Venice Guided Walking Tour + Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica - Reviews

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Feb / 20 / 2026

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Feb / 19 / 2026

Oscar Gomez-escalonilla Torres

Spain

I travelled with my partner

La visita guiada por la ciudad no valió la pena nada… Las visita al Palacio Ducal y San Marco fue DEMASIADO RÁPIDO. No pudimos disfrutar de los sitios. Explicaba muy bien pero no te da tiempo a mirar o fotografiar las cosas.

The guided city tour was not worth it at all… The visit to the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Square was TOO rushed. We couldn't enjoy the sites. He explained things very well, but there wasn't enough time to look at them or take pictures.

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Lamentamos que la visita haya sido demasiado rápida y no hayas podido disfrutar plenamente de los lugares. Nos alegra saber que valoraste positivamente la explicación del guía. Tomaremos en cuenta tu comentario para mejorar la experiencia en futuras visitas. Translate this opinion into English.

We regret that the visit was too brief and you weren't able to fully enjoy the sites. We're glad to hear you appreciated the guide's explanation. We'll take your feedback into account to improve the experience on future visits. Opinion translated. Show original.

Feb / 19 / 2026

Juan Manuel

Guadarrama, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Muy bien la experiencia. Translate this opinion into English.

The experience was very good. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Feb / 19 / 2026

Juan A

Barcelona, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Marina es excepcional!! Translate this opinion into English.

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Feb / 12 / 2026

Anonymous

Spain

I travelled with my partner

Llegamos el día y hora de la actividad al proveedor local Por problema de la guía nos dijeron q se retrasaba a las once o q la podiamos hacer al día siguiente a la misma hora. Optamos por esta. Hoy a las 9 estábamos en el proveedor local, diciéndonos q lo q teníamos era una visita guiada a pie, al preguntar nos dice q la visita guiada al palacio y basílica la debíamos haber hecho ayer. Falta de seriedad y profesionalidad Solicito la devolución de la parte q corresponda a la visita no hecha

We arrived at the local provider on the scheduled day and time. Due to a problem with the guide, they told us it would be delayed until 11:00 AM or that we could do it the following day at the same time. We opted for the latter. Today at 9:00 AM, we were at the local provider, and they told us that what we had was a guided walking tour. When we asked, they told us that the guided tour of the palace and basilica should have been done yesterday. This shows a lack of seriousness and professionalism. I request a refund for the portion of the tour that was not conducted.

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Hemos confirmado que hubo un cambio de horario que se os informó debidamente. Sentimos la confusión que esto haya podido ocasionar. A pesar de esto, hemos confirmado que el tour se impartió al completo, dando todos los contenidos de acuerdo a la descripción. Sentimos las molestias ocasionadas. Translate this opinion into English.

We have confirmed that there was a schedule change, which was duly communicated to you. We apologize for any confusion this may have caused. Despite this, we can confirm that the tour was delivered in its entirety, covering all the content as described. We apologize for any inconvenience. Opinion translated. Show original.

Aug / 10 / 2024

Antonio Barcelona Díaz

Spain

I travelled with my partner

La actividad estuvo muy bien acompañados de Estela, guiados por sitios pocos visitados en el tour y con buenas explicaciones para entender cómo viven los Venecianos, terminando con explicaciones en San Marcos para visitar la basílica y luego visitamos el palacio Ducale. Cuando terminamos se podía recorrer por nuestra cuenta y también la entrada llevaba incluida el Museo Correr que merece la pena verlo. Translate this opinion into English.

The activity was very well accompanied by Estela, guided through places rarely visited on the tour and with good explanations to understand how the Venetians live, ending with explanations in San Marcos to visit the basilica and then we visited the Ducale palace. When we finished we could tour on our own and the entrance also included the Correr Museum which is worth seeing. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Apr / 11 / 2023

Fernando Martinez

Santander, Spain

I travelled with teenagers

La actividad me ha parecido muy normalita.Esperaba que el Tour hubiera tenido bastante más interés en la información proporcionada.Creo que su precio no se corresponde con el servicio proporcionado.La primera parte, el Tour por las calles de Venecia, decepcionante.

The activity seemed very normal to me. I expected that the Tour would have had much more interest in the information provided. I think that its price does not correspond to the service provided. The first part, the Tour through the streets of Venice, disappointing.

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El servicio se realizó tal y como aparece descrito en nuestra página web. Sentimos si alguno de sus elementos no estuvo a la altura de lo esperado. Ya hemos tomado nota de los comentarios y esperamos que nos ayuden a seguir mejorando. Translate this opinion into English.

The service was performed as described on our website. We are sorry if any of your items did not live up to expectations. We have already taken note of your comments and we hope that they will help us to continue improving. Opinion translated. Show original.

