Venice Must-see: St. Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace & Gondola
Do not miss this memorable guided tour which combines two of Venice’s quintessential landmarks such as the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica with a shared gondola ride.
Enjoy a 1-hour guided tour of the Doge's Palace to the discovery of its artistic treasures by Sansovino and Tintoretto, and cross the infamous Bridge of Sighs to visit the New Prisons.
You will then spend 1 hour in St. Mark's Basilica and its Museum and admire its exquisite mosaics and masterpieces, and you will have the chance to enjoy a breathtaking panoramic vista from the external terrace.
Please note: For now, the tour only includes access to the ground floor of St. Mark’s Basilica. Both the Museum and the Terrace are not included, but get ready for an intense and captivating experience in the heart of the Venetian art and spirituality.
The journey culminates with a 30-minute shared gondola ride, for up to 5 people, weaving through the enchanting canals of Venice.
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What's included in Venice Must-see: St. Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace & Gondola
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Doge's Palace
Guided tour of the Doge's Palace, Bridge of Sighs and the New Prisons
St. Mark's Basilica
Guided visit to the Museum of St. Mark's Basilica and external terrace
Canal Grande
Shared gondola ride
Inclusions
- Guided tour of the Doge’s Palace, the Bridge of Sighs and the New Prisons
- Shared gondola ride
- Skip-the-line ticket to the Doge’s Palace
- Access and Guided tour of St. Mark’s Basilica
- Commentary provided while on the gondola ride
- Anything not specified in “What’s included”
- Entry ticket to the Treasure
- Entry ticket to the Pala d’Oro
- Entry ticket and access to the Museum and the Terrace
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note that this tour combines different activities. Therefore, the second part of the tour may not take place immediately after the end of the first part of the tour. At the meeting point you will be notified of the exact starting time.
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay up to 10 € access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
- Please note: For now, the tour only covers the ground floor of St. Mark’s Basilica. Museum and Terrace are not included.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Calle larga de l'Ascension, near the St. Mark's Post Office, behind Correr Museum. A TURIVE staff member will check your voucher.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
- Once your booking has been confirmed, download the voucher that will also be sent to you via email. You will need to show it at the boarding point, either printed or on your smartphone. - Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the departure time. Here a TURIVE staff member will check your voucher and give you instructions. Due to the security checks at the entrance to the Doge's Palace, queues may form at the entrance. - The tour is shared, therefore there may be other people taking part. - 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. - Large suitcases, backpacks or bags cannot be brought into the Basilica: do not bring them with you if you want to take part in this tour. - To access St. Mark’s Museum you have to climb a steep staircase, therefore the tour is not recommended to people with limited mobility and wheelchair users. - Locate in advance the meeting point on the map to avoid arriving late especially in the event of strikes, demonstrations or bad weather: we cannot guarantee you any refund (in full or in part) if you do not present yourself at the meeting point at the specified time or if you decide to leave the experience before the end. If you need assistance, feel free to contact us at the emergency contacts shown in the reservation voucher. - In exceptional cases or due to force majeure (natural disasters, strikes or other unforeseen events), the service might be cancelled. In these cases, you will be contacted as soon as possible, and you can choose another date or request a full refund of the price you paid, if allowed by the cancellation policies.
