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Venice In a Day: Basilica San Marco, Doges Palace & Gondola ride

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Short visit to Venice? Maximize your time in the city with a full-day itinerary that ticks off all the most memorable attractions. Hop aboard a traditional gondola for a romantic cruise along the Grand Canal. Skip the line access to St. Mark’s Basilica to see the stunning gold mosaics. Enjoy skip-the-line entrance to the grandiose Doge’s Palace and don't miss a stroll across the Rialto Bridge and browse the lively Rialto fish market.
  • Gondola Ride
  • Local English-speaking guide
  • Pre-reserved ticket to the Doge's Palace
  • 8:30 AM only: Skip-the-line ticket for St. Mark's Basilica
  • Headset
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
  • Lunch
  • Entry/Admission Basilica di San Marco 8:45am departure does not include visit inside the Basilica
Departure Point

Campo S. Giacomo di Rialto, 255, 30125 Venezia VE, Italy At the central fountain of Campo San Giacomo di Rialto (Campo San Giacometto). Your guide will be holding a Walks sign.

Return Details

Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy St. Mark's Square

  • Ponte di Rialto, Venice, Italy
    Your tour starts at ground level with a guided walking tour of the city's most famous and most interesting sights. See the Rialto Bridge and learn about Venice's food culture at the Rialto Fish Market. Along the way hear tales of famous Venetians like Marco Polo as well as how Venice came to be—and how it survived against the odds.
    120 minutes
  • Canal Grande, Venice, Italy
    As your walking tour ends, take a gondola ride and cruise along the Grand Canal and into the quieter back canals of the city with a maximum of 5 people per vessel.
    35 minutes
  • Venice, Venice, Italy
    Pause for a break. While it's not included in the tour, your guide will share plenty of great recommendations on where to grab a coffee and a snack.
    75 minutes
  • Basilica di San Marco, Venice, Italy
    After a short break for a snack on your own, reconvene at St. Mark's Square. If you book the 8:30 AM tour, you'll enter St. Mark's Basilica to explore its stunning history, architecture, and art with your guide. Get up close to the beautiful gold mosaics with special first-floor access. If you book the 8:45 AM tour, you'll pause to admire the Basilica from the outside as your guide shares a detailed explanation of its history and fascinating architecture.
    60 minutes
  • Doge's Palace, Venice, Italy
    Then it's on to Venice's other top sight—the Doge's Palace. Skip the line with pre-reserved tickets and enjoy the benefit of having an expert local guide as you navigate council rooms, audience halls, and masterpieces by Veronese and Tintoretto.
    100 minutes
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • St. Mark's Basilica can be subject to unforeseen closures due to particular liturgical celebrations. In the case in which the basilica is closed, we will give you explanations from the outside.
  • Please note that lunch is not included on this tour. We have allowed time for you to eat lunch between the AM and PM tours. Your guide will give you recommendations and tell you where to meet after lunch but please be aware that it is your responsibility to arrive at the meeting point in time for your PM tour.
  • This tour runs rain or shine. However, please note that the gondola ride cannot operate during heavy rain or high tides. In this case we will provide an alternative itinerary.
  • Walks complies with all local government regulations. Please refer to Italy government guidelines for the most up to date information
  • Unfortunately, due to the nature of this tour, it is not wheelchair/stroller accessible.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Fion_L
25 Apr 2023
For people who would like to know more history of Venice, this is a walking tour for you! Highly recommend
Rayvgray67
25 Apr 2023
Excellent tour with an amazing guide great value and no queues as promised great gondola ride also and amazing stories.
Navigator44349456469
24 Apr 2023
Roberta was an excellent guide; personable, knowledgeable. I would recommend her to anyone interested in learning about Venice
This tour in Venice is organized by Walks - Italy, Spain & Greece

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