St. Mark’s Basilica & Doge’s Palace Guided Tour with Gondola Ride

4.4(493)3 hoursEnglishVenice, Italy

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$176

Experience the best of Venice in one seamless tour combining St. Mark’s Basilica, Doge’s Palace, and a classic gondola ride. Enjoy reserved entry and explore with an expert guide who brings the city’s history to life. Step inside iconic landmarks, glide through scenic canals, and discover Venice’s magic in a perfectly paced, unforgettable experience.

Included

Learn from a knowledgeable English-speaking guide
Experience Venice’s top landmarks in one seamless itinerary
Discover the history of Venice at the Doge’s Palace
Enjoy a 30-minute shared gondola ride through scenic canals
Explore St. Mark’s Basilica with reserved access and expert guide

Not included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Food and beverages

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What you'll do

Piazza San Marco
P.za San Marco, Venice, Italy
Start in the heart of Venice, St. Mark’s Square, where history, architecture, and atmosphere come together.
St. Mark's Basilica
P.za San Marco, 328, 30100 Venezia Ve, Italy, Venice, Italy
Step inside the Golden Basilica and uncover dazzling mosaics, soaring domes, and centuries of history brought to life by your expert guide.
45 minAdmission included
Walk the halls of power in the Doge’s Palace, where Venice ruled the seas
Cross the Bridge of Sighs and discover the stories behind the Republic’s rise and fall.
1h 30mAdmission included
Bridge Of Sighs
Venice, Italy
Pass by the iconic Bridge of Sighs, where prisoners once took their final glimpse of Venice before imprisonment, one of the city’s most hauntingly beautiful landmarks.
Canal Grande
Venice, Italy
Let Venice unfold from the water as you glide along its charming canals, passing under bridges and beside timeless palaces on a shared gondola (No commentary included during the gondola ride.)
30 minAdmission included

Meeting and pickup

4 locations

Pickup details

Meet at Venice City Tour Office, Calle della Rasse 4536 (City Wonders Meeting Point). From St. Mark’s Square, head toward Doge’s Palace, continue past the Bridge of Sighs, then turn left onto Calle de le Rasse. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note that entry to St. Mark’s Basilica is subject to a strict dress code. Guests must ensure that their shoulders and knees are covered. Visitors who do not comply with these requirements may be refused entry.
Only small bags are allowed in St Mark's Basilica
Due to St. Mark's Basilica security regulations, a PASSPORT OR VALID ID DOCUMENT IS MANDATORY to join this tour. It is your responsibility to ensure you have a valid document with you on tour. Passengers who fail to provide a valid proof of identity will be denied entry.
Each gondola can host maximum 6 people; the seat aboard cannot be chosen but will be assigned by the gondolier.