Classic Venice: Doge's Palace & Saint Mark's Basilica, Gondola ride

-> Meet your guide in St Mark's square and start your combination tour discovering the buildings in the square and then we enter inside the Doge's Palace "Palazzo Ducale", a magnificent combination of Byzantine, Gothic and Renaissance architecture, the centre of the Venetian Empire and the seat of the Venetian Government. It was once the residence of the Doge, the elected ruler of the city.

-> The tour then continues into St Marks Basilica, which majestically symbolizes the lagoon and enshrines the city’s history and Saints relics. With its awe – inspiring gold mosaics our talented guide will walk you through the church.

-> In the afternoon you can choose the departure for your gondola at 3pm or 5.15pm. On this unique exploration of the Venetian romantic canals, unwind and relax into the gentle rhythms and movements of the Grand Canal, appreciating the skill involved in steering the gondola through the intricate waterways of the city.

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Check-in is 15 minutes prior to the booked tour start time;
This activity is not wheelchair accessible;
This activity operates rain or shine;
This tour in gondola is not guided. Shared gondola with max. 6 people per gondola;
Shoulders and knees must be covered in the Basilica;
Backpacks are NOT allowed inside the Basilica and Doge's Palace;
On very few occasions Saint Mark's Basilica may be closed due to religious ceremonies, public holidays, private events or high water and we are not always informed in advance;
At the end of the tour, keep your Doge's Palace ticket to visit: Museo Correr, Museo Archeologico Nazionale and Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana in Saint Mark's square.
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers