Venice in a Day with St. Mark's Basilica Doge's Palace & Gondola Ride

Explore Italy’s Floating City on this Venice in a Day guided tour

Make the most of your time in Venice with a 6-hour Venice in a Day tour that allows you to see the city’s top highlights! With an expert guide, you’ll cruise down the Grand Canal by gondola, which is an experience you can’t miss when in Venice. You’ll also get to wander atmospheric piazzas, marvel at dazzling architecture, and explore the city’s most iconic landmarks, including the Rialto fish market, St. Mark’s Basilica, and Doge’s Palace.

This experience covers everything you’d want to include in your Venice itinerary! Book your Walks and Devour Venice discount tickets today and see the Floating City’s best parts, all in one day.

Starting point

255 Campo San Giacomo di Rialto, Campo S. Giacomo di Rialto, 255, Venezia, IT

Duration

6 hours

Maximum number of participants

25 pax

Sites covered

• Rialto

• Marco Polo’s House

• Bridge of Sighs

• St. Mark’s Basilica

• Doge’s Palace

• Piazza San Marco

• Ponte di Rialto

Inclusions

• Skip-the-line ticket for St. Mark's Basilica (St. Mark's Basilica 12€)

• Pre-reserved ticket to the Doge's Palace (25€)

• Gondola ride

• Guided tour

• Local English-speaking guide

See the best of Venice in a day on this guided walking tour. Get your Walks and Devour Venice discount tickets at FunEx today!

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received within 3 days of tour commencement are nonrefundable. Amendment requests are subject to availability and price changes. Late arrivals and no shows are nonrefundable. This is applicable to any tour participant that fails to arrive, or arrives after tour departure.

Additional Guidelines

• If access to St. Mark's Basilica and/or Doge's Palace is restricted due to private events, we are not responsible. This is beyond our control, and no refunds will be issued.

• In case of unforeseen circumstances such as bad weather (heavy rain, strong winds, high tides) or other operational or safety issues that prevent the gondola ride, it may be replaced with an alternative experience. No refunds will be provided.

• 8:15am & 8:30am tours only: Skip-the-line ticket for St. Mark's Basilica.

• 9am Express tour: Skip-the-line ticket for St. Mark's Basilica.

• A photo ID is required to visit St. Mark's Basilica. Failure to bring an ID may result in security staff denying entry.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the exact meeting point of this Walks and Devour Venice tour?

   Your tour begins outside the entrance of the Church of San Giacometto, located at Campo San Giacomo di Rialto 255, 30125 Venezia VE, Italy. To help you spot them easily, your guide will be holding a green Walks sign.

2. How early should I arrive for this Venice walking tour?

   It’s best to arrive about 15 minutes before your scheduled start time. This allows plenty of time to check in and get comfortable with your group. Please note that late arrivals and no-shows are not eligible for refunds, so it’s best to be punctual!

3. Can participants tip tour guides?

   Tipping is never mandatory, but always appreciated! If your guide’s stories and expertise enhanced your tour, leaving a small gratuity is a thoughtful way to express your thanks.

4. Are guest names mandatory?

   Yes. The full names of all participants must be provided at the time of booking and must match the names on their ID or passport. Name changes are not permitted.

Last updated March 11, 2026