One-Day Venice: Skip-the-Line St. Mark’s Basilica, Walk & Gondola

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About this activity

Admire Venice in all its glory with a half-day journey through its most iconic sights. From the golden mosaics of St. Mark’s Basilica to the hidden corners known only to locals, this three-part tour captures the true soul of the Floating City.

Your morning begins with a stroll through history from St. Mark's Square to Rialto led by an expert guide. Along the way, discover the home of Marco Polo and the Baroque-style of Campo Santa Maria Formosa.

Next, skip-the-line access to the "Golden Church" to bypass the crowds and marvel at its breathtaking mosaics.

After your visit, enjoy some free time for a classic Venetian aperitivo/lunch.

In the afternoon, reach the meeting point at 2.45 pm for the gran finale.

A shared gondola ride gliding through tranquil waters and enjoy a once in a life time perspective of the Basilica della Salute.

8.45 am Meeting time

9.00 am Walking Tour + St. Mark's Basilica

FREE TIME: APERITIF/LUNCH BREAK

2.45 pm Meeting time

3.00 pm 30-min shared gondola ride

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At a glance

Duration: 4 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 999 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: ABSOLUTE ITALY SpA

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–5 years) · Adults (6–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Guided walking tour
Included: Skip the Line access and guided visit to St Mark’s Basilica
Included: Gondola ride

Not included

Not included: Commentary/guide during the gondola ride
Not included: Entry ticket to the Treasure
Not included: Entry ticket to the Pala d’Oro
Not included: Entry ticket and access to the Museum and the Terrace

Itinerary

Canal Grande

Passing by

The Grand Canal is the main canal through the historic centre of Venice. About 3800 metres long, it divides the historic centre into two parts, tracing an inverted 'S', which runs from the Ponte della Libertà to the Bacino di San Marco.
Piazza San Marco

30 min Admission included

It is the most famous Piazza of Italy.

All the other squares in Venice are called "campi".
Basilica di San Marco

Passing by

St Mark's Basilica is the perfect blend of Byzantine and Gothic art.

It is the cathedral church and seat of the patriarchate of Venice. Together with the bell tower and St Mark's Square, it forms the main architectural site of Venice, and is the best known symbol of the city and the Veneto region in the world. It is also one of the symbols of Venetian art and Christianity.
Teatro La Fenice

Passing by

The Gran Teatro La Fenice, located in the Sestiere di San Marco in Campo San Fantin, is today the main opera house in Venice and one of the most prestigious in the world. Every year it holds the traditional New Year's Concert. Twice destroyed and rebuilt[1], it has been the venue for major opera and symphonic seasons and the International Festival of Contemporary Music.
Basilica Dei Santi Giovanni E Paolo

Passing by

The basilica of Saints John and Paul is one of the most impressive medieval religious buildings in Venice, together with the basilica of Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari. It is considered the pantheon of Venice due to the large number of Venetian doges and other important figures who have been buried there since the 13th century. It stands in the campo of the same name, in the Castello district. In September 1922 Pope Pius XI elevated it to the dignity of a minor basilica.
Chiesa di Santa Maria Formosa

Passing by

The Church of the Purification of Mary known as Santa Maria Formosa is a religious building in the city of Venice, in the Castello district, on the edge of the San Marco district.

Campo Santa Maria Formosa is one of the largest squares in Venice and is located on an island bounded by the canals of Santa Maria Formosa, Pestrin, San Giovanni Laterano and Mondo Novo.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

The meeting point is ten to fifteen minutes before the start of the tour at the TURIVE meeting point, located on Calle larga de l' Ascension, near the post office, behind Correr museum.

End point

The meeting point is ten to fifteen minutes before the start of the tour at the TURIVE meeting point, located on Calle larga de l' Ascension, near the post office, behind Correr museum.

Using your ticket

Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the departure time
At the departure point you will meet a TURIVE representative who will check your vouchers and give you further information.
The Procuratoria di San Marco reserves the right to PROHIBIT VISITS and access to the basilica at any time, without notice for reasons of force majeure (e.g. high water), safety reasons, religious services not specified on the calendar, state visits. When possible, you will be immediately notified of such changes together with other ways to use the service. Access to the Basilica is only permitted to visitors with suitable attire: shorts, sleeveless dresses, low-cut and skimpy clothes are not allowed; suitcases, backpacks, bulky bags are not allowed for safety reasons: if necessary you will be instructed about the luggage storage directly on the spot
COLLECTIVE TOUR there might be other participants going on the tour with you
COMBINED TOUR between the tours there will be a break. No explanations during the gondola ride; guided tour only inside St. Mark’s Basilica and during the walk
We cannot guarantee that people with walking difficulties and wheelchair users could access the whole tour
No credit or refunds will be given in the case of a no show if you don't show up at the meeting point at the time indicated on your voucher
For emergencies on site, please contact us at +39 041 8877441 or [email protected] or chat with us on Venetoinside Facebook Messenger from Monday to Friday, from 8.30 am to 5.30 pm CET.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note this is a combo tour including 3 single tours.
Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the tour departure time.
At the tour departure point you will meet a representative who will check your vouchers and give you information to do the tour.
Multilingual tour
No credit or refunds will be given in the case of a no show (if you don't show up at the meeting point at the time indicated on your voucher)
This is a collective tour, which means there might be other participants going on the tour with you.
The gondola ride might be suspended in case of bad weather. In such cases you are required to go to the tour departure point in order to know whether the tour takes place or not and any alternative ways to use the service.
In cases of religious ceremonies or exceptionally high tides, access to St Mark s Basilica may not be permitted.
To visit St Mark s Basilica it is necessary to dress appropriately (no shorts or vest or tops) and backpacks are not allowed for safety reasons.
Please note that, due to the particular morphological structure of Venice and the logistic problems resulting from it, we cannot guarantee that the whole tour is accessible to people with limited mobility. This means that people with walking difficulties and wheelchair users could not be able to access some parts of the itinerary.
Only for the waking tour and guided visit. Explanations during the gondola ride are not provided.
A gondola can host up to 5 people, thus if your reservation includes more than 5 people, your group will be divided into smaller groups, or rather you will enjoy different gondolas.
This is a collective tour, so there might be other people enjoying your same gondola. In this case people belonging to your reservation can be divided into different gondolas.
On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay up to 10 € access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
Please note that this tour combines different activities. Therefore, the gondola ride may not take place immediately after the end of the guided tour of St. Mark's Basilica. At the meeting point you will be notified of the exact starting time of the gondola ride.
Please note: For now, the tour only covers the ground floor of St. Mark’s Basilica. Museum and Terrace are not included.