St.Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace tour with gondola ride

7 hours

Venice, Italy

About this activity

Explore Venice with a guided tour, gondola ride, and skip-the-line access to St. Mark's Basilica and Doge’s Palace. Marvel at gothic architecture and enjoy exclusive views.

Highlights

Stroll through Venice with an expert guide
Glide through hidden canals on a gondola ride
Skip the line to explore St. Mark’s Basilica
Exclusive special visit to the Doge’s Palace.
Only in Eglish for the highest quality

Full description

Discover Venice’s rich history, art, and culture on this semi-private tour, designed to immerse you in the city's enchanting atmosphere. Wander through its charming alleys and picturesque bridges with a knowledgeable guide, uncovering hidden gems and fascinating stories along the way. Your journey leads you to St. Mark’s Square, the heart of Venice, where you’ll admire the majestic Doge’s Palace, the historic Palace of Justice, and the evocative Bridge of Sighs, a symbol of the city's past. Experience Venice from a unique perspective with an exclusive gondola ride. Glide through lesser-known canals, away from the crowds, and admire breathtaking views of the city's most iconic landmarks from the water—its true essence. Enjoy skip-the-line access to St. Mark’s Basilica, where Byzantine domes and shimmering 24-carat gold mosaics create a mesmerizing spectacle. Then, explore the Doge’s Palace, for an unforgettable glimpse into Venice’s glorious past.

Included / Excluded

Walking tour with al icensed English-speaking guide
Exclusive skip the line entrance to St Mark’s Basilica and terraces
Access to Doge’s Palace
30 minute Gondola ride

Tips
Optional gratuities
Transfer from/to the tour's meeting point

Meeting point

Start Location

Piazza San Marco, P.za San Marco, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy

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Important information

Know before you book

Children/teens under 18 y.o. must always be accompanied by at least one adult
Please let us know in advance any special need or impaired mobility of the clients and we will do our best to accomodate them
The walking tour, the St. Mark Basilica and Doge Palace guided visit run rain or shine

Know before you go

Modest attire is required for visiting St. Mark’s Basilica (no shorts or sleeveless tops).
Please note that the total duration of the tour is 7 hours, (including 1,5 hour break to move from the Gondola's deck to St Mark's square on your own).
The gondola ride might be canceled due to rain. We will do our best to proceed with the tour. However, rain could prevent us from being able to offer an enjoyable and fully safe experience.
In case the gondola ride is canceled, we'll issue a partial refund corresponding to the price difference of the tour without the gondola ride.
This is a combo tour with a break between activities. Make sure to be at the meeting point 15 mins pior the scheduled departure time of each tour

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts

The tour runs rain or shine. Gondolas do not operate in bad weather conditions and when the water level is too low. On these occasions we'll proceed with a partial refund. 48 HRS cancellation policy. Full penalty applies for cancellations in the last 48 hours prior to tour departure. Full penalty applies for no-shows.

Reviews

4.8(7,384 reviews)

Shivangi

Sep 2026

5.0

very nice tour. vespa ride was good. little tiring. no need of international permit. your own country driving license enough.

Janice

Sep 2026

5.0

We loved it 🥰 Victoria is a wonderful entraining chef that guided us through the whole process all the while giving us great tips to help us reproduce the pizza and gelato at home. Very happy with the results, delicious 😋 Oh and the wine served was very nice as well. Thank you 😊

Carla

Sep 2026

5.0

Salvatore was an excellent guide. Polite funny and very informative about all the places we travelled on the trip. The transport was clean and comfortable and air-conditioned. We saw Erice before the crowds decended for the day. The tour of the winery was lovely and the lunch they served with tastings was delicious. I would highly recommend this tour.