St. Mark's Clock Tower (Torre dell'Orologio) Tours and Tickets

A good choice for first-time visitors and those looking for a quick overview of the city, this tour combines exploring by foot and boat. First, take a walking tour around the city to see and photograph some of the most well-known and historical landmarks. Then, take a relaxing gondola ride along the Grand Canal and minor canals. An optional tour of a glass blowing factory near Piazza San Marco is included in the price.

Spend a relaxing day in Venice with this fully guided day trip from the Lake Garda area. With transport by coach and private motorboat included, the experience offers everything you need to discover the waterfront city with ease. Hear the stories behind sights such as St. Mark's Square and the Doge's Palace, and treat yourself to an optional extra, if you wish; a gondola ride, lagoon trip, or lunch can all be arranged.

Uncover the secrets of 'Serenissima' on this small-group walking and boat tour of Venice. Break away from crowds to explore the city's charm by land and water, beginning with a stroll through the enchanting squares and sidestreets of the Castello district. Then, board a motorboat for a cruise through the city's famous canals, culminating at the bustling open-air Rialto Market.

The astronomical clock tower of Venice - known as the Moors' Clocktower - is one of the city's most iconic landmarks, still ticking after over half a millennium. Only select visits are allowed with reservations, but you'll get unparalleled access to all four floors during this detailed guided tour. Get a close peek at the intricate mechanism, inspired by the Zodiac, along with wooden icons that only emerge from the clocktower twice a year.

Get a lesson in Venetian history without joining a huge tour group on an audio-guided walking tour of the city's most captivating corners. Put the map away and go at your own pace while a recorded guide helps you navigate winding backstreets and shares the stories behind monuments like St. Mark's Basilica and the Rialto Bridge. Plus, you'll skip the line at the Doge's Palace for included entry into this Gothic masterpiece chock full of Renaissance art.

St. Mark's Basilica, with its walls covered in golden mosaics, is one of Venice's most popular historical landmarks - and it often has the crowds to show for it. On this exclusive tour, you'll skip the lines for quicker access to the Byzantine splendors inside, and enjoy a scenic, guided stroll through St. Mark's Square. Upgrade to include a gondola ride along the Grand Canal.

Tick off two of Venice's most popular attractions without having to wait in line on this half-day tour. Marvel at the monuments of St. Mark's Square, enjoy skip-the-line entrance to the magnificent Doge's Palace, then visit St. Mark's Basilica, the Golden Basilica. Also included is an optional cruise to visit a glass factory on Murano Island.

Discover the best of Venice by and by water on a combo walking and gondola tour. Stroll through the charming squares and narrow backstreets of the historic city center with a guide, learning the fascinating history of the Venetian Republic along the way. Explore highlights of St. Mark's Square and other landmarks like Santa Maria Formosa church and the Mercerie, and then hop into a classic Venetian gondola for a 30-minute ride through the city's captivating canals.

Visit the magnificent Doge's Palace in Venice without having to wait in line on this 2.5-hour walking tour. Enjoy skip-the-line entrance and a guided tour of Doge's Palace, explore the palaces and museums of St. Mark's Square at your own pace, then enjoy an optional cruise to visit a glass factory on Murano Island.

Get to know Venice on street (and canal) level on this half-day walking tour, originating at St. Mark's Square. With a guide, stop by highlights such as the Clock Tower, the Bell Tower, the Doge's Palace, and the Basilica of St. Mark's while listening to engaging commentary on Venice's history. Skip-the-line entrance to Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica included.