Enjoy two hours in Venice visiting the major highlight of the city led by a scholarly and local guide. Choose a small group or private tour, and listen to your tour guide tell you the stories behind this top attraction. Meanwhile, pre-reserved, priority access tickets potentially save you hours of waiting in line. Meet your guide at the famous St. Mark’s Square and start getting to know the city and its origins. See the most renowned public space in the city and learn about its historical, social, and political importance. Learn about the Clock Tower and the Marble Lions which are all part of St. Mark’s history. Follow your guide at a relaxed pace to visit the Doge’s Palace with pre-reserved tickets straight into this opulent palazzo. Bypass the long lines to explore the political heart of an Empire. Learn about the supreme authority and wealth of the ruling Venetian Doges in the Gothic architecture of the palace. Ask about the talented 14th-century sculptors that worked on the palace and enjoy stunning views across the Lagoon as you explore this world-famous landmark. Continue to the Old Prison that was part of the Doge’s Palace, learn why the New Prisons were built, and understand the significance of the Bridge of Sighs, another highlight of Venice. Listen to the extraordinary story of the famous Casanova and his life in Venice. Leave your guide with enough knowledge to enjoy the rest of your stay in Venice on your own.

You will also visit the Correr Museum on St. Mark's Square, designed as a residence for Napoleon. Enjoy the beauty of Correr Museum at your own leisure after the end of the tour.