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Combo Tour: The Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Basilica Tour with Gondola Ride
Combo Tour: The Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Basilica Tour with Gondola Ride
Combo Tour: The Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Basilica Tour with Gondola Ride
Combo Tour: The Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Basilica Tour with Gondola Ride

Best of Venice: Golden Basilica, Doge's Palace & Gondola ride - Guided tour

By Venice Tours
3.9 out of 5
Free cancellation available
Price is €149 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h 45m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Skip the line
  • Instant confirmation
Overview
  • Emblematic landmarks of the ancient empire of Venice
  • The Doge's Palace, centre of the city's political power
  • Treasures of the always impressive St. Mark's Basilica
  • Quintessential gondola ride along the celebrated canals
  • Hidden waterways & several spots inaccessible by foot

Activity location

    • Piazza San Marco
    • 30124, Venezia, Veneto, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • at the brown wooden newsstand with the yellow sign where is written "MEETING POINT", Calle Larga de l'Ascension, St. Mark’s Square, in front of the Post Office.
    • Calle larga de l'Ascension
    • 30124, Venezia, Veneto, Italy

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

Check availability


Tour
  • Activity duration is 4 hours and 45 minutes4h 45m4h 45m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 10:45
Price details
€149.00 x 1 Adult€149.00

Total
Price is €149.00
Until Thu, 4 Apr

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedGuided tour of the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica with a qualified and experienced guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedSkip-the-line ticket for the Doge’s Palace and St. Mark's Basilica
  • What's includedWhat's included30-minute shared gondola ride
  • What's includedWhat's includedAudio-receiver devices are included in case of groups over 10 people
  • What's includedWhat's includedSkip the line ticket to visit by yourself Museo Correr, Biblioteca Marciana & Archaeological Museum.
  • What's includedWhat's includedEntrance to the Basilica terrace and San Marco Museum.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedMeals and drinks

Know before you book

  • Children 1 and younger are complimentary.
  • Unfortunately this tour is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or people with walking disabilities.
  • The gondola ride does not operate in case of exceptionally bad weather, high/low tide, or local gondoliers strike (in these cases it can be postponed or refunded)
  • In the case of unplanned church services or during days of exceptional high tide, access to St. Mark's Basilica may not be possible. In this case, you may be offered an alternative visit or choose to take the tour another day.
  • Due to security reasons, luggage and big bags are not allowed inside the Basilica
  • On Sundays, feast days and in case of unplanned religious celebrations the Basilica tour foresees the visit with direct access to the Terrace and to St. Mark's Museum situated on the ground floor.
  • ****ATTENTION - FOR THE TOUR AT 10:45 AM (IF OPTION SELECTED)***: GOLDEN BASILICA AND DOGE'S PALACE TOUR IS AT 10:45 AM, GONDOLA RIDE IS AT 3:00 PM. PLEASE CONSIDER THE GAP OF TIME BETWEEN THE ACTIVITIES.
  • ****ATTENTION - FOR THE TOUR AT 2:45 PM (IF OPTION SELECTED)***: GOLDEN BASILICA AND DOGE'S PALACE TOUR IS AT 2:45 PM, GONDOLA RIDE IS AT 5:15 PM. PLEASE CONSIDER THE GAP OF TIME BETWEEN THE ACTIVITIES.
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

What you can expect

Tour the 2 most prominent monuments in Venice—the majestic Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica. Get up close and personal to access areas normally closed to the public. Skip notoriously long lines to ensure a meaningful experience in these monuments to Venetian glory.

Learn about the historical significance of the Duke's former home at the Doge's Palace, exploring paintings of past glories and admiring the rich décor of the Golden Staircase. Cross the Bridge of Sighs and follow in the footsteps of less-fortunate souls housed in the Palace of Prisons. You will have the opportunity to join an optional glassblowing demonstration at a glass factory very close to Saint Mark’s square.

Next, visit the grand St. Mark's Basilica. Marvel at the golden mosaics and marble floors as your guide explains the meaning behind the Biblical scenes and hidden details.

Visit the Basilica's Terrace with copies of the famous horses. From this spectacular location admire the most beautiful view of the heart of Venice: St Mark’s Square.

Discover St. Mark’s Museum where to admire objects of various kinds and origins belonging to the Basilica, including the quadriga of St. Mark’s, the famous horses, moved from their original location on the terrace after the last restoration.

Finally, glide along the Grand Canal, venturing into small, peaceful waterways. Beautiful, hand-crafted wooden rowing boats trace their history back to the 11th century when they were used as the primary means of public transport. There were as many as 10,000 active gondolas throughout the city in the 17th and 18th centuries. Admire majestic palaces and ancient bridges as an experienced gondolier guides you.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures
  • High-touch surfaces cleaned and disinfected
  • Vehicles and venues cleaned with disinfectants
  • Vehicles and venues kept vacant between travellers
Social distancing
  • Contactless ticket redemption
  • Social distancing measures in place
  • Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Safety measures
  • Personal protective equipment worn by staff
  • Temperature checks given to staff
  • Masks required
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Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    • Piazza San Marco
    • 30124, Venezia, Veneto, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEat the brown wooden newsstand with the yellow sign where is written "MEETING POINT", Calle Larga de l'Ascension, St. Mark’s Square, in front of the Post Office.
    • Calle larga de l'Ascension
    • 30124, Venezia, Veneto, Italy
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEGondola Ride
    • 1257 Calle larga de l'Ascension
    • 30124, Venezia, Veneto, Italy