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Discover Venice from every angle! Explore the heart of the city on a guided walk, visit St. Mark’s Basilica, and end your day gliding through the canals in a gondola.

Highlights

• Discover the hidden sights between St. Mark's Square and the Rialto Bridge
• Skip the long lines to the gilded interior of St. Mark's Basilica
• Take an enchanting gondola ride down the small canals off the Grand Canal
• Go to the former home of the explorer Marco Polo

Description

Experience Venice in all its glory with an all-encompassing half-day journey through its most iconic sights. From the golden mosaics of St. Mark’s Basilica to the hidden corners known only to locals, this curated three-part tour captures the true soul of the Floating City. Your morning begins with a stroll through history. Led by an expert guide, you’ll wander from the grandeur of St. Mark’s Square toward the vibrant Rialto Market. Along the way, discover the legendary home of Marco Polo and the Baroque elegance of Campo Santa Maria Formosa, while unravelling the secrets of the city’s merchant past. Next, step inside the 'Golden Church.' With skip-the-line access, you’ll bypass the crowds to marvel at the breathtaking gilded interiors of St. Mark’s Basilica. After your visit, you can enjoy some free time for a classic Venetian aperitivo or a leisurely lunch. In the afternoon make sure you meet up at 2.45 pm at the meeting point. The grand finale? A 30-minute gondola serenade. Glide through tranquil waters to admire the majestic Basilica della Salute from a perspective only the canals can offer. Why choose this tour? Enjoy the best of Venice in one seamless experience—and at a more attractive price than booking each highlight separately. ____________ ITINERARY: 8.45 am Meeting time 9.00 am Walking Tour + St. Mark's Basilica FREE APERITIF or LUNCH BREAK 2.45 pm Meeting time 3.00 pm 30-min shared gondola ride ____________

Includes

Skip-the-line entrance ticket and guided tour of St. Mark’s Basilica Gondola ride Guide Morning walking tour of Venice

Important Information

• This is a combo tour including 3 single tours
• No refunds will be given in the case of a no-show
• This is a collective tour, which means there might be other participants going on the tour with you
• The gondola ride might be suspended in case of bad weather. In such cases please go to the tour departure point
• In cases of religious ceremonies or exceptionally high tides, access to St Mark's Basilica may not be permitted
• Wheelchair users may not be able to access the whole tour
• Short breaks between tours
• This is a multilingual tour
• No commentary is given during the shared gondola ride A gondola can host up to 5 people. If your reservation includes more than 5 people, your group will be divided into smaller groups, or you will enjoy different gondolas

Easy cancellation

This activity is non-refundable