Venice Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour
Overview
Discover the most important monuments, palaces, churches and world heritage sites in Venice's Old Town with a Private Guide. Extended options: see the Rialto Bridge and visit the Church of San Zaccaria, Contarini del Bovolo Palace and the Doge's Palace.
Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:
2-hour: Old Town Highlights
Choose this tour to see the most important highlights of Venice's Old Town, such as St. Mark's Square, St. Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace (exterior), Teatro La Fenice, and more.
3-hour: Old Town Highlights & Rialto Bridge
Choose this tour to see more highlights of Venice's Old Town, such as the Rialto Bridge, and visit the Church of San Zaccaria.
6-hour: Old Town, Rialto, Contarini Palace & Doge's Palace
Choose this tour to see more highlights of Venice's Old Town, such as the Rialto Bridge, and visit the Doge's Palace, Contarini del Bovolo Palace and the Church of San Zaccaria.
What's Included
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Doge's Palace (6-hour option only)
- Pickup from accomodation in the Old Town
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Contarini del Bovolo Palace (4 and 6-hour options only)
- - Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo & Doge's Palace(number of attractions depends on the selected option)
- Free entry to the Church of San Zaccaria and crossing the Rialto Bridge (3, 4 & 6-hour options only)
- Private Walking Tour of Venice's Highlights such as as St. Mark's Square, -
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
- Tickets to the crypts and underground of the Church of San Zaccaria (Optional 10 euro)
- Free entry to the Church of San Zaccaria and crossing the Rialto Bridge (in 2-hour option)
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Contarini del Bovolo Palace (in 2 and 3-hour options)
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Doge's Palace (in 2, 3 and 4-hour options)
- Pickup from accomodation outside the Old Town
Meeting Location
Piazza San Marco
30124 Venezia VE, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Londra Palace Venezia
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
St. Mark's Square
25 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Saint Mark's Basilica
25 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Grand Canal
25 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Ponte dell'Accademia
25 minutes Admission Ticket Free
San Zaccaria
25 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Rialto Bridge
25 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Chiesa di San Giacomo di Rialto
25 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Scala Contarini del Bovolo
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Doge's Palace
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Bridge of Sighs
25 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please check your email the day before the tour for important details from Rosotravel, your tour operator.
- Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option.
- Admission to churches during mass and scheduled events is restricted.
- The Church of San Zaccaria is open daily from 10 AM to 12 PM and 4 PM to 6 PM. Tickets to the chapels and crypts cost €1.5.
- Skip-the-line tickets to Contarini del Bovolo Palace and the Doge’s Palace include a pre-booked entry time. You may skip the ticket office line but not the entrance or security checks.
- Due to new local regulations, the group size is limited to a maximum of 10 guests per guide. Additional guides will be arranged for larger groups.
- Pickup service is available only for accommodations located in Venice’s Old Town, within 1.5 km of the meeting point at Hotel Londra Palace.
- Have a special request or need accessibility support? Let us know in advance!
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Doge's Palace (6-hour option only).
- Pickup from accomodation in the Old Town.
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Contarini del Bovolo Palace (4 and 6-hour options only).
- - Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo & Doge's Palace(number of attractions depends on the selected option).
- Free entry to the Church of San Zaccaria and crossing the Rialto Bridge (3, 4 & 6-hour options only).
- Private Walking Tour of Venice's Highlights such as as St. Mark's Square, -.
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice.
- Tickets to the crypts and underground of the Church of San Zaccaria (Optional 10 euro).
- Free entry to the Church of San Zaccaria and crossing the Rialto Bridge (in 2-hour option).
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Contarini del Bovolo Palace (in 2 and 3-hour options).
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Doge's Palace (in 2, 3 and 4-hour options).
- Pickup from accomodation outside the Old Town.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Venice Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Venice Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Doge's Palace (6-hour option only)
- Pickup from accomodation in the Old Town
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Contarini del Bovolo Palace (4 and 6-hour options only)
- - Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo & Doge's Palace(number of attractions depends on the selected option)
- Free entry to the Church of San Zaccaria and crossing the Rialto Bridge (3, 4 & 6-hour options only)
- Private Walking Tour of Venice's Highlights such as as St. Mark's Square, -
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
- Tickets to the crypts and underground of the Church of San Zaccaria (Optional 10 euro)
- Free entry to the Church of San Zaccaria and crossing the Rialto Bridge (in 2-hour option)
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Contarini del Bovolo Palace (in 2 and 3-hour options)
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Doge's Palace (in 2, 3 and 4-hour options)
- Pickup from accomodation outside the Old Town
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please check your email the day before the tour for important details from Rosotravel, your tour operator.
- Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option.
- Admission to churches during mass and scheduled events is restricted.
- The Church of San Zaccaria is open daily from 10 AM to 12 PM and 4 PM to 6 PM. Tickets to the chapels and crypts cost €1.5.
- Skip-the-line tickets to Contarini del Bovolo Palace and the Doge’s Palace include a pre-booked entry time. You may skip the ticket office line but not the entrance or security checks.
- Due to new local regulations, the group size is limited to a maximum of 10 guests per guide. Additional guides will be arranged for larger groups.
- Pickup service is available only for accommodations located in Venice’s Old Town, within 1.5 km of the meeting point at Hotel Londra Palace.
- Have a special request or need accessibility support? Let us know in advance!
