Highlights
- Explore St. Mark's Basilica with reserved entry
- Discover the historic Doge's Palace with an expert guide
- Enjoy a traditional gondola ride through Venice's canals
- Admire Venice from the water on an iconic gondola
- Experience Venice's history, art, and architecture in one tour
Description
Experience the best of Venice on a carefully planned tour that combines the city's most famous landmarks with a traditional gondola ride.
Begin your journey with a guided visit to St. Mark's Basilica, one of Venice's most treasured landmarks. With reserved access, step inside to admire its glittering golden mosaics, magnificent domes, and extraordinary Byzantine architecture. Your expert guide will reveal the fascinating history, symbolism, and artistic masterpieces that have made this basilica an enduring icon.
Continue to the magnificent Doge's Palace, once the political and administrative centre of the Venetian Republic. Explore its grand halls, elegant chambers, and impressive architecture as your guide shares the stories of the rulers, politics, and ambitions that shaped one of history's greatest maritime powers.
Complete your experience with one of Venice's most iconic traditions, a relaxing gondola ride through the city's enchanting canals. Glide beneath picturesque bridges and past elegant palaces while enjoying a unique perspective of the Floating City from the water.
Depending on your selected departure time and day of travel, the order of the visits may vary. However, every option includes guided visits to St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace, as well as a traditional gondola ride.
This expertly organised experience is the perfect introduction to Venice, combining its rich history, remarkable architecture, and timeless charm in just a few hours.
Includes
Expert English-speaking local guide
Guided tour of St. Mark’s Basilica
Guided tour of Doge’s Palace
30-minute shared gondola ride (mixed group of up to 6 pax) with no commentary included
Personal audio headsets for clear commentary
Excludes
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Important Information
- The Municipality of Venice has introduced an Access Fee that applies on specific dates. To avoid any inconvenience, we recommend checking the official guidelines and completing the necessary registration through the provided link before your visit. (Access the Official Registration: https://cda.ve.it/en/)
- 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
- 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
- We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages on our group tours
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 2 days in advance for a full refund
