Curious to know more about Venice’s history? Join a local history expert on an insightful tour that will show you a side of the city that can’t be found in any book. This experience will open your eyes to the past and origins of Venice from a local perspective as you learn about San Marco Highlights.
Doge's Palace and St. Mark's square Family friendly tour, Fun and treasure hunt
146 reviews
2 hours | city highlight tours | Venice
You and your family get to travel back through time and history, discovering symbols and secrets and solving many mysteries during an exciting treasure hunt in the majestic Doge's Palace! No need to wait in line as your host can pre-buy a skip the line ticket for you and your little ones!
You’ve probably heard that Venice is well-known for its influence during the renaissance era, but do you know the stories and origin behind it? Or how much influence it has on the locals daily life? On this private city tour, you are in for a cultural treat!
The Patriarchal Cathedral Basilica of Saint Mark, known more commonly as Saint Mark's Basilica, is the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Venice and is one of Italy’s most prominent religious and cultural hubs. Follow your local host inside and explore incredible architecture and ornate design! The church dates back to the 9th, and your private host will spend plenty of time explaining the history of the building, and Vatican City itself. Get ready to learn about local myths and legends! With a private host, you can enjoy exploring Saint Mark’s Basilica at your leisure, at your pace, and you can ask as many or as few questions as you’d like! Better yet, the tour itinerary can be tailored around your needs and requirements making it 100% personalized.
What other travelers love about our local experts
Cindy
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28 June 2025
Alessandro on Venice.
Very knowledgeable and accommodating. We enjoyed being with him
The History of Venice: San Marco Highlights Tour
Patrick
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19 June 2025
Matteo exceeded expectations
Matteo was warm, friendly and fun and engaged with each member of our family, young and old. We were really impressed with his depth of knowledge about the history of Venice but also entertained by his stories, both personal and specific to historical events or persons. I was worried that our tour might be too long for our weary group but the time flew by and we all came away fulfilled and inspired. Thank you Matteo!
The History of Venice: San Marco Highlights Tour
Jill
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14 June 2025
Elizabetta was the best
We had a marvelous tour with Elizabetta. She was knowledgeable, friendly and so helpful. We toured St Mark’s cathedral and the Doge palace. She included the perfect amount of facts and information. She went above and beyond helping to answer a phone call and translate information for us.
The History of Venice: San Marco Highlights Tour
Joyce
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Rock Star Matteo!
We could not have had a better experience with Matteo. He's a very passionate historian and a champion for his native city of Venice. Loved our time with him!! Off the charts excellent! Baci Matteo!
