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Venice in A Day: St Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace & Gondola Ride
Venice in a Day Tour with St Mark's, Doge's Palace and Gondolas
Venice in a Day Tour with St Mark's, Doge's Palace and Gondolas
Venice in a Day Tour with St Mark's, Doge's Palace and Gondolas
Venice in a Day Tour with St Mark's, Doge's Palace and Gondolas

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

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Free cancellation available
Price is CA $175 per adult
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Overview

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!

Activity location

  • Piazza San Marco
    • 31024, Venice, Italy, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • St. Mark's Square
    • 30124, Venezia, Veneto, Italy

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Venice in A Day: St Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace & Gondola Ride
  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h6h
  • English

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!

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:30 a.m.
Price details
CA $175.28 x 1 AdultCA $175.28
Total
Price is CA $175.28

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included30-Minute Venetian Gondola Ride
  • What's includedWhat's includedVisit the Famous Rialto Bridge & Market
  • What's includedWhat's includedSkip the Line Entry & Guided Tour of the Doge's Palace
  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional Art Historian Guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedSmall Group Size of Maximum 19
  • What's includedWhat's includedSkip the Line Entry & Guided Tour of St. Mark's Basilica
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotel Pick Up / Drop Off
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood & Drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Travellers 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 travellers 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 prams.

Activity itinerary

Piazza San Marco
  • 15m
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.
Basilica di San Marco
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Guided Tour of St Marks Basilica Known as “The Church of Gold”, St. Mark’s Basilica’s elaborate design features gold mosaics and marble slabs. Skip the line during the busy summer months and learn about the basilica’s storied history during a guided tour of the stunning Basilica.
Ponte di Rialto
  • 25m
Rialto Bridge & Area 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 area, 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.
Grand Canal
  • 30m
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. After experiencing this bucket list moment, you’ll break for lunch.
Venice (Pass by)
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 synchronise within you as you enjoy a leisurely period of free time for a delightful lunch.
Doge's Palace
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
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!

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESPiazza San Marco
    • 31024, Venice, Italy, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLESt. Mark's Square
    • 30124, Venezia, Veneto, Italy

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