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  • in case the gondola ride is canceled, we'll issue a partial refund corresponding to the price difference of the tour without the gondola ride., modest attire is required for visiting st. mark’s basilica (no shorts or sleeveless tops)., please note that the total duration of the tour is 7 hours, (including 1,5 hour break to move from the gondola's deck to st mark's square on your own)., the gondola ride might be canceled due to rain. we will do our best to proceed with the tour. however, rain could prevent us from being able to offer an enjoyable and fully safe experience., this is a combo tour with a break between activities. make sure to be at the meeting point 15 mins pior the scheduled departure time of each tour
  • comfortable walking shoes are recommended, as the tour includes cobbled streets and bridges., in case the gondola ride is canceled, we'll issue a partial refund corresponding to the price difference of the tour without the gondola ride., modest attire is required for visiting st. mark’s basilica (no shorts or sleeveless tops)., please note that the total duration of the tour is 7 hours, (including 1,5 hour break to move from the gondola's deck to st mark's square on your own)., the gondola ride might be canceled due to rain. we will do our best to proceed with the tour. however, rain could prevent us from being able to offer an enjoyable and fully safe experience.
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  • children/teens under 18 y.o. must always be accompanied by at least one adult, please let us know in advance any special need or impaired mobility of the clients and we will do our best to accomodate them, the walking tour, the st. mark basilica and doge palace guided visit run rain or shine
  • children/teens under 18 y.o. must always be accompanied by at least one adult, please let us know in advance any special need or impaired mobility of the clients and we will do our best to accomodate them
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  • https://townsofitaly.com/en/venice/venice-walking-gondola
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  • 055 28.11.03
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  • Name: Venice
  • Search name: Venice, Italy
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Short Description
  • Discover Venice’s rich history, art, and culture on this semi-private tour, designed to immerse you in the city's enchanting atmosphere. Wander through its charming alleys and picturesque bridges with a knowledgeable guide, uncovering hidden gems and fascinating stories along the way. Your journey leads you to St. Mark’s Square, the heart of Venice, where you’ll admire the majestic Doge’s Palace, the historic Palace of Justice, and the evocative Bridge of Sighs, a symbol of the city's past. Experience Venice from a unique perspective with an exclusive gondola ride. Glide through lesser-known canals, away from the crowds, and admire breathtaking views of the city's most iconic landmarks from the water—its true essence. Enjoy skip-the-line access to St. Mark’s Basilica, where Byzantine domes and shimmering 24-carat gold mosaics create a mesmerizing spectacle. Then, explore the Doge’s Palace, for an unforgettable glimpse into Venice’s glorious past. 
  • Discover Venice’s rich history, art, and culture on this semi-private tour, designed to immerse you in the city's enchanting atmosphere. Wander through its charming alleys and picturesque bridges with a knowledgeable guide, uncovering hidden gems and fascinating stories along the way. Your journey leads you to St. Mark’s Square, the heart of Venice, where you’ll admire the majestic Doge’s Palace, the historic Palace of Justice, and the evocative Bridge of Sighs, a symbol of the city's past.
  • Experience Venice from a unique perspective with an exclusive gondola ride. Glide through lesser-known canals, away from the crowds, and admire breathtaking views of the city's most iconic landmarks from the water—its true essence.
  • Enjoy skip-the-line access to St. Mark’s Basilica, where Byzantine domes and shimmering 24-carat gold mosaics create a mesmerizing spectacle. Then, explore the Doge’s Palace, for an unforgettable glimpse into Venice’s glorious past.
Summary
  • Explore Venice with a guided tour, gondola ride, and skip-the-line access to St. Mark's Basilica and Doge’s Palace. Marvel at gothic architecture and enjoy exclusive views. 
  • Explore Venice with a guided tour, gondola ride, and skip-the-line access to St. Mark's Basilica and Doge’s Palace. Marvel at gothic architecture and enjoy exclusive views. 
Know Before You Go
  • comfortable walking shoes are recommended, as the tour includes cobbled streets and bridges., in case the gondola ride is canceled, we'll issue a partial refund corresponding to the price difference of the tour without the gondola ride., modest attire is required for visiting st. mark’s basilica (no shorts or sleeveless tops)., please note that the total duration of the tour is 7 hours, (including 1,5 hour break to move from the gondola's deck to st mark's square on your own)., the gondola ride might be canceled due to rain. we will do our best to proceed with the tour. however, rain could prevent us from being able to offer an enjoyable and fully safe experience.
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Know Before You Book
  • children/teens under 18 y.o. must always be accompanied by at least one adult, please let us know in advance any special need or impaired mobility of the clients and we will do our best to accomodate them
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Highlights
  • exclusive special visit to the doge’s palace. , glide through hidden canals on a gondola ride, only in eglish for the highest quality, skip the line to explore st. mark’s basilica, stroll through venice with an expert guide
  • enjoy a well-deserved aperitivo including a venetian spritz (until 1st april 2025. , exclusive special visit to the doge’s palace. , skip the line access to st. mark’s basilica . , take a gondola ride through the city and see off-the-beaten-track canals . , take a walk through the cobble-paved alleys and streets of the floating city with a knowledgeable guide .
