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Discover Venice's monuments with our unmissable tour! Explore the Doge's Palace, St. Mark's Basilica and enjoy a shared gondola ride in about 2 hours.

Highlights

• Explore Venice landmarks thanks to our skip-the-line guided tour
• Stroll along the Bridge of Sighs and the Doge's Palace Prisons
• Admire the splendid golden mosaics inside the Basilica
• Visit the naves on the ground floor of St Mark's Basilica
• Listen to the vicissitudes that characterise the history of the Basilica.

Description

Enjoy a guided tour of the Doge's Palace to discover its artistic treasures created by Sansovino and Tintoretto, and cross the famous Bridge of Sighs to visit the Prigioni Nuove (New Prisons). Then head to St. Mark's Basilica, the true heart of Venice. Admire its splendid golden mosaics covering the entire ceiling and take a close look at the many masterpieces housed inside. The trip culminates with a 30-minute shared gondola ride for up to 5 people, winding through the enchanting canals of Venice.

Includes

Skip-the-line ticket to the Doge’s Palace Guided tour of the Doge’s Palace, the Bridge of Sighs and the New Prisons (approximate duration: 1 hour and 15 minutes) Entrance ticket to St Mark's Basilica Guided tour of St Mark's Basilica. Shared gondola ride (approximate duration: 30 minutes)

Important Information

• After booking confirmation, download the voucher sent via email, which needs to be shown at the boarding point, either in print or on your smartphone. Arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before departure. Large bags aren't allowed in the Basilica. A gondola can host up to five people. If your reservation includes more than five people, your group will be divided into smaller groups. A 45-minute break separates the Doge’s Palace tour from the St. Mark’s Basilica and Gondola Ride (11:45–13:00/13:45–15:30). Locate the meeting point on the map beforehand, especially in case of strikes, demonstrations, or bad weather. No refunds for late arrival or early departure. In exceptional circumstances or force majeure events, the service might be canceled. You'll be contacted promptly, and options for rescheduling or refunds will be provided according to cancellation policies.

Easy cancellation

This activity is non-refundable