Mar / 04 / 2023

Anonymous

Madrid, Spain

I travelled with my partner

El precio no lo merece. La explicación por la cuidad está bien. No hemos podido ver el sepulcro de san marco en la basílica porque dice la guía que son grupos de 5 y que somos muchos, que no es importante..... Hay partes de los calabozos que tampoco hemos visto. 128€/persona la verdad, se espera bastante más

The price is not worth it. The explanation for the city is fine. We have not been able to see the tomb of San Marco in the basilica because the guide says that there are groups of 5 and that we are many, that it is not important..... There are parts of the dungeons that we have not seen either. €128/person the truth is, much more is expected

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Sentimos que la experiencia no haya estado del todo a la altura de lo esperado. El proveedor se esfuerza por ofrecer un servicio óptimo. Aun así, agradecemos los comentarios y tomamos nota de ellos con intención de mejorar. Translate this opinion into English.

We are sorry that the experience was not entirely up to expectations. The provider strives to offer optimal service. Even so, we appreciate the comments and take note of them with the intention of improving. Opinion translated. Show original.

Jan / 30 / 2026

Iker

Madrid, Spain

I travelled with my partner

La actividad me gustó mucho. La guía se alargó incluso un poco más de lo previsto, pero muy bien, con explicaciones todo el rato. Como única pega comentar que nos dieron según llegamos las entradas del palacio ducal y las de la basílica nos las dieron más tarde. Sin querer se nos extraviaron una de las entradas del palacio ducal y la única solución que nos dieron fue comprar unas nuevas, no nos ofrecieron otras que tuviesen a pesar del precio elevado de la actividad. Me gustó mucho. Gracias. Translate this opinion into English.

I really enjoyed the activity. The guided tour went on a little longer than expected, but it was excellent, with explanations throughout. My only complaint is that we were given the tickets for the Doge's Palace as soon as we arrived, but the tickets for the Basilica were given to us later. We accidentally lost one of the Doge's Palace tickets, and the only solution they offered was to buy new ones; they didn't offer us any alternatives they might have, despite the high price of the tour. I enjoyed it very much. Thank you. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Jan / 23 / 2026

Ricardo Andres Lucena Marquez

Bogota, Colombia

I travelled by myself

Aunque no nos dieron parte de la visita guiada por la ciudad, la empresa prometió un reembolso parcial del pago. Todo lo demás fue muy bueno, la guía nos dio mucha información sobre el palacio y la basilica, dando detalles que sin guía pasan desapercibidos Translate this opinion into English.

Although we didn't receive part of the guided city tour, the company promised a partial refund. Everything else was very good; the guide provided a lot of information about the palace and the basilica, pointing out details that would have been missed without a guide. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Jan / 16 / 2026

ángel

Sevilla, Spain

I travelled by myself

El tour tuvo dos partes a cambio de guías italianos bien cualificados. En la primera parte el guía nos explicó la organización e historia de la ciudad a través de un recorrido muy ameno. La segunda parte corrió a cargo de una joven que, en un castellano no muy fluido, nos explicó la Basílica y el Palacio Ducal, ambas joyas arquitectónicas que por si mismas asombran. El operador nos "obsequió" con un auricular molesto y que a todos se nos caía constantemente de la oreja, convirtiéndose en un supl

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Dec / 13 / 2025

Lorena

Barcelona, Spain

I travelled with my partner

hola, el primer chico que nos hizo una ruta general fue normal, bastante justito en palabras, falto historia, descripción y magia a la hora de contarlo. La chica que nos hizo la visita a la basílica y al palacio lo hizo super bien, se nota que le encanta. Translate this opinion into English.

Hi, the first guy who gave us a general tour was just okay, a bit lacking in words, and he lacked storytelling, description, and a touch of magic in his storytelling. The girl who gave us the tour of the basilica and the palace was fantastic; you could tell she loved it. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Oct / 25 / 2025

Ignacio

Madrid, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Muy interesante la visita guiada, me gusto conocer la historia de Venecia y ver como viven su día a día. La visita a la Basílica y al Palacio Ducal me impresionó, el único problema que es complicado de solventar es la masificación de gente. Recomendable aunque el precio es demasiado elevado. Translate this opinion into English.

The guided tour was very interesting. I enjoyed learning about the history of Venice and seeing how people live their daily lives. The visit to the Basilica and the Doge's Palace impressed me; the only problem I found difficult to overcome was the overcrowding. Recommended, although the price is a bit high. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Oct / 06 / 2025

Marco Antonio

São Paulo, Brazil

I travelled with my partner

Tour muito bem apresentado pela nossa guia, que fazia muito além do seu papel por que tambem orientou outros turistas perdidos nas filas enormes. Esse tour e intenso requer disposição e vigor fisico foram 4h30 caminhando e escutando sobre a história de Veneza. Translate this opinion into English.

