St. Mark's Basilica Guided Tour With Gondola Ride

4.4(1142)1 hr 30 minEnglish, French, German, SpanishVenice, Italy

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Your experience

Explore Venice through its extraordinary architecture and timeless waterways, beginning with a guided visit to St. Mark’s Basilica before setting off on a classic gondola ride.

Getting started

Begin your experience with a guided visit to St. Mark’s Basilica, where priority access helps you make the most of your time. Follow your expert guide through this celebrated landmark before continuing to your Venetian gondola ride.

What to expect

St. Mark’s Basilica

Step inside one of Venice’s most iconic landmarks, renowned for its Byzantine architecture, shimmering golden mosaics, and centuries of religious and artistic history.

Features

• Explore the basilica on a 1.5-hour guided tour and learn about its history and cultural significance.

• Admire intricate mosaics depicting biblical stories and historical events across its magnificent interiors.

• Discover the architectural details, from grand domes to elaborate marble floors and columns.

• Hear stories about the basilica’s origins, the relics of St. Mark, and the treasures that reflect Venice’s historic connections with the East.

Classic Venetian gondola ride

Continue your experience with a traditional gondola ride through Venice’s waterways. Leave the busy streets behind as you glide past historic buildings and charming bridges, discovering a different side of the city from the water.

Features

• Enjoy a classic Venetian gondola ride through the city’s picturesque canals.

• Take in views of historic buildings and elegant bridges from the water.

• Experience the quieter waterways and distinctive scenery that make Venice a city like no other.

Bypass long queues and dive deep into the cultural and architectural history of St. Mark’s Basilica during a 1.5-hour guided tour.
Marvel at the basilica with your local guide as they narrate intriguing stories about its history and design.
Discover the basilica’s breathtaking interiors, intricate mosaics, and Byzantine architecture as you explore with your group of 10 people.
Enjoy a tranquil glimpse into Venice’s daily life as you glide along the canals on a traditional gondola ride.
Float beneath arched bridges and alongside historic buildings and experience Venice from its waterways.

Included

Skip-the-line entry to St. Mark’s Basilica
Guide tour of St. Mark’s Basilica
Gondola ride along Venice’s canals and waterways
Expert English-speaking local guide

Not included

Transportation
Meals
Gratuities

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Meeting and pickup

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• Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

• Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

• Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

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Meeting
St. Mark's Basilica, Piazza San Marco, 328, 30100 Venezia VE, Italy
St. Mark's Basilica, Piazza San Marco, 328, 30100 Venezia VE, Italy, VENICE, 30100, Italy
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End point

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Good to know

Food and drinks: Not allowed inside the basilica.
Photography and filming: Photography, filming, tripods, and camera equipment are strictly prohibited inside the basilica.
Dress code: Certain clothing, including shorts, skirts, and sleeveless tops, is prohibited inside the basilica.
Pets: Not allowed inside the attraction.
Bags and luggage: Backpacks, large bags, suitcases, and tote bags are not allowed inside the basilica.
Wheelchair access: The experience is wheelchair accessible.

St. Mark's Basilica

Mon – Sat: 09:30 – 17:15Last entry 16:45
Sun: 14:00 – 17:15Last entry 16:45

St. Mark's Square

Jan - Dec

Mon – Sun: 00:00 – 23:59

Free cancellation up to 2 days before start

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