Best of Venice walking tour with St. Mark's Basilica and gondola ride
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Best of Venice walking tour with St. Mark's Basilica and gondola ride

Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: up to 2 hours 30 minutes
Do this because
  • Experience the wonders of Venice in just a few hours
  • Skip-the-line access to the St. Mark's Basilica
  • Enjoy stories and commentaries from your guide
  • Gondola ride with a local gondoliere
What to expect

If you are only in Venice for a short time, The Best of Venice tour is the right choice for you. You will get an authentic experience of Venice as you wander the streets and piazzas with you English-speaking guide. There is no better way to uncover the mysteries behind this enchanting city in a relaxed atmosphere and at your own pace.

This tour starts at one of Venice’s best-known landmarks, the Rialto Bridge. Then, you will walk through the winding streets and over the tiny bridges of Venice diving into the heart of the city. You will visit Marco Polo’s house and hear about the Venetian son who went on a voyage and came back with stories of China - a world in the East that few had ever seen. You will experience the lively piazzas of Campo SS Giovanni e Paolo and Campo Santa Maria Formosa, where the Renaissance buildings and modern structures tell the eclectic story of the city’s development. You will also visit Doge’s Palace where you will marvel over ceilings frescoed by Tintoretto. This is where ambassadors waited nervously in this very spot for an audience with the Doge in the Hall of Four Doors and where you will see Chamber of the Council of Ten where many dark secrets lay.

As your tour continues you will pass by the famous Bridge of Sighs and head to St. Mark’s Square. Here you will get to skip the long lines and go inside St. Mark’s Basilica. See the mosaics of St. Mark’s Basilica from up close and marvel at the diversity of Venetian culture as your guide points out the spots where eastern architecture and western design have blended to create an onion dome. Your group will be no larger than 24 people to ensure your visit is comfortable and your guide easy to interact with.

Next, our representative will accompany you to the Gondola Station, where you’ll begin our 30-minute gondola tour (shared with no commentary) of the waterways with a real local gondoliere.

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What's included
  • check Expert, English-speaking tour guide
  • check Small groups of 24 people or less
  • check Headsets when appropriate, so you can always hear your guide
  • check Skip the Line Access to St. Mark's Basilica
  • check 30-minute shared gondola ride (mixed group of up to 6 people)
What's not included
  • x_not_included Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • x_not_included Gratuities
Where

Calle Moderna, 5736, 30125 Venezia VE, Italy

Meeting point:
In front of the bronze statue of Carlo Goldoni in Campo S. Bortolomeo, near the San Marco side of the Rialto Bridge.
What to remember
  • All customers will need to wear a FFP2 mask inside St Mark's Basilica.
  • This service ends at the Dogana Gondola Station, located on the Grand Canal, a few minutes away from St. Mark's square
  • Extra measures may be implemented at some venues due to heightened global security. As a result, we may experience delays in getting through mandatory security checks when entering these venues. Extra measures may also restrict the size of bags that can be brought inside. To avoid disruptions or possible denied entry, we strongly suggest that you avoid bringing large purses, bags, or backpacks on your tour. St. Mark's Basilica specifically prohibits large bags, umbrellas, and tripods. These items must be checked into the luggage storage area off-site, so you may miss a portion of the tour to do so
  • Entrance into religious sites requires a strict dress code. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. City Wonders cannot be held responsible for refused entry due to improper dress
  • This tour involves a fair amount of walking, and there are a number of steep steps on the terraces of St. Mark's Basilica. Comfortable shoes are recommended
  • We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages on our group tours
  • St. Mark's Basilica can be subject to closure without notice. When this occurs, you will be offered an extended tour of the basilica and St. Mark's Square from outside. While tour groups are generally warned ahead of time, it is not always possible as there can be unplanned disruptions to basilica opening hours. In these cases the tour operator will be unable to provide refunds or discounts
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Provider
City Wonders
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

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