Afternoon in Venice : Basilica + Doge's Palace + Gondola

3.8
(13 reviews)

2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: German and 3 more

Enjoy an afternoon in Venice discovering Saint Mark's masterpieces and wonders. Visit the Doge's palace and the Saint Marks Basilica and then enjoy a traditional gondola ride through the venetian canals.

• See the iconic sights of Venice from the land and the water
• Save with this experience that includes 3 of the best-selling tours in Venice
• Skip the line and waste your time on holiday!

What's Included

Headsets to hear the guide clearly
Live tour guide in English, French, German and Spanish
Gondola ride, with up to 5 people on the gondola
Guided tour of the Saint Mark's square and Saint Mark's Basilica
Guided tour of the Doge's Palace
Gratuities
Gondola ride is not guided
Hotel pickup and drop-off
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 with the gondola ride in campo San Moisè.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

    Meet your guide 15 min before the departure time in calle larga the l'ascension at the wooden kiosk next the post office. Look for the Turive assistant.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1

    Your guide will provide you with a wealth of information regarding Saint Mark's Square and then accompany you on a detailed tour of the Golden Basilica from Saint Mark's square, once the private chapel of the Doge of Venice, the only one of its kind in Italy, thanks to the sumptuous golden mosaics and impressive marble inlay flooring.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    During the tour you will be able absorb the atmosphere whilst listening to your guide who will describe the biblical scenes represented throughout the building, together with history and particularities of this ancient Basilica.

    40 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3

    Our guide will accompany you to the Doge’s Palace, which dominates Saint Mark's Square, the heart of Venice. Once inside the Palace, you will visit the halls where the Duke (Doge) and his Council controlled the fate of the Serene Republic, whilst surrounded by hundreds of artistic masterpieces and discover the political history of Venice and its people. You will be able to admire the paintings realised by some of the most important artists of the Italian Renaissance, amongst them, the world's largest oil painting by Tintoretto. Passing through the famous Bridge of Sighs, you will reach the new prisons. The bridge was given its name by the English poet Lord Byron, probably referring to the last breath of the prisoners, who had their last view of the lagoon and of Venice from the window of this bridge, before they were to be imprisoned.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 4

    After a small break return the the meeting point and show your voucher for the gondola ride. Relax aboard this historic vessel, enjoying the thrills of both the Grand Canal and minor canals. Admire Venice from this amazing point of view, witness its magnificent architecture and whilst gliding under its bridges, discover secret entrances to the elegant palaces and hidden corners. APRIL - OCTOBER 14.45 - 15.45 Saint Mark's Basilica tour 17.15 - 17.45 Gondola tour NOVEMBER - MARCH 13.45 - 14.45 Saint Mark's Basilica tour 15.00 - 15.30 Gondola tour

    30 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • -> APRIL-OCTOBER Doge's Palace & Basilica departure at 14:45 (2 H 15 MIN) ->NOVEMBER-MARCH Doge's Palace at 11.45 (1 H 15 MIN) Basilica at 13.45 (1 H)
  • -> APRIL-OCTOBER Gondola ride departure at 17:15 (30 MIN) -> NOVEMBER-MARCH Gondola ride departure at 15.00 (30 MIN)
Supplied by Venice Events srl

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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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