Byzantine Venice Walk, Basilica & Gondola Ride

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About this activity

A tour combination to discover the enchanting side of Venice through a morning walk, its Byzantine heritage through the St Mark's Basilica, and its deepest side through a gondola ride.

The first part will take into the enchanting Venice made up of countless bridges, channels and "campo" (little squares), the pulsing heart of a water city. You will learn more about Venice's present and past and interesting facts about life in a city built on water. Campo Santa Maria Formosa, Campo and Church SS. Giovanni e Paolo, the Mercerie, are only some of the highlights which will be admired during this walk.

You will discover one of the world's most beautiful and breathtaking cathedrals: The St Mark's Basilica, one of the finest exemple of Byzantine art in the world.

Then, let yourself admire Venice from a unique perspective: the water, by sliding on a enchanting gondola.

IMPORTANT!!: Between the Basilica guided tour and the gondola ride you will have approx a 3 hour-break.

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At a glance

Duration: 6 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 25 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: German, English, French, Spanish
Operated by: Park Viaggi

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

What is included

Included

Included: Boarding assistance
Included: Shared 25/30 minute-gondola ride
Included: Qualified tour guide
Included: Headsets
Included: St. Mark's Basilica ticket

Not included

Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Not included: Pala D'Oro
Not included: St. Mark's Basilica Museum and Terrace
Not included: Food & drinks

Itinerary

Piazza San Marco

5 min

Your walking tour will start from the beautiful St. Mark's Square
Campo Santa Maria Formosa

10 min

During the walking tour you will pass through Campo S. M. Formosa
Basilica Dei Santi Giovanni E Paolo

10 min Admission not included

During the walking tour, you will stop at Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo and view the namesake church from the outside.
Basilica di San Marco

one hour Admission included

Enojoy 1-hour of guided tour outside and inside the majestic St. Mark's Basilica.
Canal Grande

25 min Admission included

In the afternoon, start your gondola ride by gliding along the Grand Canal, then venture into the inner canals.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Calle Larga Ascensione, in front of the Post office just next to St.Mark's Square.

End point

Calle Larga Ascensione, in front of the Post office just next to St.Mark's Square.

Using your ticket

Remember to bring with you Passport or ID card that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to St.Mark’s Basilica

Please be sure to arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour start time.

Please provide or show a copy of your voucher to our staff (holding a Tours signboard).

During high season, queuing might be expected at the entrance of St. Mark's Basilica.

IMPORTANT!!: The gondola ride will be at 3.00pm. Between the Basilica guided tour and the gondola ride you will have approx a 3 hour-break

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least 3 days before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The gondola ride will be at 3.00pm. Between the Basilica guided tour and the gondola ride you will have approx a 3 hour-break.
Please be aware that on certain dates, registration and payment of an access contribution will be necessary to visit the city of Venice. We encourage you to check all the information and procedures for registration or payment on the dedicated website of Comune di Venezia.
During high season, queuing might be expected at the entrance of St. Mark's Basilica
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 entry is €12. Remaining value covers operational costs, the gondolas, hosting services, app content, and licensed guides with audio systems