murano, with a visit to a glass factory, and Burano, famous for its lace making. Itineraries, map and audio guides for 120 different points of interest help you make the most of your time in Venice while avoiding the cost of a guided tour.
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$20.69
From
$20.69

Saint Mark and Rialto Self-Guided Tour
4
Explore Venice at your own pace with this self-guided tour, complete with audio guide. By day or night, follow the itinerary to see the heart of Venice including the Rialto Bridge and St. Mark’s Square. Learn about the history and architecture of the city as you move through Venice independently.
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$10.34
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$10.34

Venice and Lagoon Islands Tour with audio guides (Hop-on Hop-off 48h)
4
Discover the most famous places in Venice and its Lagoon, aboard a panoramic eco boat with a single 48h hop-on hop-off ticket to get on / off wherever you prefer. The main stops are Santa Lucia Station, Punta Sabbioni, Piazza S. Marco and Murano, Burano and Torcello.
On board you will be accompanied by the explanations of our author audio guides and you will also have different itineraries available for when you get off our eco-boats.
- Travel around Venice with ease on a scenic eco boat tour
-Visit 120 points of interest with author audio guides: explore the itineraries on board the eco-boats, the walking itineraries in the islands and in the center of Venice, the treasure hunt for children or the itineraries signed by the famous Venetian storyteller Toso Fei
-Take part in the visit included in the ticket of the glass factory in Murano
Among the images you will find all the timetables. You can get on and off at any stop and at the time you prefer
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$27.93
From
$27.93

Art & Food Venice Walking Tour with Traditional Tastings and Gondola Ride
5
Our exclusive (very) small-group walking tour guided by a professional and expert history and cultural guide will give you a comprehensive and pleasant introduction to the art, the history, and the amazing local food & wine scene at once, in a fun informative and tasteful way like no other tour.
Should you fell to make your Venetian experience even more complete, add our half hour Gondola Ride for a romantic, special and unexpected views of the city from its founding element, water.
Culture is made of art, history, tradition and flavours. These are the real souls of Venice, a unique city like no other.
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$61.02
From
$61.02

Private Gondola ride and Photo Session in Venice.
45
Immortalize the romance and beauty of Venice with a private photo shoot with your personal photographer, which includes some of the most beautiful locations in the city. Start with a one-hour photo shoot in the heart of the city, then climb aboard your private gondola to take water-level photos of some of Venice's most beautiful small canals.
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$413.71
per group
From
$413.71
per group

Small Group Motorboat Cruise: Grand Canal & Basilica San Giorgio Maggiore
22
See the sights of the surreal canal city in style with a luxury motorboat tour of the Grand Canal. Marvel at the unforgettable beauty of the famous canal as you ride past sights like the Doge's Palace and Rialto Bridge with a professional driver guiding the way. Arrive at the Basilica of San Giorgio Maggiore to climb up into the bell tower for exceptional views over the city. Small-group tour size limited to four people.
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$101.36
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$101.36

Venice Masterclass: exclusive Doge Palace's visit and St. Mark's Basilica
14
THE GREAT POWERS OF VENICE: Unique, mysterious and intriguing, Venice is one of the most fascinating and amazing cities in the world.
Explore her right from her heart with a very high quality “masterclass level” small group visit led by an Art Expert Guide, visiting the two most important and beautiful sights of Political and Religious power of Venice:
the grandiose St Mark’s Basilica - the main cathedral, crowned by the Venetian-Byzantine domes – and the Doge’s palace, house of power, secrets, carnival and masterpieces.
The most comprehensive immersion into the art and the history of the two most important political and religious landmarks of Venice. A must-do when in Venice, in the comfort of a small group and a highly specialized licensed history guide. Art lovers only!
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$133.42
From
$133.42

Venice Rooftops Tour with Prosecco tasting
2
Discover the simple authenticity of Venice, away from mass tourism, and in a very small group explore the heart of the city. See Venice from the rooftops, get lost in Rialto market, where locals still go everyday to buy fresh fishes, discover the ancient Red Light District and imagine Casanova walking through the city with one or two beautiful lovers, walk in Venice’s smallest “calle” (street) and enjoy a traditional Aperitivo with a panoramic view over Grand Canal.
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$77.57
From
$77.57

3hours Venice walking tour
1
Discover the hidden gems of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Venice on this action-packed walking tour. With its narrow streets and 400 bridges, it can be easy to get lost in Venice, but you won’t have to worry about navigating, as a guide will lead the way. Learn local secrets, and visit multiple top sites in one day such as St. Mark’s Square, the Grand Canal, and Doge’s Palace.
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$87.91
Price varies by group size
From
$87.91
Price varies by group size

Venice Confidential Virtual Tour
1
Remember, we are famous for 2 things: we always speaks with a smile (we love our city, we love our job, we love our city, we love you) and we are never boring (no just date and data, but nice anecdotes and super interesting things).
Anyway, you should experience our unique virtual tour by Tour Leader Venice. We will show you the best of Venice, and will bring you in special areas which are normally off the beaten path, and are not mentioned in the guide books. We will show you the city from a inhabitant point of view, by a local expert! You'll see Venice from the eyes of a local, and it will seems that your best friends will show you his hometown.
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$17.69
From
$17.69

Venice Self-Guided Audio Tour
2
Short and highly selective information in the audio commentary for tourist attractions in around Venice
Highlights of this Self-Guided Audio Tour
• It allows you to go as per your own convenience of time, pace and locations; skip the content that doesn't interest you and listen longer with content that does interest you.
• Not necessary to download any location tracking apps, Audio guide can be listen it on online (or) offline.
•Available in multiple languages, you can choose the one which you’re more comfortable with.
• It is one of the best option with lowest price when compared to hiring a tour guide.
•If you have any questions about any attractions, No worries we will answer in your language instantly by message.
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$5.00
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$5.00
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