Our Venice in 1 Day package is the best value in tours & excursions of the city of Venice! In two very different & diverse tours you'll have a thorough introduction to the city of Venice!
The package offers flexibility through which you can adapt the tour itinerary to suit your own schedule. The two featured tours; Original Venice Walk & the Grand Canal Boat tour can be taken in a day or over a two-day period. So if you arrive late into Venice you can take the Grand Canal Boat Tour at 4.30 p.m. on the day you arrive and the following day take the walking tour of Venice.
AT 11.10 a.m. OR 2.00 p.m. - ORIGINAL VENICE WALK- Visit St. Mark's square and learn the history that lies behind the walls of its most famous landmarks; the Basilica and its Byzantine heritage, the Doge's Palace( exterior only) and its adjoining prisons, that retain the true secrets to comprehend how a city built on swamps became one of the most enlightened cities in the western world. 
Then, leave the square and crowds behind to discover the "real Venice", enter a labyrinth of narrow passageways and alleys where an enchanting city of meandering canals punctuated by delicate bridges awaits you. Explore the lively Campo Santa Maria Formosa with its outstanding Gothic Palaces and at the Scuola di San Marco learn about the famous trade schools of Venice that provided the foundations of the great mercantile empire. And, through the sights and historical narrations learn how illustrious Venetians, the likes of Marco Polo, and more common citizens made this city of stone a vibrant and magical place. See Marco Polo's House and enjoy tales of this legendary globe-trotting Venetian.
Admire the Church of San Giovanni e Paolo "the Pantheon of Venice", enter an old merchant's warehouse and see the most beautiful well-head in Venice. Before finishing the tour near the Rialto bridge. And, of course, discover how Venice is today and how it is to live in the most unique city in the World, though not the most practical.
AT - 4.30 p.m. - GRAND CANAL BOAT TOUR - Enjoy a relaxing and rewarding cruise along the Grand Canal where you'll learn the history and stories about the stunning palaces and churches that line its banks, as well as a few anecdotes about the famous people who have resided on Venice's most important street. Including a glass or two of sparkling Prosecco wine, you'll also have a fascinating tour of the minor canals of Venice to complete your Venice in 1 Day package.
IMPORTANT NOTE: When you make your reservation on-line to enjoy the discounted price of 52€ p.p. please add to the comments if you wish to do the tour over a two-day period.
ORIGINAL VENICE WALK AT 11.10AM ( 29th FEB- 19 OCT ) - INCLUDES HEAD-PHONES In the mornings, because St. Marks is very crowded we use head-phones so you can clearly hear your guide! A SURCHARGE OF 2€ PER PERSON APPLIES FOR THE USE OF HEAD-PHONES |
*Sometimes the Basilica is closed to the public because of festivities or high water.
BOOK A PRIVATE VERSION OF THIS TOUR
PRIVATE VENICE IN 1-DAY: Our Private Venice in 1 Day package features a three-hour walking tour of Venice combined with a one-hour boat tour of the Grand Canal & minor canals of Venice with one of our expert local guides. We can adapt the tour itinerary to suit all clients from first-time visitors to people who wish tour off-the-beaten track in Venice. IDEAL FOR FAMILIES OR GROUPS! For further information ......
