Shared gondola ride and guided tour of the Doge's Palace, St. Mark's Basilica

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AdultsAge 18+

Summary

Duration2h 22m

GroupShared

Languages🇬🇧🇫🇷🇪🇸

PriceFrom €142

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CancellationFree cancellation up to 72 hours before departure

The experience starts aboard a shared gondola, gliding along characteristic Venetian canals and admiring historic palaces and picturesque views from a unique perspective on the water.

The experience continous with a visit to St. Mark’s Basilica, an extraordinary masterpiece of Venetian and Byzantine art. Its golden mosaics, precious decorations and artistic treasures tell the story of a city that for centuries served as a meeting point between East and West.
The tour continues inside the Doge’s Palace, the former residence of the Doge and the seat of political and judicial power in the Venetian Republic. Explore its monumental halls, magnificent staircases and richly decorated rooms while discovering the history and splendour of Venice.

A comprehensive experience combining Venice’s art, history and traditions, from its most important landmarks to the timeless charm of a gondola ride.

Itinerary

09:00
Meeting point — Calle Larga dell’Ascensione
Guests must arrive 15 minutes before the tour starts.

09:15–09:45

Shared gondola ride
Enjoy a 30-minute ride along Venice’s canals, admiring the city and its historic palaces from the water.

09.45 - 10:30

free time

10:45 - 13:00

Inside Venice — St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace (T23)
Guided visit to St. Mark’s Basilica, renowned for its extraordinary mosaics and centuries of history, followed by a visit to the Doge’s Palace, a symbol of the power and grandeur of the Venetian Republic.
13:00
End of the tour

skip-the-line ticket, you will access the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica without having to queue, gondola ride
Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
tip or gratuity

Meeting point

Calle larga de l'Ascension

At the meeting point please look for the yellow sign 'MEETING POINT'

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Coordinates: 45.4334943, 12.3371051

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Important notes

Please ensure you arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes prior to the tour start time.
The tour is shared.
The guide who will accompany you during the tour will speak exclusively the language you chose when booking, without repeating the explanations in other languages.
Appropriate dress is required to visit the Basilica (no shorts or tank tops).
Large suitcases, backpacks or bags cannot be brought inte the Basilica.
In case of high tide, the Basilica and St. Mark's Square are normally flooded. This may cause delays or changes on the program of the tour.
The gondola tour is shared, so there may be other people on the gondola with you. Each gondola can accommodate up to a maximum of 5 people.
Not accessible for people in wheelchair and with mobility difficulties.

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