The 3 History Tours in Venice Still Worth Queueing For

1.St. Mark Basilica Ticket, Audioguide+History Gallery

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 4,780 reviews · from $23Our pick

Visit St. Mark’s Basilica with priority entry, a downloadable audio guide, and a VR journey through Piazza San Marco. You’ll see the church’s gold mosaics, learn its legends, and may join a guided visit with guides such as Valentina, Elena, Andrea, or Francesco, depending on the option.

“The ticket office was easy to find and we got into the Basilica without waiting at all. Worked well for us.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,478 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $129

Explore St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace with a guide such as Lucia, Valentina, or Giada, then share a gondola through Venice’s canals. You’ll also receive access to St. Mark’s museums and a Venice history VR experience. Expect about three and a half hours, plus possible waiting between activities.

“You need to run to the gondolas. Good luck you can not make it. Pick a different tour. You can't even give a bad review”

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3.City Center Historical Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,873 reviews · 1 - 2.5 hours · from $14Best value

Walk from St. Mark’s Square through quiet calli, past Teatro La Fenice, and on to Rialto Bridge with a live guide in English, Italian, French, German, or Spanish. A short VR gallery visit adds Venice through the centuries. Choose the gondola option, but allow extra time between the walk and boat ride.

“The weather was awful but they did a great job, very kind and we learned a lot!”

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