Saint Marks Basilica, Doge's Palace and Gondola tour in Venice

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2 hours 45 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: German and 3 more

Meet your professional guide and start your combination tour discovering the buildings in the square and then we enter inside the Doge's Palace "Palazzo Ducale", it was once the residence of the Doge, the elected ruler of the city.

The tour then continues into Saint Marks Basilica, which majestically symbolizes the lagoon and enshrines the city’s history and Saints relics.

At 1:00 pm you will end the first part of the tour and you will have approx 2 hours free time to stroll around Saint Mark's square, to have lunch (not included) or to visit the Correr museum on your own already included with the Doge's Palace ticket.

The second part of your combined tour is the classic gondola ride at 3:00 pm or 5:15 pm (check the availability).

PROGRAM
-> Doge's Palace & Basilica departure at 10:45 am to 1.00 pm
-> Gondola ride (duration 30 min)
April - October gondola at 3.00pm or 5.15 pm
November - March gondola only at 3.00 pm

What's Included

Professional local guide
Skip the line tickets for the Basilica and the Doge's Palace
30 minutes shared gondola ride
Headsets to hear the guide clearly when over 10 people
Guided tour of the St Mark's square, the St Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace
Hotel pick up and drop off
Food and drink
Secret itineraries fee
Pala d'oro
Museum and Loggia dei Cavalli on the 1st floor

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

15 min before in Calle larga de l’Ascension - 30124 (behind the Correr museum on the opposite side of the Saint Marks Basilica). Look for the TURIVE assistant next to the post office San Marco.

End point

The tour ends in Saint Mark's square

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

    Meet your guide in calle larga de l'ascension next the post office behind Saint Mark's square.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1

    Hear about the republic of the Serenissima and the city's origins to the present day. See all the most important monuments (from the outside) in the square.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Your guide will provide you with the perfect introduction to the origins, symbols and traditions regarding Saint Mark's Square, Saint Mark's Basilica the Doge's Palace, the bridge of Sighs, the bell tower and the Marciana area.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3

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    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • (Pass by)

    This tour is the perfect introduction to the city of Venice The duration is 1 hour and concludes in Saint Mark's Square.

    Admission ticket free
  • 4

    ,

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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