Venice's Best: Basilica, Doge's Palace, Gondola & Yard Gallery

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Shared 30-minute gondola ride
Guided tour of the Doge's Palace and Saint Mark's Basilica
Skip-the-line ticket to St. Mark's Basilica
Access to Museums in Saint Mark's Square (Correr Museum, Archeological Museum, and Marciana Library)
Skip-the-line ticket to Doge's Palace
The Gondola Yard Gallery
20-minute gondola introductory experience

Hotel pick-up
Food and drinks
Guided tour of Museo Correr, Museo Nazionale Archologico, and Biblioteca Marciana

Overview

A wonderful 3- hours experience to discover the historical and artistic heart of Venice! The expert guide will escort you in the fascinating Doge’s Palace and the Saint Mark’s Basilica in Piazza San Marco. Admire their stunning artworks and learn the endless history the Venice Repulic. You'll cross also the famous Bridge of Sighs! Then you will enjoy a romantic gondola ride through the Grand Canal and its picturesque waterways: during the ride you’ll admire the main Venice Highlights as Fenice Opera House, Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Santa Maria della Salute Church and many others. Lastly, experience a ride in a unique virtual reality as you glide over the Grand Canal's tranquil waters at sunset over the centuries, and then discover the craftsmanship and secrets behind Venice's iconic boat with an up-close look at a sectioned model.

Meeting Point

Having the Basilica of San Marco behind you, stay on the right side of the square and go under the arches. Find Olivetti Museum, turn right passing under the archways, cross the little bridge and go straight on to “Campo San Gallo”, Venice Tours Office is located in the campo (small square).

End Point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

1. Basilica di San Marco Then, you will enjoy an amazing guided tour to the historical and famous Golden Basilica. You will admire stunning gold mosaics and marble inlays of the floors, sitting comfortably while our guide will show you the represented biblical scenes, the history and the particularities of this ancient basilica. 45 minutes

2. Doge's Palace A guided tour in the Doge’s Palace the old seat of the Venetian political power. In his splendid rooms, immersed in hundreds of masterpieces of painting, the Doge and his Council controlled the ancient Republic of Venice. A professional guide will escort you in the halls of power and the bridge of Sighs to reach to the old prisons. You may visit by yourself the other magnificent palaces around St. Mark’s Square under the name of Procuratie with the same ticket! 1 hour

3. Canal Grande Enjoy a charming gondola ride through the most romantic waterways, passing under small bridges and along part of the Grand Canal! During your pleasant gondola ride you will admire the Mozart House, the famous La Fenice Theatre, Rio (Canal) “De le Ostreghe” and part of the spectacular Grand Canal where you will see the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Ca’ Dario Palace the Santa Maria de la Salute Church and other magnificent palaces. The only gondola tour with commentary: a mobile-guide which will explain the magnificent palaces and attractions around you! Venice Goes App is an innovative mobile app (included in the price) that you can download easily on your mobile, click here to know how to get it. 45 minutes

4. Campo Rusolo o San Gallo The Yard Gallery Visit Explore the Gondola’s Mystique: "Explore a genuine sectioned gondola to uncover its hidden secrets. Learn about the historical and cultural significance of this quintessential Venetian symbol." Time-Travel on the Grand Canal: "Embark on a VR journey aboard a gondola through the centuries. Experience the vibrant Carnival festivities of the 1700s, just as Casanova did, and glide beneath the historic wooden drawbridge of the Rialto Bridge." Cultural Immersion and Souvenir: "Immerse yourself in Venetian culture at our unique bookshop, rich with stories and artifacts. As a cherished memento of your visit, take home a wooden 3D puzzle of a gondola, keeping a piece of Venetian charm with you."

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Tour does not operate in case of exceptional high tide or in case of unplanned religious functions (in these cases it can be postponed to the day after otherwise it will be refunded)
Due to the security reason, luggage and bags are not allowed inside the Basilica and Doge Palace
Each gondola can host maximum 5 people; the seat aboard cannot be chosen but will be assigned by the gondolier depending of guests weight.
The gondola ride does not operate in case of exceptionally bad weather, high/low tide or local gondoliers strike (in these cases it can be postponed the days after otherwise it will be refunded)
The itinerary of gondola ride may change in the event of wind or bad weather
For the visit of the Basilica suitable clothing is required (no shorts)
On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it

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We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her

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Bucket list

Published on Sep, 2024

Marta was lovely and a great tour guide. Loved to have gone under the bridge of sighs, but the whole experience was great. Thank you.

Wonderful experience

Published on Sep, 2024

Wonderful experience, Marta is so knowledgeable and the sweetest tour guide. A wonderful few hours spent exploring this amazing city

Great tour!

Published on Sep, 2024

Was very well organised and Beatrice was very friendly, smiley, helpful and above all very knowledgeable ☺️ the tour was quick and in the shade which was nice!

Venice highlight

Published on Sep, 2024

Both tours St Marks and the Doge Palace were highly informative and still fast enough so our kids did not get bored I loved it.

Great experience!

Published on Sep, 2024

Great experience! Very organized and our tour guide was very knowledgeable! Loved our gondola ride!! The Basilica was beautiful and the Dodges Palace was amazing!

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