Venice in a Day with St. Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace, and Gondola Ride

Venice in a Day with St. Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace, and Gondola Ride

Venice

Venice in a Day with St. Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace, and Gondola Ride

Campo San Giacomo di Rialto 255, (entrance of the Church of San Giacometto) , Venice , Italy

$187 { Per Person }

Overview

Venice in a Day with St. Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace, and Gondola Ride Experience

Explore Venice in just one day, with tours at St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace, and a Gondola Ride.

Details

Maximize your time in Venice with a full-day guided tour starting at 8:15 AM. Guests explore the city’s highlights in a small group of up to 25 people, beginning with a walking tour across the Rialto Bridge and through the lively Rialto Fish Market, learning about Venice’s history, art, and food culture. Hear tales of famous Venetians like Marco Polo and discover how the city flourished over the centuries. Guests then enjoy a traditional gondola ride along the Grand Canal and quieter back canals, with a maximum of five people per vessel for an intimate experience.

The tour continues at St. Mark’s Square with access to St. Mark’s Basilica, including first-floor gold mosaics, followed by skip-the-line entry to the Doge’s Palace to explore council rooms, audience halls, and masterpieces by Veronese and Tintoretto. Note: The 8:15 AM Venice In a Day tour does not include a lunch break. Guests must provide full names at booking and bring valid ID for St. Mark’s Basilica, with group sizes capped at 25 people and up to 5 per gondola. 

Important: This tour is non-refundable. You must provide the following details for every guest in your party at the time of booking: first name, last name, date of birth. All guests must bring a photo ID on the day of their tour as it is required to visit the St. Mark's Basilica. Please read the Know Before You Go section carefully. 

Duration: 6 hours

Campo San Giacomo di Rialto 255, (entrance of the Church of San Giacometto), Venice, Italy



Venice in a Day with St. Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace, and Gondola Ride

$374 /Per Person

  • Offered daily, year-round
  • 24-hour advance booking requirement
  • 7-day advance cancellation policy

What's Included
  • Small-group, expertly guided walking tour
  • Local English-speaking guide
  • Expertly guided walking tour
  • Skip-the-line ticket for St. Marks Basilica (St. Marks Basilica 12€)
  • Pre-reserved ticket to the Doges Palace (25€)
  • Gondola Ride
  • Headset
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pick up and drop-off
  • Lunch
Know Before You Go
  • Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour start time for check-in. Out of courtesy to other guests, we’re unable to wait for latecomers. No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows.
  • Due to the religious nature of sites on this tour, all individuals (regardless of gender) must cover their shoulders and knees. It is acceptable to bring extra coverings to put on just before entering a holy site. Walks cannot be responsible for anyone denied entry.
  • Sites visited on this tour occasionally close due to holy days, high tides, and/or flooding. If the local municipality restricts access due to high tide and there are no walkways available, it is the client’s responsibility to bring appropriate footwear (e.g., boots). The guide will modify the itinerary to include alternate dry paths whenever possible.
  • Lunch is not included on this tour. 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.
  • If the client chooses not to attend the walking tour due to adverse weather, no refund will be issued. However, the client may still participate in the second part of the tour if they notify us in advance.
  • Large bags and backpacks cannot be accommodated on this tour.
  • Please be aware that this tour involves extended periods of standing, which may not be suitable for travelers with certain health conditions or mobility limitations.
  • All guests must supply their full name that matches a valid ID at the time of the booking. Should you fail to provide these, your reservation will be canceled. Name changes are not permitted.
  • Please note that a photo ID is required to visit the St. Marks Basilica. Failure to bring an ID can result in the security staff refusing your entrance to the monument.
  • In case of unforeseen circumstances such as bad weather (heavy rain, strong wind, high tide) or any operational or safety reasons beyond the company’s control that prevent the gondola ride from taking place, it may be substituted with another experience, but no refund will be provided.
  • If access is restricted due to private events inside St. Mark’s Basilica and/or Doge’s Palace, the company cannot be held responsible. This is a situation beyond its control. No refund will be issued.
  • 8:15am and 8:30am tours only: Skip-the-line ticket for St. Mark's Basilica
  • 9am Express tour: Skip-the-line ticket for St. Mark's Basilica


Venice in a Day with St. Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace, and Gondola Ride

$374 /Per Person

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