Gondola Ride and St Mark's Basilica Tour with Pala d'Oro Upgrade

Duration2h

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesGerman, English, French, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 25 travelers

Skip the linePriority entrance

Overview

Experience the best of Venice, starting from its golden heart. Begin with a guided tour of St. Mark’s Basilica, where you’ll marvel at the 8,000 square meters of shimmering Byzantine mosaics and learn the fascinating history of this architectural masterpiece. After exploring the cathedral's wonders, transition to the water for a shared 30-minute traditional gondola ride. You’ll glide along a stretch of the Grand Canal to admire the Basilica della Salute, before drifting into the charming side canals to see the iconic Teatro La Fenice from a unique perspective.

Options

FRE - Gondola & Basilica ONLY

ENG - Pala d'Oro Upgrade

Duration: 1 hour
Pala d'Oro included

SPA - Gondola & Basilica ONLY

ENG - Gondola & Basilica ONLY

GER - Gondola & Basilica ONLY

What's included

30 minutes shared gondola ride
Skip the line access and guided tour of St. Mark’s Basilica

Gratuities
Entry ticket to the Treasure
Entry tickets to the Pala d'Oro (only included with the specific 'Basilica + Pala d’Oro' option)
Entry tickets and access to the Museum and the Terrace

What to expect

Piazza San Marco
Pass by

Meet the tour Guide in Calle Larga Ascensione in front of the Post Office (Poste Italiane)
Basilica di San Marco
1h · Admission ticket included

Experience the best of St. Mark’s Basilica in one hour. This guided tour focuses on the must-see highlights of one of Venice’s most important landmarks:
- The Golden Mosaics: witness the glow of one of the world's largest collections of gold leaf art.
- Byzantine Architecture: discover the unique fusion of Eastern and Western styles.
- Relics & Legends: learn the thrilling story of how St. Mark’s remains were brought to Venice.
Teatro La Fenice
Pass by

Enjoy a 30-minute gondola ride through charming side canals, passing the world-famous Teatro La Fenice.
Basilica Santa Maria della Salute
Pass by

Gliding along a scenic stretch of the Grand Canal, you’ll admire the Basilica della Salute. This Baroque masterpiece, designed by Longhena, is famous for its unique architecture that offers a different, fascinating perspective from every angle as you pass by.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The meeting point is ten to fifteen minutes before the start of the tour at the TURIVE meeting point, located on Calle larga de l' Ascension, near the post office (Poste Italiane), behind Correr museum.

End point

The meeting point is ten to fifteen minutes before the start of the tour at the TURIVE meeting point, located on Calle larga de l' Ascension, near the post office (Poste Italiane), behind Correr museum.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
If you choose the tour departing at 10:45 am, there will be a break of approximately 3 hours between the visit to the St. Mark's Basilica and the gondola ride (Basilica 10:45 - 11:45; Gondola 15:00 - 15:30).
If you choose the tour departing at 9:15 am, there will be a break of approximately 1 hour between the visit to the St. Mark's Basilica and the gondola ride (Gondola 9:15 - 9:45; Basilica 10:45 - 11:45).
Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers’ full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the attraction.
Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to St.Mark’s Basilica.
In cases of religious ceremonies, exceptionally high tides or other special occasions, access to St. Mark's Basilica may not be permitted.
To visit St Mark's Basilica it is necessary to dress appropriately (no shorts, vests or tops) and backpacks are not allowed for safety reasons.
This is a collective tour, which means there might be other participants going on the tour with you.
Please note that, due to the particular morphological structure of Venice and the logistic problems resulting from it, we cannot guarantee that the whole tour is accessible to people with limited mobility. This means that people with walking difficulties and wheelchair users could not be able to access some parts of the itinerary.
The gondola ride might be suspended in case of bad weather. In such cases, you are required to go to the tour departure point in order to know whether the tour takes place or not and any alternative ways to use the service.
Please make sure to arrive on time so you don't miss out! We are unfortunately unable to offer refunds or credits for late arrivals or no-shows.
On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay +an access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it/en.
Entrance fees reserved for tour operators and guides: €12.00 for St. Mark’s Basilica and €24.00 for the Basilica plus Pala d’Oro (Golden Altarpiece).

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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