Venice Unlocked: Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Exclusive Tour
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This tour is unique because you will be able to understand the history of the Piazza di San Marco, the basilica and its millenary history, you will be able to admire the mosaics and marbles .... you will be able to see the Doges' Palace, where the events of the Serenissima Republic. But what will make the tour unique is the guide's passion and love for his city
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susan_c31717, 10/20/2025 12:30:46 PM
Alessandro did an incredible job!!! We got lucky and had a totally private tour with just myself, my husband, and Alessandro. So we were pleasantly surprised! Alessandro is a native Venetian AND an educated historian, so his knowledge of St Mark’s, Doge’s Palace, and Venice as a whole is amazing. He made sure to point out all the details we would definitely miss if it weren’t for him. My jaw stayed open at the beauty and grandeur of these places. We are definitely planning another trip to Venice, and will absolutely book another tour with Alessandro!
samlE9187QA, 9/25/2025 10:56:50 AM
Had an amazing tour with Alex as our guide. The Basilica was beyond description. It is absolutely unreal the amount of detail and work that went into it. It is absolutely essential to see the hallmark. Alex did a wonderful job of telling the history and significance of of all of the details.
479glenns, 9/11/2025 11:25:24 AM
Alessandro was an excellent guide providing lots of interesting facts and historical perspective. Since he is native to Venice and a student of history, you will enjoy a wonderful tour of Venice. We particularly liked his tour of Doge Palace & Museum
loriphenry7, 8/11/2025 12:37:55 PM
Wonderful tour of Doge Palace with Alessandro. It exceeded my expectations! Alessandro was knowledgeable and friendly, providing fascinating insights and stories throughout the journey. The itinerary was well-organized, allowing us to explore key highlights without feeling rushed. The transportation was comfortable, and the small group size made for an intimate experience. I particularly enjoyed the opportunity to ask questions and engage with the local culture. Overall, it was an unforgettable experience that left me wanting to book another tour. Highly recommend!
KathleenSea, 5/19/2025 11:47:00 AM
The weather was perfect. The crowds were everywhere, but Alessandro brought us to both wonderful sites and we saw everything. His depth of knowledge of all the mosaics and the history and the length of time these beautiful representations of Venice have been here was remarkable. We highly recommend him for any future visits to Venice. You is talented and entertaining.
seansW9106KV, 4/26/2025 11:52:13 AM
Wonderful afternoon with Alessandro - engaging, energetic, knowledgeable- the spirit and history of Venice through the heart of a Venetian. We recommend highly!!
Rose marie D, 4/24/2025 12:07:28 PM
Alessandro was an outstanding tour guide. His in-depth knowledge and information was quite impressive. He is a true historian. We recommend him highly for your next Venice tour! He’s the best!
O6039UTlaurac, 6/2/2024 6:30:25 AM
Best tour Guide! He is really passionate about the history of Venice! He made the tour very really interesting and fun. Best local tips too.
robertkE7670WT, 5/20/2024 12:40:04 PM
We had an awesome 5 hour day with Alessandro and would highly recommend him. Among other highlights of our walk, he was very informative especially thru San Marco Basilica and Doge's Palace in San Mark's square. It went so well we didn't even mind the rain we had. Towards the end, he recommended 2 places to grab a bite to eat and we tried them both after our tour was thru and they both we fantastic. Before we said goodbye, we stopped with him at this small place for a spritz before parting ways. If you want a walking tour thru Venice, he's the person to ask for!
Roam791541, 12/11/2023 6:49:54 AM
We had an incredible experience with Alessandro Trabucco on our tour of Venice. His knowledge of the history and arts made our tour entertaining and informative. He made our day so much better that we had drinks and pastries together after to just spend more time together. He truly is the Tour Leader of Venice!
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
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This tour is unique because you will be able to understand the history of the Piazza di San Marco, the basilica and its millenary history, you will be able to admire the mosaics and marbles .... you will be able to see the Doges' Palace, where the events of the Serenissima Republic. But what will make the tour unique is the guide's passion and love for his cityNo redemption information available
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