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6 Best Historical Tours In Venice

The Venice shortlist.

The 6 most popular historical tours in Venice. The ones worth your time in a city with plenty to choose from, each with prices, running times and the operator behind it.

6 Best Historical Tours In Venice

Venice's Best: Basilica, Doge's Palace, Gondola & History Gallery - St Mark’s Basilica: mosaics, marble, and the rules you must follow
Doge's Palace Tours, Gondola Rides, Historical Tours, Museums, St Mark's Basilica Tours, St Mark's Square & Campanile Tours, Tour Reviews, Venice

Venice’s Best: Basilica, Doge’s Palace, Gondola & History Gallery

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1.Venice’s Best: Basilica, Doge’s Palace, Gondola & History Gallery

Skip-the-line St Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace with guided art and history, plus a shared Canal Grande gondola ride.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“Instead of standing in line and doing the tour by yourself this is definitely a great way, not only to see the 2 major Venice attractions but to also get explanations, understand the historical background and context and ask as many questions as you like. Plus you get a bonus gondola ride which could be…”

2,478 reviews3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $129.40by CITY TOURS CO. LTD

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Basilica, Doge's Palace, History Gallery & Bell Tower Option - Meeting Point, Timing, and How to Make the Most of 2–3 Hours
Doge's Palace Tours, Historical Tours, Museums, St Mark's Basilica Tours, St Mark's Square & Campanile Tours, Tour Reviews, Venice

Basilica, Doge’s Palace, History Gallery & Bell Tower Option

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4.Basilica, Doge’s Palace, History Gallery & Bell Tower Option

Skip-the-line guided tour linking Doge’s Palace, St. Mark’s Basilica, and the Bridge of Sighs, with optional Campanile views and VR history.

★ 5.0

“We signed up for a small group tour of Venice but when the other 2 people didn't show up, it turned into a private tour with Simonetta. Honestly, lucky us!”

586 reviews2 to 3 hours (approx.)From $116.70by CITY TOURS CO. LTD

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St. Mark's Cathedral Priority Guided Tour & History Gallery - The flexible format: audio guide vs live guide vs Doge’s Palace add-on
Guided, Historical Tours, Museums, St Mark's Square & Campanile Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Venice

St. Mark’s Cathedral Priority Guided Tour & History Gallery

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6.St. Mark’s Cathedral Priority Guided Tour & History Gallery

Priority entry to St. Mark’s with audio or guided history plus VR Venice Square gallery. Skip long ticket lines and save time.

★ 3.5

“The Tour guide did nothing to enhance our experience. She did not introduce herself, nor did she explain the full use of the app! When I think audio, guided tour, I think that we will be given an audio machine and not required to download more apps on my phone! I was very disappointed in…”

148 reviews1 hour (approx.)From $33.72by CITY TOURS CO. LTD

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