Doge's Palace & Basilica Tour with Gondola Ride in Venice

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About this activity

A tour to discover Venice's architectural gems and symbols: The Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica, followed by a gondola ride.

You will visit the St. Mark’s Basilica, an extraordinary example of Byzantine art as well as the living symbol of Venice’s bound with the East. The Golden Mosaics covering the high walls are breathtaking, together with gold, silver, glass and precious materials.

Next stop will be the Doge’s Palace. Stepping through the magnificent halls, will be like going back to the time of the Republic of Venice, where priceless treasures, art masterpieces and frescos can still be admired today.

In the afternoon, you will enjoy a 30-minute gondola ride. An enchanting and relaxing way to enjoy the colors, lights, sights, charm and beauty of Venice. You will admire elegant bank-side palaces, unique bridges such as the iconic Bridge of Sighs and breathe the charming and magic atmosphere that only a town built on water can give you.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 25 people
People per booking: 1–25
Guide: English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: Park Viaggi

Ages: Children (0–5 years) · Youth (6–14 years) · Adults (15–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Boarding assistance
Included: 25/30 minutes ride on a shared gondola with passage underneath the Bridge of Sighs
Included: Entrance to the Basilica’s Museum & Terrace
Included: Qualified guide
Included: Personal headsets
Included: Skip the line entrance ticket to Saint Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace

Not included

Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Not included: Pala d’Oro
Not included: Guided tour during the gondola ride
Not included: Food & drinks

Itinerary

Palazzo Ducale

1 h 15 min Admission included

Guided visit to the Doge's Palace
Basilica di San Marco

one hour Admission included

Guided visit to St. Mark's Basilica
Ponte dei Sospiri

Passing by

Pass underneath the Bridge of Sighs during your gondola ride
Laguna di Venezia

Passing by

Pass through smaller and quieter canals during the gondola ride

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet our staff in Campo San Zaccaria at the small shop opposite the Church of San Zaccaria.

End point

Meet our staff in Campo San Zaccaria at the small shop opposite the Church of San Zaccaria.

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 15 minutes before the tour start time
Wear appropriate clothes to enter the Basilica (no bare knees or shoulders)
For security reasons large backpacks are not allowed into the Basilica
No refund will be provided for no shows or late arrivals
The tour will take place also with rain, in the event of exceptional high tide it might be cancelled and refund will be provided
Because of safety reasons all visitors have to get through metal detector checks, which might lead to a short line to enter the palace even if having a skip-the line access
This tour includes a shared gondola (up to five people for each one)
Between the walking tour and the gondola ride you'll have approx. 2-hour break. The Doge's Palace tour will end at 1:15pm and the gondola tour will start at 3:00pm.

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

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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
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.
Between the walking tour and the gondola ride you'll have approx. 2-hour break. The Doge's Palace tour will end at 1:15pm and the gondola tour will start at 3:00pm.
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 and Museum is €24. Doge’s Palace €35. Remaining value covers operational costs, the gondolas, hosting services, app content, and licensed guides with audio systems
Some areas of the Doge's Palace include historic stairways and may not be fully accessible for visitors with reduced mobility.
Please note that one gondola can accommodate a maximum of 5 passengers