St. Mark’s Basilica & Doge’s Palace Guided Tour with Gondola Ride

4.4 (493 reviews) Venice, Italy
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 25 travelers

Overview

Experience the best of Venice in one seamless tour combining St. Mark’s Basilica, Doge’s Palace, and a classic gondola ride. Enjoy reserved entry and explore with an expert guide who brings the city’s history to life. Step inside iconic landmarks, glide through scenic canals, and discover Venice’s magic in a perfectly paced, unforgettable experience.

Options

Private Tour

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Experience the best of Venice: on a private tour of St. Mark's Basilica & Doge's Palace, followed by a traditional gondola ride through its iconic canals.

Group Tour

Duration: 3 hours
Best of Venice: Discover Venice with a guided tour of St. Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace, and a
shared gondola ride, all in just a few hours.

What's included

  • Learn from a knowledgeable English-speaking guide
  • Experience Venice’s top landmarks in one seamless itinerary
  • Discover the history of Venice at the Doge’s Palace
  • Enjoy a 30-minute shared gondola ride through scenic canals
  • Explore St. Mark’s Basilica with reserved access and expert guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Food and beverages

What to expect

  1. Piazza San Marco
    Pass by
    Start in the heart of Venice, St. Mark’s Square, where history, architecture, and atmosphere come together.
  2. St. Mark's Basilica
    45m · Admission ticket included
    Step inside the Golden Basilica and uncover dazzling mosaics, soaring domes, and centuries of history brought to life by your expert guide.
  3. 1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    Walk the halls of power in the Doge’s Palace, where Venice ruled the seas. Cross the Bridge of Sighs and discover the stories behind the Republic’s rise and fall.
  4. Bridge Of Sighs
    Pass by
    Pass by the iconic Bridge of Sighs, where prisoners once took their final glimpse of Venice before imprisonment, one of the city’s most hauntingly beautiful landmarks.
  5. Canal Grande
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Let Venice unfold from the water as you glide along its charming canals, passing under bridges and beside timeless palaces on a shared gondola (No commentary included during the gondola ride.)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet at Venice City Tour Office, Calle della Rasse 4536 (City Wonders Meeting Point). From St. Mark’s Square, head toward Doge’s Palace, continue past the Bridge of Sighs, then turn left onto Calle de le Rasse.
Please arrive 15 minutes before departure.

End point

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please note that entry to St. Mark’s Basilica is subject to a strict dress code. Guests must ensure that their shoulders and knees are covered. Visitors who do not comply with these requirements may be refused entry.
  • 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.
  • Each gondola can host maximum 6 people; the seat aboard cannot be chosen but will be assigned by the gondolier.
  • Please note that Gondola tours are not guaranteed in case of bad weather (rain, strong winds, high/low tide). The itinerary of gondola ride may change in the event of wind or bad weather
  • The Municipality of Venice has introduced an Access Fee that applies on specific dates. To avoid any inconvenience, we recommend checking the official guidelines and completing the necessary registration through the provided link before your visit. (https://cda.ve.it/en/ Official Link for Registration)
  • The official ticket price for St. Mark’s Basilica is €10.00 per person (standard entry)

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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