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Venice in A Day: St Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace & Gondola Ride

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If you want to make sure you cover the highlights of Venice, this full day tour is your best choice. If you’re only spending a few days in Venice, covering the best attractions in a single day is a smart idea. That way, you can spend the remainder of your time in Venice sipping Prosecco by the canals. This tour includes stops at St Mark’s Basilica and Square, the Rialto Bridge, Doge’s Palace (including Casanova’s prison cell), a half hour gondola ride and plenty of hidden gems along the way. A lunch break is scheduled into the tour - we would never let you go hungry in Italy!
  • 30-Minute Venetian Gondola Ride
  • Visit the Famous Rialto Bridge & Market
  • Skip the Line Entry & Guided Tour of the Doge's Palace
  • Professional Art Historian Guide
  • Small Group Size of Maximum 19
  • Skip the Line Entry & Guided Tour of St. Mark's Basilica
  • Hotel Pick Up / Drop Off
  • Food & Beverages
  • Gratuities
Departure Point

Piazza San Marco, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy Please Arrive 10 Minutes Early. Your guide will meet you between the two big columns in St. Mark’s Square (columns of San Marco & San Teodoro) located on the south side of the square, near the canal. A representative will be there holding a sign with ''The Tour Guy'' on it.

  • Piazza San Marco, Venice, Italy
    Meet our Guide Your Venice in a Day Tour begins in St. Mark’s Square, Venice’s central public plaza. Your guide will teach you the history of this iconic piazza, home to St. Mark’s Basilica.
    15 minutes
  • Basilica di San Marco, Venice, Italy
    Known as “The Church of Gold”, St. Mark’s Basilica’s elaborate design features gold mosaics and marble slabs. Skip the line and learn about the basilica’s storied history during a guided tour of the stunning Basilica.
    30 minutes
  • Ponte di Rialto, Venice, Italy
    Rialto Bridge & Neighborhood After your visit to the basilica your journey continues into the hidden back alleyways of Venice, guided by a knowledgeable local. You'll Immerse yourself in the history and legends surrounding the iconic Rialto Bridge, a magnificent architectural gem that spans the Grand Canal. As you cross this historic bridge, you'll venture into the bustling Rialto neighborhood, brimming with charm and character. Learn fascinating anecdotes and tales about the bridge's significance while taking in the enchanting ambiance of this popular district.
    25 minutes
  • Grand Canal, 30100 Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy
    30 Minute Gondola Ride When experiencing Venice, you absolutely must ride a gondola. We’ve included this experience in our Venice in a Day tour. As the first part of the tour concludes, your tour guide will bring you to a trusted Venice gondolier who will take you on a scenic cruise down Venice’s beautiful canals (max 5 per vessel). After experiencing this bucket list moment, you’ll break for lunch.
    30 minutes
  • Venice, Venice, Italy
    Enjoy some free time for lunch. Following your enchanting Gondola Ride, take a moment to bask in the magic of this unforgettable experience. Allow the memories of gliding through the Venetian canals to synchronize within you as you enjoy a leisurely period of free time for a delightful lunch.
    90 minutes
  • Doge's Palace, Venice, Italy
    Guided Tour of the Doge's Palace After lunch, explore the fascinating Doge's Palace, or "Duke's Palace." This Palace used to be the home of Venice's public administration. At the same time, it operated as a prison, where some of Venice's criminals saw their last days. Explore the fascinating artwork of the Doge's Palace, and get a glimpse of the famous Bridge of Sighs, the bridge that connects Doge's Palace to its prison. Even though your tour will conclude after visiting the Doges Palace, your guide will be happy to advise on how to get back to your accommodation, or perhaps advice where to enjoy some local food & a spritz!
    120 minutes
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Since we will be entering a church, please make sure that your shoulders and knees are covered. Also, please refrain from bringing big back packs or bags, because they are not always allowed inside.
  • On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
  • We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any walking impairments that require special assistance on our group tours. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages.
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.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Joanne_A
29 Mar 2025
Our tour guide, Annaciara, was excellent. Her knowledge of Venice meant we learnt a huge amount about the history, art and politics of the region in a lighthearted way. Plenty of stops so the tour was not tiring. Would definitely recommend the tour.
Pioneer13965637183
25 Mar 2025
Roberta was an amazing tour guide! Friendly and extremely knowledgeable. Doge’s Palace and St. Marks Basilica are so beautiful - you must see them when in Venice. And of course the gondola ride is a must-do experience as well. Highly recommend this tour!
Samantha_R
22 Mar 2025
We had an excellent tour that was both highly informative and enjoyable. Roberta, our guide, was absolutely brilliant—her engaging personality and expert knowledge brought the experience to life. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to explore and learn with a truly exceptional guide!
This tour in Venice is organized by The Roman Guy

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