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LanguagesEnglish, Italian, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 25 travelers
Overview
A tour to discover Venice's architectural gems and symbols: The Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica, followed by a gondola ride.
You will visit the St. Mark’s Basilica, an extraordinary example of Byzantine art as well as the living symbol of Venice’s bound with the East. The Golden Mosaics covering the high walls are breathtaking, together with gold, silver, glass and precious materials.
Next stop will be the Doge’s Palace. Stepping through the magnificent halls, will be like going back to the time of the Republic of Venice, where priceless treasures, art masterpieces and frescos can still be admired today.
In the afternoon, you will enjoy a 30-minute gondola ride. An enchanting and relaxing way to enjoy the colors, lights, sights, charm and beauty of Venice. You will admire elegant bank-side palaces, unique bridges such as the iconic Bridge of Sighs and breathe the charming and magic atmosphere that only a town built on water can give you.
Options
Spanish
Italian
French
English
What's included
Boarding assistance
25/30 minutes ride on a shared gondola with passage underneath the Bridge of Sighs
Entrance to the Basilica’s Museum & Terrace
Qualified guide
Personal headsets
Skip the line entrance ticket to Saint Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Pala d’Oro
Guided tour during the gondola ride
Food & drinks
What to expect
Palazzo Ducale
1h 15m · Admission ticket included
Guided visit to the Doge's Palace
Basilica di San Marco
1h · Admission ticket included
Guided visit to St. Mark's Basilica
Ponte dei Sospiri
Pass by
Pass underneath the Bridge of Sighs during your gondola ride
Laguna di Venezia
Pass by
Pass through smaller and quieter canals during the gondola ride
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Meet our staff in Campo San Zaccaria at the small shop opposite the Church of San Zaccaria.
End point
Meet our staff in Campo San Zaccaria at the small shop opposite the Church of San Zaccaria.
Additional information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please be aware that on certain dates, registration and payment of an access contribution will be necessary to visit the city of Venice. We encourage you to check all the information and procedures for registration or payment on the dedicated website of Comune di Venezia.
Between the walking tour and the gondola ride you'll have approx. 2-hour break. The Doge's Palace tour will end at 1:15pm and the gondola tour will start at 3:00pm.
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
Basilica entry and Museum is €24. Doge’s Palace €35. Remaining value covers operational costs, the gondolas, hosting services, app content, and licensed guides with audio systems
Some areas of the Doge's Palace include historic stairways and may not be fully accessible for visitors with reduced mobility.
Please note that one gondola can accommodate a maximum of 5 passengers
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.
