Venice Saint Mark's Basilica And Gondola Tour In The Morning

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Tour Information

Key Details

  • Mobile Voucher Accepted
  • Hotel pickup Available
  • Duration: 1 Hr 30 Mins
  • Language:
    English
  • Departure Time :
    10:45 AM
  • Return Details :
    MEETING POINT: 15 min before in Calle larga de l’Ascension 1258 - 30124 next to the post office San Marco (opposite side of the Saint Marks Basilica). Look for the yellow sign "Meeting point" on the.. read more
    St Marks Basilica: departure at 10.45 am (1 hour) -> Gondola ride: departure at 3.00 pm (30 min) • Please be at the meeting point 15 min before the departure time • Parents will need to have an ID for the children on the date of travel to prove they are under 6 • Not wheelchair accessible • The gondola ride is not guided • Max 5 people per gondola • Shoulders and knees must be covered inside the Basilica • Backpacks are not allowed inside the Basilica Emergency: Office +39 041 5239979 - Mobile +39 349 3054767 It is your responsibility to be at the meeting point punctually. All the late arrivals or no show are NO REFUND!" />
  • Cancellation Policy :
    This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.

Overview

Your combined tour starts at 10.45 am, with the guided visit to the Saint Mark's Basilica, once the private chapel of the Doge of Venice, and the only one of its kind in Italy, thanks to the sumptous golden mosaics and impressive marble inlay flooring. During the tour you will be able to sit down in the church and absorb the atmosphere whilst listening to your guide who will describe the biblical scenes represented throughout the building, together with history and particularities of this ancient Basilica.

The second part of the tour starts at 3.00 pm
Meet the assistant in front of the St Marks post office in calle larga ascensione and you will be assisted in boarding the Gondola, one of the most recognized symbols of Venice - up to 5 people per Gondola - at the landing stage of San Mois.
Experience how the locals were transported by these beautiful black, elegant rowing boats, throughout history.

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Meet the assistant and collect your headset, then follow your guide in Saint Mark's square for a short introduction of the city of Venice.
Your combined tour starts at 10.45 am, meet your guide in Saint Mark’s Square, and from here you will be accompanied to the Saint Mark's Basilica, once the private chapel of the Doge of Venice, and the only one of its kind in Italy, thanks to the sumptous golden mosaics and impressive marble inlay flooring. During the tour you will be able to sit down in the church and absorb the atmosphere whilst listening to your guide who will describe the biblical scenes represented throughout the building, together with history and particularities of this ancient Basilica.Visit Saint Mark's Basilica first floor museum and see the famous horses and admire Saint Mark's Square from the Basilica's terrace.
The second part of the tour starts at 3.00 pmMeet the assistant in front of the St Marks post office in calle larga ascensione and you will be assisted in boarding the Gondola, one of the most recognized symbols of Venice - up to 5 people per Gondola - at the landing stage of San Moisè.Experience how the locals were transported by these beautiful black, elegant rowing boats, throughout history.This is an experience that you must not miss!

Itinerary:


Meet the assistant and collect your headset, then follow your guide in Saint Mark's square for a short introduction of the city of Venice.
Your combined tour starts at 10.45 am, meet your guide in Saint Mark’s Square, and from here you will be accompanied to the Saint Mark's Basilica, once the private chapel of the Doge of Venice, and the only one of its kind in Italy, thanks to the sumptous golden mosaics and impressive marble inlay flooring. During the tour you will be able to sit down in the church and absorb the atmosphere whilst listening to your guide who will describe the biblical scenes represented throughout the building, together with history and particularities of this ancient Basilica.Visit Saint Mark's Basilica first floor museum and see the famous horses and admire Saint Mark's Square from the Basilica's terrace.
The second part of the tour starts at 3.00 pm Meet the assistant in front of the St Marks post office in calle larga ascensione and you will be assisted in boarding the Gondola, one of the most recognized symbols of Venice - up to 5 people per Gondola - at the landing stage of San Moisè. Experience how the locals were transported by these beautiful black, elegant rowing boats, throughout history. This is an experience that you must not miss!

Inclusions

  • Entrance fees
  • Shared gondola ride
  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines
  • Professional guide in English, French, German, Spanish and Italian

Exclusions

  • Gratuities
  • The Gondola Ride is not guided
  • Pick up and drop off
  • Food or drinks

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adults lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women inside the St Mark's Basilica

Backpacks and large bags are NOT allowed inside the church

Check-in is 15 minutes prior to the booked tour start time

On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a 5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it

Traveler Reviews

  • 05-Dec-2017

    I learned a lot from the Golden Basilica Tour. I only wish I could have spend more time in the basilica and gone to the top. We got to see Mozart's house during the Gondola tour! Was extraordinary.

  • 05-Dec-2017

    I learned a lot from the Golden Basilica Tour. I only wish I could have spend more time in the basilica and gone to the top. We got to see Mozart's house during the Gondola tour! Was extraordinary.

  • 10-Nov-2017

    The company running the tour was rude on the phone. I was late due to water bus.I met up with the group after the gondola ride to go in the church. Met up with the tour, the lady was very rude, men were nice. They put me on a later gondola ride. Hard to understand lady guiding church tour.

  • 10-Nov-2017

    The company running the tour was rude on the phone. I was late due to water bus.I met up with the group after the gondola ride to go in the church. Met up with the tour, the lady was very rude, men were nice. They put me on a later gondola ride. Hard to understand lady guiding church tour.

  • 04-Oct-2017

    good tour....enjoyed gondola ride

  • 23-Sep-2017

    A little bit disorganize at the beginning. but overall good. The guide excellent and very informative. Very good experience

  • 23-Sep-2017

    A little bit disorganize at the beginning. but overall good. The guide excellent and very informative. Very good experience

  • 02-Sep-2017

    Not a very good start, the guide was late to our meeting point. Really enjoyed the gondola ride, this is a must when in Venice. The tour of the Basilica was disappointing, not in the information given during it or the inside of the church, but the fact that there seemed to be too many tours happening at the same time and it did feel a bit rushed. We lost our place at one point as another tour had jumped in which resulted in two groups being mixed together. Was not given proper information as to where to meet afer the gondola ride, only to meet by the clock tower in St Marcs square. Not very well organised and could be better.

  • 02-Sep-2017

    Not a very good start, the guide was late to our meeting point. Really enjoyed the gondola ride, this is a must when in Venice. The tour of the Basilica was disappointing, not in the information given during it or the inside of the church, but the fact that there seemed to be too many tours happening at the same time and it did feel a bit rushed. We lost our place at one point as another tour had jumped in which resulted in two groups being mixed together. Was not given proper information as to where to meet afer the gondola ride, only to meet by the clock tower in St Marcs square. Not very well organised and could be better.

  • 15-Jul-2017

    Not so good. First, the organization of the tour was poor. They didn't communicate very well with us where to go, gondola driver spent the whole trip on the phone and texting and was completely disinterested and the tour guide of st marks was incomprehensible. The city is amazing, as is the church