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Overview

Enjoy a visit to the Doge’s Palace, the seat of Venetian political power. Admire its marvelous rooms full of history and masterpieces of paintings. Visit St. Mark’s Basilica, one of the most majestic cathedrals in the world. Enjoy the visit of this masterpiece of Byzantine art, unique of its kind in Italy. Have the pleasure to savor beautiful gold mosaics and marble inlays of the floors, your guide will show you the represented biblical scenes, the history and the particularities of this ancient basilica. Have a gondola tour along the Grand Canal and minor canals.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Calle Larga Ascensione in front of the Post office in St. Mark’s square, look for a guy with a sign with TOUR written on it.

Language Offered

German-AUDIO

German-GUIDE

English-AUDIO

English-GUIDE

French-AUDIO

French-GUIDE

Spanish-AUDIO

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Palazzo Ducale

The Doge’s Palace represented for centuries the seat of the Venetian political power. In his splendid rooms, plastered and immersed in hundreds of masterpieces of painting, the Duke and his Council controlled the fate of a thousand-year history republic. The halls of power, plunging visitors in a very particular historical context: the European Middle Ages and the immediately following centuries. Be surprised of the rich details of the gold staircase, of the realism of the scenes depicted by many artists who have decorated this building, relive the anguish of the prisoners crossing the famous Bridge of Sighs, and entering the Venetian prisons, famous for hosting Giacomo Casanova.

Duration: 75 mins

2. Basilica di San Marco

Visit St. Mark’s Basilica, one of the most majestic cathedrals in the world. Enjoy the visit of this masterpiece of Byzantine art, unique of its kind in Italy. Have the pleasure to savor beautiful gold mosaics and marble inlays of the floors, sitting comfortably while your guide will show you the represented biblical scenes, the history and the particularities of this ancient basilica. Enjoy the view of the treasury, a splendor of religious art collected along the centuries.

Duration: 60 mins

3. Ateliers

Board a gondola for a tour along the Grand Canal and minor canals

Duration: 30 mins

Inclusion

Local guide

Skip the line ticket

30 minutes Gondola ride

Exclusion

Gratuities

Transportation to/from attractions

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 1 and 3 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 1 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

100% refund if cancelled 3+ days before the start date
50% refund if cancelled 1–3 days before the start date
0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

The gondola tour does not include language services

Please note that this tour is not guaranteed and subject to adverse weather conditions

Proper clothing (no shorts or tank tops) will be required while visiting the basilica

For security reasons, backpacks will not be allowed

Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers’ full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the attraction.

Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to St.Mark’s Basilica

Basilica tickets official price is 12€ per person for Tour Operators

AM: 9:15am Gondola ride + 10:45 Basilica and Doge's Palace visits

PM: 2:45pm Basilica and Doge's Palace visits + 5:15pm Gondola ride

Supplied by Destination Venice