Best of Venice in one day tour with boat trip

See all the highlights of Venice by boat and land with skip the line entrances

Boat tour: see the Grand Canal, Venice from the water

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• Skip the line at St Mark's Basilica

• One hour cruise along the Grand Canal

• Venice in one day - tour highlights

If it’s your first time in Venice, see all the highlights of this magical city on a combination walking tour of Venice’s narrow streets and a boat tour on the Grand Canal.

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From Piazza San Marco (St Mark’s Square) to the Rialto Bridge, your informative guide will offer historical perspectives on this fascinating medieval city.

Plus, you'll skip the long lines at St Mark's Basilica – there’s no need to waste time waiting in lines.

 

Your comprehensive introduction to Venice begins near St Mark's Square with a two-hour guided walking tour highlighting the city’s important monuments.

Follow your guide to the famous piazza and learn the history behind its landmarks, including the Byzantine architectural heritage of St Mark's Basilica and the adjoining prisons of Doge's Palace.

Skip the line tickets at St Mark's Basilica

Visit the famed basilica of St Mark's with skip-the-line admission, without having to stand in long queues!

 

At the Scuola di San Marco, learn about the medieval trade schools of Venice that provided the foundations for the great mercantile empire of Venice.

 

Now enter a labyrinth of narrow passageways, alleys and meandering canals punctuated by delicate bridges as you further explore the enchanting city with your guide.

Explore the lively Campo Santa Maria Formosa with its outstanding Gothic palaces, and view Marco Polo's house as well as an old merchant's warehouse and the city’s most beautiful wellhead.

Complete your walking tour near the Rialto Bridge, and enjoy free time before your boat tour of the Grand Canal begins.

 

Cruise on the Grand Canal of Venice for an hour

Enjoy a relaxing one-hour cruise along the Grand Canal of Venice via water taxi.

History: your guide will inform you about the Rialto Bridge, Venice

Along the way you will learn the history of the stunning palaces and churches that line the famous canal, as well as hear anecdotes about the famous people who have resided on Venice's most important street.

During the second half of your boat tour, discover the minor canals of Venice and soak up the romantic atmosphere.

 

Venice in one day tour highlights

• Explore the local streets on a walking tour of the city visiting the major sights of Venice

• Travel by boat and see the sights from the water

• Skip the line entrances

• Free drinks included

• Informative, friendly and professional guide

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Other "Best of Venice" Tours

Tours & Fast Track Admission Tickets In Venice
St Mark's Square, Basilica & Doge's Palace Tours
Skip the Line: Saint Mark's Basilica Tour (1 hour)   €39.00 Orientation of St Mark's Square plus tour of Basilica
Skip the Line: Doge's Palace Secret Itineraries Guided Tour (1 hour)    €36 See the best of Doge's Palace .
Skip the Line: St Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace Tour    €91.00 See the best of Doge's Palace .
Skip the Line: Best of Venice Walking Tour including Basilica di San Marco    €64.00 2 Hour Walking Tour Including Rialto Bridge + St Marks with skip the line basilica tour
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Skip the Line: Venice in One Day Including Boat Tour    €86.00 Three-hour combination walking and boat tour of Venice
Skip-the Line Doge's Palace, St Mark’s Basilica Tours + Venice Walking Tour    €110 Experience all the highlights of Venice around St Mark's Square In 1 Day
Skip-the Line Doge's Palace, St Mark’s Basilica Tours + Venice Walking Tour & Canal Cruise    €191.00 Experience all the highlights of Venice around St Mark's Square In 1 Day + canal cruise
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