Saint Marks Basilica, Doge's Palace and Gondola tour in Venice
Meet your professional guide and start your combination tour discovering the buildings in the square and then we enter inside the Doge's Palace "Palazzo Ducale", it was once the residence of the Doge, the elected ruler of the city.
The tour then continues into Saint Marks Basilica, which majestically symbolizes the lagoon and enshrines the city’s history and Saints relics.
At 1:00 pm you will end the first part of the tour and you will have approx 2 hours free time to stroll around Saint Mark's square, to have lunch (not included) or to visit the Correr museum on your own already included with the Doge's Palace ticket.
The second part of your combined tour is the classic gondola ride at 3:00 pm or 5:15 pm (check the availability).
PROGRAM -> Doge's Palace & Basilica departure at 10:45 am to 1.00 pm -> Gondola ride (duration 30 min) April - October gondola at 3.00pm or 5.15 pm November - March gondola only at 3.00 pm
Options
ENGLISH TOUR
What's included in Saint Marks Basilica, Doge's Palace and Gondola tour in Venice
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Meet your guide in calle larga de l'ascension next the post office behind Saint Mark's square.
Piazza San Marco
Hear about the republic of the Serenissima and the city's origins to the present day. See all the most important monuments (from the outside) in the square.
Basilica di San Marco
Your guide will provide you with the perfect introduction to the origins, symbols and traditions regarding Saint Mark's Square, Saint Mark's Basilica the Doge's Palace, the bridge of Sighs, the bell tower and the Marciana area.
Inclusions
- Professional local guide
- Skip the line tickets for the Basilica and the Doge's Palace
- 30 minutes shared gondola ride
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly when over 10 people
- Guided tour of the St Mark's square, the St Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Food and drink
- Secret itineraries fee
- Pala d'oro
- Museum and Loggia dei Cavalli on the 1st floor
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the departure time;
- Late arrivals, No Shows, No refund;
- 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
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- 15 min before in Calle larga de l’Ascension - 30124 (behind the Correr museum on the opposite side of the Saint Marks Basilica). Look for the TURIVE assistant next to the post office San Marco.
End Points
- The tour ends in Saint Mark's square
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
MEETING POINT: 15 min before in Calle larga de l’Ascension - 30124 (behind the Correr museum on the opposite side of the Saint Marks Basilica).Look for the TURIVE assistant next to the post office San Marco. https://maps.app.goo.gl/iu3tveLzsqpRwyXd7 • Check-in is 15 minutes prior to booked tour start time; • Tour maybe affected in cases of high tides. • Parents will need to have an ID for the children on the date of travel to prove they are under 6; It is your responsibility to be at the meeting point punctually. All the late arrivals or no show are NO REFUND. Emergency Number: Office 0039 041 5239979 Mobile 0039 349 3054767
