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Venice in a Day:Gondola Ride, Doge's Palace, St Mark's Basilica & City Tour

By Walks of Italy
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €156 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Skip the line
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Guided walking tour exploring history & top sights of Venice
  • Skip-the-Line access at Doge's Palace
  • Iconic gondola ride along the Grand Canal
  • Admire the beauty of St. Mark’s Basilica
  • 8:15am tour only - express 4hr tour, no break

Activity location

  • St. Mark's Basilica
    • Città Metropolitana di Venezia
    • 30124, Venezia, Veneto, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • At the central fountain of Campo San Giacomo di Rialto (Campo San Giacometto).
    • Ponte di Rialto
    • 30125, Venezia, Veneto, Italy

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Venice in a Day: Gondola Ride, Doge's Palace & St. Mark's

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

• Skip the line ticket for St. Mark's Basilica

• Pre-reserved ticket to the Doge's Palace

• Gondola Ride

• Local English-speaking guide

• Expertly guided walking tour

6 hrs* in duration (with break) — except 8:15 AM departure, which is 4 hrs in duration (without break)

Language options: English
Starting time: 08:15
Price details
€156.00 x 1 Adult€156.00
Total
Price is €156.00

Venice in a Day: Gondola Ride, Doge's Palace & St. Mark's

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

• Skip the line ticket for St. Mark's Basilica

• Pre-reserved ticket to the Doge's Palace

• Gondola Ride

• Local English-speaking guide

• Expertly guided walking tour

6 hrs* in duration (with break) — except 8:15 AM departure, which is 4 hrs in duration (without break)

Language options: English
Starting time: 08:30
Price details
€177.00 x 1 Adult€177.00
Total
Price is €177.00

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Local English-speaking guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Pre-reserved ticket to the Doge's Palace (25 EUR)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Gondola Ride
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Headset
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Skip-the-line ticket for St. Mark's Basilica (12 EUR) (815 AM & 830 AM only)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    9:00 AM departure does NOT visit St. Mark's Basilica

Know before you book

  • Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
  • If access is restricted due to private events inside St. Mark's Basilica and/or Doge's Palace, we cannot be held responsible. This is a situation beyond our control. No refund will be issued.
  • In case of unforeseen circumstances such as bad weather (heavy rain, strong wind, high tide) conditions that prevent the gondola ride from taking place or any operational or safety reasons beyond our control it may be substituted for another experience, but no refund will be provided.
  • This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty
  • All guests must supply their full name that matches a valid ID at the time of the booking. Should you fail to provide these, your reservation will be cancelled. Name changes are not permitted.
  • Please note that a photo ID is required to visit the St. Marks Basilica. Failure to bring an ID can result in the security staff refusing your entrance to the monument.
  • St. Mark’s Basilica can be subject to closures due to particular liturgical celebrations, especially during major religious holidays such as Easter or Christmas. In the event that the Basilica is closed, explanations will be provided from the outside.
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

Get a sense of the history, art, and culture of Venice on this full-day tour combining all the best experiences into one day. Enjoy a guided tour of St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace, take to the water on a gondola ride, and explore famous piazzas and hidden backstreets on a walking tour.
Your tour starts at ground level with a guided walking tour of the city's most famous and most interesting sights. See the Rialto Bridge and learn about Venice's food culture at the Rialto Fish Market.

Along the way hear tales of famous Venetians like Marco Polo as well as how Venice came to be—and how it survived against the odds. As your walking tour ends, take a gondola ride and cruise along the Grand Canal and into the quieter back canals of the city with a maximum of 5 people per vessel.
After a short break for a snack on your own, reconvene at St. Mark's Square. You'll enter St. Mark's Basilica to explore its stunning history, architecture, and art with your guide. Get up close to the beautiful gold mosaics with special first-floor access.

Then it's on to Venice's other top sight—the Doge's Palace. Skip the line with pre-reserved tickets and enjoy the benefit of having an expert local guide as you navigate council rooms, audience halls, and masterpieces by Veronese and Tintoretto.

The 8:30am tour is limited to 20 people and includes a lunch break on your own, while the 8:15am tour does not include a lunch break (shorter duration of 4 hours) and a maximum of 25 people in your group.

Location

Activity location

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    St. Mark's Basilica
    • Città Metropolitana di Venezia
    • 30124, Venezia, Veneto, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    At the central fountain of Campo San Giacomo di Rialto (Campo San Giacometto).
    • Ponte di Rialto
    • 30125, Venezia, Veneto, Italy