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14 Best Historical Tours In Venice

Venice, for the two of you.

The 14 most-loved historical tours for couples in Venice, with prices, timings and who you book through. The ones worth planning a slow Venetian day around, and what each one is really like.

14 Best Historical Tours In Venice

Venice's Best: Basilica, Doge's Palace, Gondola & History Gallery - St. Mark’s Basilica skip-the-line: gold mosaics plus security reality
Doge's Palace & St Mark's Basilica Tours, Gondola Rides, Historical Tours, Museums, 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 lines at St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace, plus a gondola ride with app commentary and VR Venice history context.

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 - St. Mark’s Basilica: golden mosaics, dress rules, and security checks
Doge's Palace & St Mark's Basilica Tours, Historical Tours, Museums, 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

Guided skip-the-line tour of Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica, with Bridge of Sighs and optional Campanile views in 2–3 hours.

★ 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 - Meeting Point, Timing, and Dress Code at St. Mark’s
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St. Mark’s Cathedral Priority Guided Tour & History Gallery

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

Priority skip-the-line entry to St. Mark’s in Venice plus a mobile audio guide, VR history of the square, and optional live guiding.

★ 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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Kingly Venice: Doge Palace Ticket, Guided Tour & History Gallery - The second half of your visit: How “self-guided” really works
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Kingly Venice: Doge Palace Ticket, Guided Tour & History Gallery

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Venice Lagoon Tour with Historic Venetian Boat - The onboard aperitif near San Marco (and why it’s good value)
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Venice Lagoon Tour with Historic Venetian Boat

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7.Venice Lagoon Tour with Historic Venetian Boat

A one-hour private Venice Lagoon boat ride on a historic craft, with a guide, an onboard aperitif near San Marco, and uncrowded views.

★ 4.5

“The boat tour was on a miraculously well maintained boat that had been in operation for 90 years. The owner/operator of the boat did an excellent job showing us the sights of Venice. He added some extra time so we could catch the Venetian sunset. We even got to see the canals resident dolphin up…”

47 reviews1 hour (approx.)From $82.90

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Venetian Watercolors Painting Workshop at the Historic Art Circle - Meet Nicola: the watercolor teacher with Venetian street credibility
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Venetian Watercolors Painting Workshop at the Historic Art Circle

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8.Venetian Watercolors Painting Workshop at the Historic Art Circle

Learn watercolor in Dorsoduro with Venetian master Nicola. Small-group, scenic canal views, and a handmade bookmark souvenir in 1.5 hours.

★ 5.0

“The weather was poor (raining) so we ended up in the studio which was understandable. It ended up being just the 2 of us and the artist was very patient with us as we are just beginners. He gave us some great tips about using the watercolours, creating the palette, setting up the painting and…”

45 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $27.03by CITY TOURS CO. LTD

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Ducal Venice, Historical Walking Tour & Skip the line Doge's Palace - St. Mark’s Square to Castello: the walk you’ll actually remember
Doge's Palace & St Mark's Basilica Tours, Historical Tours, Skip the Line, Tour Reviews, Tours, Venice, Venice Walking Tours, Walking Tours

Ducal Venice, Historical Walking Tour & Skip the line Doge’s Palace

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Tour of Venice between Art, History, Legend and Secrets - Ponte di Rialto: the Devil’s bridge and your first good photo angle
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Tour of Venice between Art, History, Legend and Secrets

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10.Tour of Venice between Art, History, Legend and Secrets

A 2-hour private Venice walk mixing Rialto legends, Marco Polo’s sites, and church art, ending at San Marco’s prison complex.

★ 4.0

“The tour guide never showed up! It wasted part of our day and now we’re trying to get a refund. I tried messaging through the Viator app but never got a reply. I finally found a phone number and reached the tour operator.”

20 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $83.00

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Venice: Bell Tower Priority Ticket & History Gallery Experience - Campanile di San Marco: The Elevator Ride to 360-Degree Venice
Doge's Palace & St Mark's Basilica Tours, Historical Tours, Museums, Tickets, Tour Reviews, Venice

Venice: Bell Tower Priority Ticket & History Gallery Experience

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11.Venice: Bell Tower Priority Ticket & History Gallery Experience

Skip the ticket lines for St. Mark’s Bell Tower, then add a 3D Venice in the Past experience at the Gondola Yard Gallery.

★ 3.5

“The Bell tower visit itself was ok. It is at a high level of Venice and the views are nice. The ticketing process was tedious. The company first provides a voucher that needs to be exchanged at their office for a ticket. The directions to their office is terrible. I wandered around for awhile before…”

20 reviews1 hour (approx.)From $45.27by CITY TOURS CO. LTD

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two-hour walk from Rialto to San Marco between history, traditions and art - Fondaco dei Tedeschi: Marco Polo lore in a real setting
2-Hour Experiences, Historical Tours, Tour Reviews, Venice, Walking Tours

two-hour walk from Rialto to San Marco between history, traditions and art

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12.two-hour walk from Rialto to San Marco between history, traditions and art

Rialto to San Marco in 2 hours: a passionate Venice guide, Fondaco dei Tedeschi, Acqua Alta library, and skip-the-line San Marco.

★ 5.0

“Alessandro is a local guide with real love and enthusiasm for his city of Venice. History, architecture, art, the beautiful churches and small details of each street and neighbourhood made the city come alive. Two hours flew by! Whether this is your first trip or you’re returning for more - I’m sure that a tour…”

14 reviewsFrom $139.93by Tour Leader in Venice

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Venice Palazzo Mocenigo: History of Textile, Costume and Perfume - Pre-Booked Tickets: Why You’ll Appreciate Skipping the Usual Venice Hassle
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Venice Palazzo Mocenigo: History of Textile, Costume and Perfume

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13.Venice Palazzo Mocenigo: History of Textile, Costume and Perfume

Prebook entry to Venice’s Palazzo Mocenigo museum of textiles, costume, and perfume for a quiet, self-guided 1–3 hour visit.

★ 3.5

“Our whole family were really impressed by how great this tour and little museum are. Our three young kids including our oldest boy of 11 really loved making their own perfumes after having learnt about and smelt all of the different scents in thRead more”

11 reviewsFrom $18.52by Weekend in Italy

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Small Group Tour Historical and Charming Venice Jewish Ghetto - Campo San Geremia to Fondamenta Cannaregio: canal views and the Gheto Vechio edge
Historical Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Venice

Small Group Tour Historical and Charming Venice Jewish Ghetto

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