Venice: St. Mark's Basilica guided tour & Grand Canal by gondola | 1 hour 30 minutes

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Tour in Spanish
2 Adults x $86.37
$172.74
Approx Total
$172.74
Spanish: Spanish Tour
Tour in English
2 Adults x $86.37
$172.74
Approx Total
$172.74
English: English Tour
Tour in German
2 Adults x $86.37
$172.74
Approx Total
$172.74
German: German Tour
Tour in French
2 Adults x $86.37
$172.74
Approx Total
$172.74
French: French Tour

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: German, English, French, Spanish
  • Skip the line for St.Mark's Basilica
  • 30 minutes shared gondola ride
  • Guiided Tour of the St.Mark's Basilica, terrace and San Marco Museum with a qualifed guide
  • Audio-receiver devices are included in case of groups over 10 people inside the Golden Basilica
  • Mobile audio guide with digital map with more than 200 Venice highlights
  • Hotel pickup
  • commentary on gondola

Overview

Experience a guided tour with skip-the-line access to the stunning St. Mark’s Basilica, where you'll explore its magnificent Byzantine art and architecture. Following the tour, embark on a 30-minute gondola ride along Venice’s Grand Canal, passing by renowned landmarks such as Mozart’s House, La Fenice Theatre, and the Peggy Guggenheim Collection. Benefit from skip-the-line entry to St. Mark’s Basilica for an informative guided tour. Admire the breathtaking Byzantine art and architecture of the “Golden Basilica.” Enjoy a traditional gondola ride through the iconic Grand Canal of Venice. Glide past notable sites including Mozart’s House, La Fenice Theatre, and more.

Itinerary

  • Canal Grande

    The experience starts with a relaxing gondola ride along the Grand Canal: during the cruise you will admire the magnificent Palaces decorating the richest waterway of the world! The gondolier will drive you along the most romantic spots and picturesque corners.

    30 minutes

  • Peggy Guggenheim Collection (Pass By)

    Along the itinerary you will admire the Mozart’s House, The Phoenix Theatre and the stunning Peggy Guggenheim Collection Palace

  • Piazza San Marco (Pass By)

    and then, in the heart of the Grand Canal, you will be stunned in front of the beauty of St. Mark’s basin with the Salute Church, Punta della Dogana, St. Giorgio Island and the incredible overview of the Doge Palace and the Bell tower!

  • Basilica di San Marco

    At the end of the gondola ride you will start the guided tour of St. Mark’s Cathedral known as the Golden Basilica, thanks to the mosaics made of pure gold that decora all the church and its five-domes. The guide will escort you in the heart of this byzantine masterpiece explaining its history and the meaning of the artistic artworks in the Cathedral. This special tour will make you skip all the lines and giving you priority access to the Pala D’oro (golden altarpiece composed by gems, gold and diamonds) and to the Saint Mark’s Treasury: an exclusive collection of relics and precious items collected along the centuries. Two activities together to make you discover Venice in all its splendor.

    1 hour

  • Venice (Pass By)

    Later, enjoy the Audio guide with digital map to discover the 5 districts of Venice with their best attractions and squares, day or night, on a self-guided tour. Listen to the automatic audio narration of the city’s highlights, with more than 200 points of interest!

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The tour does not operate in case of exceptionally bad weather, high/low tide (in these cases it can be postponed the day after otherwise it will be refunded)
  • The Golden Basilica Tour does not operate in case of unplanned religious functions (in these cases it can be postponed the day after otherwise it will be refunded)
  • Each gondola can guest maximum 5 people; the seat aboard cannot be chosen but will be assigned by the gondolier depending of guests weight
  • For the visit of the Basilica suitable clothing is required (no shorts)
  • You must download the audio guide with digital map on your mobile phone
  • You will receive the audio guide with digital map by e-mail.
  • On Sundays, feast days and in case of unplanned religious celebrations the Basilica tour foresees the visit with direct access to the Terrace and to St. Mark's Museum situated on the first floor. Due to the Holy Mass taking place at the ground floor, in those festivity days it is possible to admire the mosaics partially from the first floor.
  • Due to the security reason, luggage and bags are not allowed inside the Basilica
  • ATTENTION - The visit to the Basilica is at 10:45 AM - the gondola ride is at 3:00 PM. Please consider the gap of time between the basilica and the gondola ride.
  • 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

Free Cancellation

November 02100% refund
November 03No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start 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.
Reviews

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6 reviews

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memorable

Published on Jul, 2023

The guide is very much good about the history of the place, it’s just the right amount of people so we’re able to pay attention to all the details

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