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Venice in A Day: St Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace & Gondola Ride

Location Venice, Veneto, Italy
$224
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Overview

The full-day Venice in A Day tour offers a comprehensive exploration of the city's iconic landmarks. Perfect for those with limited time, this tour ensures you experience Venice's best attractions in just one day.

  • 🏛️ Begin at St. Mark’s Square, where you’ll meet your guide and uncover the rich history of this iconic plaza.
  • ✨ Visit St. Mark’s Basilica, known as “The Church of Gold,” featuring stunning gold mosaics and marble, with a guided tour that skips the long ticket line.
  • 🌉 Discover the Rialto Bridge, an architectural marvel spanning the Grand Canal, as you learn about its fascinating history and legends from your local guide.
  • 🚣‍♂️ Enjoy a 30-minute shared gondola ride with a maximum of 5 guests, drifting through Venice’s picturesque canals.
  • 🍽️ Take a 1.5-hour lunch break to savor local cuisine, with recommendations from your guide for nearby spots to enjoy a panini or cicchetti.
  • 🏰 Explore the Doge's Palace, the former center of Venice's public administration, and see the infamous Bridge of Sighs connecting to its prison.
  • 🎟️ Included in the tour are a guided tour of St. Mark's Basilica and a timed-entry ticket (€12) for a seamless experience.
  • 🗺️ Benefit from a knowledgeable Art Historian Guide throughout the tour, ensuring an enriching understanding of Venice's art and history.
  • 🚍 Public transportation options are easily accessible nearby, making it convenient to explore further after your tour.

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Venice in A Day: St Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace & Gondola Ride
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 6 hours

  • Free time for lunch
  • 30-minute shared gondola ride
  • Expert English-speaking guide
  • Walking tour of Rialto Bridge and Venice’s quieter areas
  • Timed-entry ticket and guided tour of St. Mark’s Basilica (€12)
  • Timed-entry ticket and guided tour of Doge’s Palace
  • Guide tips
  • Lunch

Meeting point
Please Arrive 15 Minutes Early. Your guide will meet you between the two big columns in St. Mark’s Square (columns of San Marco & San Teodoro) located on the south side of the square, near the canal. A representative will be there holding a sign with ''The Tour Guy'' on it.

  • Piazza San Marco
    Your tour begins in St. Mark’s Square, Venice’s central public plaza. Meet your guide and learn about the history of this iconic piazza, home to St. Mark’s Basilica.
  • Basilica di San Marco
    Known as “The Church of Gold”, St. Mark’s Basilica’s elaborate design features gold mosaics and marble slabs. Use timed entry tickets and learn about the basilica’s storied history during a guided tour of the stunning Basilica.
  • Ponte di Rialto
    After your visit to the basilica your journey continues into the hidden back alleyways of Venice, guided by a knowledgeable local. Learn about the history and legends surrounding the Rialto Bridge, a magnificent architectural gem that spans the Grand Canal.
  • Check off a bucket list item as you board a shared gondola with others from your group (max 5 guests). Drift through canals for 30 minutes and see the postcard views Venice is famous for.
  • Venice
    Enjoy 1.5 hours to choose your own lunch nearby. Grab a quick panini or enjoy some cicchetti, and ask your guide for a few local recommendations.
  • Palazzo Ducale
    After lunch, explore the fascinating Doge's Palace with an expert guide and timed entry tickets. This Palace used to be the home of Venice's public administration. At the same time, it operated as a prison, where some of Venice's criminals saw their last days. Explore the fascinating artwork of the Doge's Palace, and get a glimpse of the famous Bridge of Sighs, the bridge that connects Doge's Palace to its prison.

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women to enter St. Mark’s Basilica; entry may be refused otherwise. Please avoid wearing sandals, hats, shorts, skirts, or tops that expose your shoulders.
  • A valid government-issued ID is required for entrance to St. Mark's Basilica. The name on your ticket (entered at check-out) must match the name on your ID, or you may be refused entry.
  • 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.
  • The order of stops may change due to timed entry schedules, crowds, or operational reasons, but you will still visit the same key sights listed.
  • We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any walking impairments that require special assistance on our group tours. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers.
    If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
    you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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    Venice in A Day: St Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace & Gondola Ride

    Location Venice, Veneto, Italy
    $224
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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