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

Name: Venice in A Day: St Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace & Gondola Ride
Brand: Viator
Price: 109.45 USD
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4.6(688)6 StundenEnglischBuche 2 Tage im VorausVenice, Italien

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This Venice tour is built for travelers who want the city’s major sights and quieter corners in one efficient day. Pre-reserved tickets help simplify entry for St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace, two of Venice’s most important landmarks, while your guide connects the city’s golden mosaics, maritime power, council halls, and old prisons into one clear story. Between the headline sites, you’ll follow narrow lanes and tucked-away courtyards toward the Rialto Bridge, seeing a side of Venice many visitors miss when they stay only in St. Mark’s Square. The experience also includes a 30-minute shared gondola ride, so you see Venice from the canals as well as on foot. With timed-entry tickets, a guided walking route, and free time for lunch, this tour gives you a practical, well-paced way to cover Venice’s essential sights in a single day.

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

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Piazza San Marco
P.za San Marco, Venice, Italy
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.
15 Min
Basilica di San Marco
San Marco, 328, Venice, Italy
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.
30 MinEintritt inbegriffen
Ponte di Rialto
Ruga degli Orefici, Venice, Italy
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.
25 Min
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.
30 Min
Venice
Venice, Italy
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.
1h 30m
Palazzo Ducale
Piazza San Marco, 1, Venice, Italy
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.
2 StundenEintritt inbegriffen

Treffpunkt und Abholung

5 Orte

Abholungsdetails

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.

Wissenswertes

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.