Highlights
- Visit St. Mark’s Square and San Giorgio Maggiore with a 5-star private guide
- See the famous Basilica of St. Mark and San Giorgio Maggiore up close
- Discover the beauty and art of the Basilica of San Giorgio Maggiore
- Save time with skip-the-line tickets to the Doge’s Palace (5-hour option only)
- Enjoy transfers by water bus from San Marco to the San Giorgio Maggiore island
Description
Most people see the famous San Giorgio Maggiore only from far away when strolling through St. Mark’s Square, but on this exclusive tour you can visit the island and see its landmark basilica up close! Immerse yourself in the history and legends of the Floating City as you discover its highlights on land and water. Enjoy the ultimate Venetian adventure!
Choose the 3-hour tour to see the most important monuments of St. Mark’s Square and San Giorgio Maggiore, and visit the Basilica of San Giorgio Maggiore. Your private walking tour will begin with a stroll in Piazza San Marco, the beating heart of Venice. This historic square boasts the most beautiful Venetian Gothic architecture and amazing views of the Venetian Lagoon. Your private guide will share interesting facts about this world heritage site as you admire the stunning facades of Basilica of St. Mark and the Doge's Palace, which for many centuries was a government seat and prison.
The main highlight of this tour will be a cruise from San Marco to San Giorgio Maggiore by vaporetto, i.e. the public water bus (two-way tickets are included). Vaporetto is the most romantic and convenient way to reach the island, and you can enjoy live commentary along the way. The island, or more specifically its 16th century Palladian church, is one of the most photographed landmarks of Venice, gleaming above the blue water of the lagoon. Inside the classical Renaissance-style interiors you will find works by Jacopo Tintoretto, Jacopo Bassano, Sebastiano Ricci and other amazing Venetian artists.
Choose the extended 5-hour option to enrich your guided tour with a visit to the Doge’s Palace. It is one of the most visited attractions in Venice, but with skip-the-line tickets you can save time and go right inside. The palace delights with spectacular sculptural decoration and paintings by famous artists such as Titian, Veronese, Tintoretto, A. Vittoria and Tiepolo. Your expert guide will explain how for centuries the palace served as the political center of the Republic, and how Casanova escaped the palace prison. You will see the vast council chambers, luxurious residential apartments, and austere prison cells, and hear the story behind the name of the Bridge of Sighs.
Includes
Private walking tour of St. Mark’s Square and San Giorgio Maggiore (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
5-star licensed guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
Free admission to the Basilica of San Giorgio Maggiore
Skip-the-line tickets to the Doge's Palace (5-hour option only)
Two-way water bus tickets to San Giorgio Maggiore island
Excludes
Skip-the-line tickets to the Doge's Palace (in 3-hour option)
Important Information
- Please check your email the day before the tour for important details from Rosotravel, your tour operator
- The number of attractions depends on the selected option. Please note that tickets to the Doge’s Palace are not included in the 3-hour option
- This tour includes transfers by vaporetto, the Venetian public water bus. Two-way tickets are provided for your convenience
- Admission to Basilica of San Giorgio Maggiore may be limited during mass or events. Please cover your shoulders and knees. Entry to the Bell Tower is not allowed, as it is under restoration until December 2026
- Skip-the-line tickets to Doge’s Palace allow fast entry at your scheduled time. Security checks are mandatory. Headsets will be provided for groups of more than 10
- Due to local regulations, the group size is limited to a maximum of 25 guests per guide and headsets will be provided for groups larger than 10 people
- Have a special request or need accessibility support? Let us know in advance
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
