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Venice: St. Mark’s Basilica, Doge's Palace & Gondola Ride 3
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St. Mark’s Basilica & Doge’s Palace Guided Tour with Gondola Ride

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Overview

  • Visit St. Mark's Basilica with reserved entry
  • Explore the historic Doge's Palace
  • Enjoy a traditional Venetian gondola ride
  • Admire Venice from its scenic canals
  • Discover Venice's history with an expert guide

Activity location

  • Venice
    • Metropolitan City of Venice
    • Venice, Veneto, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Calle de le Rasse, 4536
    • 4536 Calle de le Rasse
    • 30122, Venezia, Veneto, Italy

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What's included, what's not

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    Expert English-speaking local guide
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    Guided tour of St. Mark’s Basilica
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    Guided tour of Doge’s Palace
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    30-minute shared gondola ride (mixed group of up to 6 pax) with no commentary included
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    Personal audio headsets for clear commentary
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Hotel pickup and drop-off
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    Food and drinks
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    Service charge (welcomed & appreciated)

Know before you book

  • This activity is not wheelchair accessible. Also, If you have limited mobility, you should not take part.
  • A dress code is required to enter St Mark's Basilica. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women.
  • The gondola ride is a shared ride with maximum 6 people and does not operate during heavy rain or adverse weather conditions.
  • Only small bags are allowed in St Mark's Basilica
  • Due to St. Mark's Basilica security regulations, a PASSPORT OR VALID ID DOCUMENT IS MANDATORY to join this tour. It is your responsibility to ensure you have a valid document with you on tour. Passengers who fail to provide a valid proof of identity will be denied entry.
  • Check-in is 15 minutes prior to the booked tour start time.

What you can expect

Discover the very best of Venice on a carefully planned experience that combines the city's most iconic landmarks with a classic gondola ride.

Your journey begins with a guided visit to St. Mark's Basilica, one of Venice's most celebrated treasures. With reserved access, step inside to admire its dazzling golden mosaics, soaring domes, and magnificent Byzantine architecture. As you explore, your expert guide will reveal the fascinating history, symbolism, and artistic details that have made this extraordinary cathedral a symbol of Venice for centuries.

Continue to the impressive Doge's Palace, once the political and administrative heart of the Venetian Republic. Explore its magnificent halls and historic chambers while learning how Venice became one of the world's greatest maritime powers. Hear stories of influential leaders, political intrigue, and the remarkable history that shaped the city.

Complete your experience with one of Venice's most beloved traditions, a relaxing gondola ride through the city's enchanting canals. Glide beneath picturesque bridges and alongside elegant palaces while enjoying a unique perspective of the Floating City from the water.

The order of the visits may vary depending on your selected departure time and day of travel, but every option includes guided visits to St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace, along with a traditional gondola ride.

This expertly organised experience is the perfect introduction to Venice, combining history, art, architecture, and unforgettable canal views in just a few hours

Location

Activity location

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    Venice
    • Metropolitan City of Venice
    • Venice, Veneto, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Calle de le Rasse, 4536
    • 4536 Calle de le Rasse
    • 30122, Venezia, Veneto, Italy