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St. Mark's Basilica & Doge's Palace Guided Tour with Gondola Ride

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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$235 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

This tour pairs Venice’s two most important landmarks with a 30-minute shared gondola ride. Use timed entry tickets to enter St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace with an expert guide. Learn fascinating details as you explore, from the basilica’s mosaics to the palace’s political history and prison passages. Finally, board a shared gondola, for a classic and memorable Venetian experience.

Activity location

  • Basilica di San Marco
    • Piazza San Marco 328
    • 30124, Venice, Italy, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Colonna di San Todaro
    • Piazza San Marco
    • 30124, Venezia, Veneto, Italy

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Group Half-Day Tour

  • Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes3h 30m
    3h 30m
  • English

St. Mark's, Doge's & Gondola: Includes a small-group guided tour of St. Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace, and a shared gondola ride.
Max 25 guests
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes

Language options: English
Price details
AU$234.70 x 1 AdultAU$234.70
Total
Price is AU$234.70
Until Sun, 2 Aug

Group Full Day Tour

  • Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes3h 30m
    3h 30m
  • English

Includes: St. Mark's, Doge's Palace, a 30-minute gondola ride, and a walking tour to Rialto Bridge
Duration: 6 hours

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:30 AM
Price details
AU$291.52 x 1 AdultAU$291.52
Total
Price is AU$291.52
Until Sun, 2 Aug

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Timed entry ticket and guided tour of St. Mark’s Basilica (valued at €12 per person)
  • Inclusions
    Expert English-speaking guide
  • Inclusions
    Timed entry ticket and guided tour of Doge’s Palace
  • Inclusions
    30-minute gondola ride (max 5 people shared experience)
  • Exclusions
    Food and drinks
  • Exclusions
    Guide tips

Know before you book

    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women to enter St. Mark’s Basilica; entry may be refused otherwise. Please avoid wearing sandals, hats, shorts, skirts, or tops that expose your shoulders.
    • A valid government-issued ID is required for entrance to St. Mark's Basilica. The name on your ticket (entered at check-out) must match the name on your ID, or you may be refused entry.
    • Your gondola ride is a shared experience, with each boat accommodating up to five guests. A professional gondolier will operate the boat, but please note that this portion of the tour is not guided. The ride lasts approximately 25 to 30 minutes, including the time needed to board and disembark.

Activity itinerary

Basilica di San Marco

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Use time entry to tickets to enter St. Mark’s Basilica, go through the required security line, then spend about 20 minutes inside with your expert guide. Admire gold mosaics, domes, and marble floors while your guide explains how Venice’s seafaring empire shaped this sacred landmark.

Doge's Palace

  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Move from St. Mark's across the square to the Doge's Palace. Follow your guide inside with time entry tickets, skipping the general admissions line. As you explore the Doge’s Palace, learn about the wild ways of the Venetian Republic under the rule of elected magistrates. This tour not only showcases the interior of this ornate palace, but also goes in depth about the crime and legal system that was once in place in the city of Venice. Admire classic works of Venetian art and visit Doge’s Palace’s main sights, such as the Grand Staircase and the Bridge of Sighs.

Piazza San Marco

  • 30m
Following your guided tour of the Doges Palace, your guide will introduce you to some other highlights surrounding St. Marks Square like the stunning bell tower (exterior visit) and adorning portico's surrounding the square. Then take a 20-minute break to grab a snack and relax.

Venice

  • 30m
Lastly, join a quintessential Venice activity, a gondola ride! Left in the care of a trusted gondolier, enjoy the beauty of Venice from the water. Glide through the panoramic canals in a shared gondola, each boat accommodating up to 5 participants.

Location

Activity location

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    Basilica di San Marco
    • Piazza San Marco 328
    • 30124, Venice, Italy, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Colonna di San Todaro
    • Piazza San Marco
    • 30124, Venezia, Veneto, Italy

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