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  • 30 minute gondola ride, access to doge’s palace, exclusive skip the line entrance to st mark’s basilica and terraces, walking tour with al icensed english-speaking guide
  • 30 minute gondola ride, access to doge’s palace, exclusive skip the line entrance to st mark’s basilica and terraces, licensed english-speaking guide, please note that from april 1st 2025, due to a shortened tour duration, the stop for the venetian spritz will no longer be included in the tour., traditional venetian spritz, walking tour
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  • optional gratuities, tips, transfer from/to the tour's meeting point
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Short Description
  • Discover Venice’s rich history, art, and culture on this semi-private tour, designed to immerse you in the city's enchanting atmosphere. Wander through its charming alleys and picturesque bridges with a knowledgeable guide, uncovering hidden gems and fascinating stories along the way. Your journey leads you to St. Mark’s Square, the heart of Venice, where you’ll admire the majestic Doge’s Palace, the historic Palace of Justice, and the evocative Bridge of Sighs, a symbol of the city's past.
  • Experience Venice from a unique perspective with an exclusive gondola ride. Glide through lesser-known canals, away from the crowds, and admire breathtaking views of the city's most iconic landmarks from the water—its true essence.
  • Enjoy skip-the-line access to St. Mark’s Basilica, where Byzantine domes and shimmering 24-carat gold mosaics create a mesmerizing spectacle. Then, explore the Doge’s Palace, for an unforgettable glimpse into Venice’s glorious past.
  • Discover Venice’s rich history, art, and culture on this semi-private tour. Stroll through its enchanting alleys and bridges with a knowledgeable guide, leading you to St. Mark’s Square. Admire the stunning Doge’s Palace, the Palace of Justice, and the iconic Bridge of Sighs.
  • Experience Venice from the water with an exclusive gondola ride. Glide through picturesque, lesser-known canals and capture breathtaking views of the city's most iconic landmarks.
  • Enjoy skip-the-line access to St. Mark’s Basilica, where Venetian-Byzantine domes and 24-carat gold mosaics await. Then, explore the opulent Doge’s Palace, from its grand ballrooms to the Opera Museum.
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Short Description
  • Discover Venice’s rich history, art, and culture on this semi-private tour. Stroll through its enchanting alleys and bridges with a knowledgeable guide, leading you to St. Mark’s Square. Admire the stunning Doge’s Palace, the Palace of Justice, and the iconic Bridge of Sighs.
  • Experience Venice from the water with an exclusive gondola ride. Glide through picturesque, lesser-known canals and capture breathtaking views of the city's most iconic landmarks.
  • Enjoy skip-the-line access to St. Mark’s Basilica, where Venetian-Byzantine domes and 24-carat gold mosaics await. Then, explore the opulent Doge’s Palace, from its grand ballrooms to the Opera Museum.
  • Get a comprehensive introduction to the art, history and culture of Venice with this semi-private tour. Visit St. Mark’s Square and all its attractions and take an unforgettable gondola ride.
  • Wander through the streets of Venice and be mesmerised by their charms
  • Meet your guide and take a walk through the enchanting cobblestoned alley, streets and bridges of Venice. They’ll lead you to the jewel of Venice, St. Mark’s Square. There, you can admire the gothic architecture of the Doge’s Palace, once the seat of government, the Palace of Justice and prison, as well as the home of the Doge and the haunting Bridge of Sighs. Then, it’s time to stop for a traditional Venetian Aperitivo where you can enjoy the locals’ drink of choice, a Spritz. 
  • Get a completely unique perspective of Venice from the water
  • No Venetian experience is complete without a gondola ride. From here, you can get a completely unique view of the city, and our gondola ride has no equal in the city. An exclusive itinerary stops at some of the most picturesque and off-the-beaten-path canals, as well as the most iconic attractions. Be ready to take the most awesome pictures as you have a romantic, special and unexpected vista of the city from its founding element, water. 
  • Get skip-the-line access to two of Venice’s most enigmatic landmarks 
  • Once you’ve finished your gondola ride, you’ll take in two of the most important and beautiful sights of Venice’s former religious and political power. First is St. Mark’s Basilica, crowned by Venetian and Byzantine domes. You’ll learn all about the church from our expert history guide, as you marvel at the 24-carat gold-leafed ceiling mosaics. However, the highlight of the tour is a special visit to the Doge’s palace. You’ll visit the courtyard and noble areas of the Doge’s public and private areas, including the great ballrooms and Opera Museum, before heading on to the Bridge of Sighs. Discover Venice’s art, history, tradition and culture, on a fun and informative tour like no other.  
  • Please note that from April 1st 2025, due to a shortened tour duration, the stop for the Venetian spritz will no longer be included in the tour.
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Summary
  • Explore Venice with a guided tour, gondola ride, and skip-the-line access to St. Mark's Basilica and Doge’s Palace. Marvel at gothic architecture and enjoy exclusive views. 
  • Explore Venice with a guided tour, gondola ride, and skip-the-line access to St. Mark's Basilica and Doge’s Palace. Marvel at gothic architecture and enjoy exclusive views.
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  • Explore Venice with a guided tour, gondola ride, and skip-the-line access to St. Mark's Basilica and Doge’s Palace. Marvel at gothic architecture and enjoy exclusive views.
  • Discover the secrets of the Floating City with this incredible tour of Venice which combines a walking tour, a gondola ride, and visits to some of the city’s most incredible attractions. You’ll be accompanied by an expert in art and history who will be able to answer all your questions about Venice.