RoamRide
HistoricalHikingCulture

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

4.4(493 reviews)Venice, Italy
3hDurationEnglishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupEasyLevel

About this experience

Participants will visit St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace, followed by a gondola ride through Venice's canals. The tour includes reserved entry to both landmarks and is led by an expert guide. This experience is ideal for those interested in exploring Venetian history and architecture. It is not suitable for individuals with mobility issues due to the walking involved. Before booking, note the duration of the tour and the group size may vary.

Itinerary

1

Piazza San Marco

Start in the heart of Venice, St. Mark’s Square, where history, architecture, and atmosphere come together.

2

St. Mark's Basilica

Step inside the Golden Basilica and uncover dazzling mosaics, soaring domes, and centuries of history brought to life by your expert guide.

3

Bridge Of Sighs

Pass by the iconic Bridge of Sighs, where prisoners once took their final glimpse of Venice before imprisonment, one of the city’s most hauntingly beautiful landmarks.

4

Canal Grande

Let Venice unfold from the water as you glide along its charming canals, passing under bridges and beside timeless palaces on a shared gondola (No commentary included during the gondola ride.)

What's included / not included

Learn from a knowledgeable English-speaking guideExperience Venice’s top landmarks in one seamless itineraryDiscover the history of Venice at the Doge’s PalaceEnjoy a 30-minute shared gondola ride through scenic canalsExplore St. Mark’s Basilica with reserved access and expert guide
Hotel pickup and drop-offGratuitiesFood and beverages

Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Good to know

  • Please note that entry to St. Mark’s Basilica is subject to a strict dress code. Guests must ensure that their shoulders and knees are covered. Visitors who do not comply with these requirements may be refused entry.
  • Only small bags are allowed in St Mark's Basilica
  • Due to St. Mark's Basilica security regulations, a PASSPORT OR VALID ID DOCUMENT IS MANDATORY to join this tour. It is your responsibility to ensure you have a valid document with you on tour. Passengers who fail to provide a valid proof of identity will be denied entry.
  • Each gondola can host maximum 6 people; the seat aboard cannot be chosen but will be assigned by the gondolier.
  • Please note that Gondola tours are not guaranteed in case of bad weather (rain, strong winds, high/low tide). The itinerary of gondola ride may change in the event of wind or bad weather
  • The Municipality of Venice has introduced an Access Fee that applies on specific dates. To avoid any inconvenience, we recommend checking the official guidelines and completing the necessary registration through the provided link before your visit. (https://cda.ve.it/en/ Official Link for Registration)
  • The official ticket price for St. Mark’s Basilica is €10.00 per person (standard entry)

Traveller reviews

4.4493 reviews

Reviews are hosted by Viator

This rating summarises the reviews collected by Viator, which keeps them on its own listing. We show the average exactly as it reaches us, without the individual comments.

Read the reviews on Viator

More to do in Venice

Everything in Venice