The tour was very well presented by our guide, who went above and beyond her role by also guiding other tourists lost in the long lines. This intense tour requires stamina and physical stamina, with four and a half hours of walking and listening to the history of Venice. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Sep / 30 / 2025

Anonymous

Las Palmas, Spain

I travelled by myself

Hola , lo cierto es que en Venecia cualquier rincón es precioso de ahí que te pierdas además de ser algo único una ciudad en la que todo es por agua , no deja de ser para los que no somos venecianos algo asombroso En cuanto al tour lo recomiendo , contamos con Ana como guía y fue muy atenta además de informarnos de todo enriqueciendo mucho la visita . Y otro plus es sin duda lo de no hacer colas para entrar en estos lugares emblemáticos de Venecia . Hasta la próxima Translate this opinion into English.

Hello, the truth is that in Venice every corner is beautiful, hence not getting lost, in addition to being something unique, a city where everything is by water, is still something amazing for those of us who are not Venetians. As for the tour, I recommend it. We had Ana as a guide and she was very attentive and informed us of everything, greatly enriching the visit. And another plus is undoubtedly not having to queue to enter these emblematic places in Venice. Until next time. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Sep / 22 / 2025

Angel Jose Cajal Clemente

Cuenca, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Una pequeña demora para entrar en el palacio ducal y por ello una visita más rápida, pero las guia muy amena, la catedral de San Marcos muy bien comentada y la vuelta andando por Venecia muy amena, viendo rincones que no hubiéramos visto sin guía. Translate this opinion into English.

A slight delay in entering the Doge's Palace, making the visit quicker, but the guide was very enjoyable, St. Mark's Cathedral was well-commented, and the walk around Venice was very enjoyable, seeing places we wouldn't have seen without a guide. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Sep / 19 / 2025

Gloria Deenise

Oaxaca, Mexico

I travelled with teenagers

La guía muy preparada, el recorrido por Venecia permite ubicar los lugares más representativos, las explicaciones sobre la Basílica de San Marcos y el Palacio Ducal fueron muy ilustrativas. He realizado varios tours con Civitatis y siempre atienden muy bien Translate this opinion into English.

The guide was very knowledgeable. The tour of Venice allowed us to locate the most iconic sites. The explanations about St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace were very informative. I've taken several tours with Civitatis, and they always provide excellent service. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Sep / 15 / 2025

Vicente Queiruga Capdevila

TorrejÓn De Ardoz, Spain

I travelled with my partner

muy constructiva muy amena y bien explicado, primero la visita guiada por el centro de Venecia y después la visita del palacio ducal y después la basílica (sobretodo todo el recorrido tanto la visita por el centro como la visita al palacio y la basílica todo en español. Translate this opinion into English.

Very constructive, very enjoyable and well explained, first the guided tour of the center of Venice and then the visit of the Doge's Palace and then the basilica (especially the entire tour, both the visit of the center and the visit to the palace and the basilica, all in Spanish. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Aug / 25 / 2025

Maria Jose

Madrid, Spain

I travelled with teenagers

Aunque nos parecía arriesgado coger en una única visita el paseo, basílica y palacio, mereció la pena, Luisa y Estela hicieron la visita muy amena y agradable.Pasear con Luisa, con sus indicaciones y experiencia nos ayudó a conocer la ciudad y a poder disfrutarla el resto de días “perdiéndonos “ por el laberinto de calles La visita a la Basílica y al Palacio Ducal, también fue perfecta de duración y contenido. Después, como nos aconsejó Estela, nos quedamos recorriendo de nuevo el Palacio Ducal Translate this opinion into English.

Although it seemed risky to include the tour, basilica, and palace in a single visit, it was worth it. Luisa and Estela made the visit very enjoyable and pleasant. Walking with Luisa, with her advice and experience, helped us get to know the city and enjoy it for the rest of the days, getting lost in the maze of streets. The visit to the Basilica and the Doge's Palace was also perfect in terms of length and content. Afterwards, as Estela advised, we stayed to explore the Doge's Palace again. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Aug / 20 / 2025

Anonymous

Alicante, Spain

I travelled with teenagers

Una excursión bastante completa. La guía italiana muy amable, pero quizás no sé si porque tenía que traducir del italiano al castellano la explicación, está a veces no quedaba del todo clara, aunque la guía se esforzaba por hacerse entender. He echado de menos las curiosidades, recomendaciones, etc que aportan los guías por cuenta propia. Sobre todo modificaría un poco la ruta del tour previo a la excursión a la Basílica de San Marco,, era un poco aburrida, plazas y más plazas todas iguales. Translate this opinion into English.

A fairly comprehensive excursion. The Italian guide was very friendly, but perhaps because she had to translate the explanations from Italian to Spanish, it was sometimes unclear, although the guide made an effort to make herself understood. I missed the interesting facts, recommendations, etc. that the guides provided independently. Above all, I would slightly modify the tour route prior to the excursion to St. Mark's Basilica; it was a bit boring, squares and squares all the same. Opinion translated. Show original.

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