Venice Highlights Walking Tour With Saint Mark's Basilica And Gondola Ride

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Tour Information

Key Details

  • Mobile Voucher Accepted
  • Hotel pickup Available
  • Duration: 3 Hrs
  • Language:
    English
  • Departure Time :
    09:00 AM
  • Return Details :
    The meeting point is at the brown wooden newsstand with the yellow sign where is written "MEETING POINT", Calle Larga de l'Ascension, in front of the Post Office.
  • Cancellation Policy :
    This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.

Overview

An unforgettable experience to discover the real soul of the city!
Start with a historic walking tour of the main highlights in Piazza San Marco as Doges Palace, Bridge of Sighs or the Bell Tower and reach the imposing Rialto Bridge with its traditional markets.

The tour proceeds with a guided tour inside the Saint Mark's Basilica. The guide will narrate the history behind the Cathedral, known as the Golden Basilica, due to many mosaics made with pure gold! You'll enjoy the skip the line access at the entrance.

At the end, enjoy the fascinating gondola ride along the Grand Canal and its hidden canals.

After the guided tour, you can wander through the maze of alleys and get to know some hidden gems using our fingertip digital map. Use your mobile phone to find out more than 200 points of interests.

ATTENTION - Walking Tour is at 9:00 AM - The visit to the Basilica is at 10:45 AM - the gondola ride is at 3:00 PM.

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The experience starts with a walking tour around the highlights of Venice. The professional guide will explain you the main attractions of Saint Marks Square as Doge Palace, the Basilica, Clock Tower and much more!
You will learn history and legends of the venetian picturesque squares like Santa Maria Formosa or S. Giovanni and Paolo and the Rialto area with its traditional markets!
The guide will bring you inside the breathtaking Basilica of Saint Mark, known as the Golden Basilica, due to many mosaics realized with pure gold! A professional guide will accompany you inside (skipping the line) and will explain the history, curiosities and legends about the inimitable masterpieces around you! Be stunned in front of the five-domes covered with gold and decorated by the best artists of the time. This exclusive experience will give you priority access to the Saint Marks Treasury: a spectacular collection of relics and holy items collected along the centuries.
After the visit to the Basilica, relax on the gondola! Enjoy a promenade on the Canal Grande admiring the most main highlights of Venice as Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Mozarts house, Basilica Santa Maria della Salute and much more! At the end of the charming ride you will a breathtaking overview of Saint Marks Square and San Giorgios island.
Later, enjoy the Audio guide with digital map to discover the 5 districts of Venice with their best attractions and squares, day or night, on a self-guided tour. Listen to the automatic audio narration of the citys highlights, with more than 200 points of interest!

Itinerary:


The experience starts with a walking tour around the highlights of Venice. The professional guide will explain you the main attractions of Saint Mark’s Square as Doge Palace, the Basilica, Clock Tower and much more!
You will learn history and legends of the venetian picturesque squares like Santa Maria Formosa or S. Giovanni and Paolo and the Rialto area with its traditional markets!
The guide will bring you inside the breathtaking Basilica of Saint Mark, known as the Golden Basilica, due to many mosaics realized with pure gold! A professional guide will accompany you inside (skipping the line) and will explain the history, curiosities and legends about the inimitable masterpieces around you! Be stunned in front of the five-domes covered with gold and decorated by the best artists of the time. This exclusive experience will give you priority access to the Saint Mark’s Treasury: a spectacular collection of relics and holy items collected along the centuries.
After the visit to the Basilica, relax on the gondola! Enjoy a promenade on the Canal Grande admiring the most main highlights of Venice as Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Mozart’s house, Basilica Santa Maria della Salute and much more! At the end of the charming ride you will a breathtaking overview of Saint Mark’s Square and San Giorgio’s island.
Later, enjoy the Audio guide with digital map to discover the 5 districts of Venice with their best attractions and squares, day or night, on a self-guided tour. Listen to the automatic audio narration of the city’s highlights, with more than 200 points of interest!

Inclusions

  • 30 minutes of shared gondola ride
  • Headsets to hear the guide clearly in case of group with more than 10 persons
  • Skip the line entrance to the Basilica.
  • Walking tour and guided tour of Basilica.
  • Mobile audio guide with digital map with more than 200 Venice highlights

Exclusions

  • Hotel pickup
  • Commentary on Gondola

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For the visit of the Basilica suitable clothing is required (no shorts)

You must download the audio guide with digital map on your mobile phone.

You will receive the audio guide with digital map by e-mail. If you have any problems with this, please come to Venice Tours office (San Marco 1130) for assistance.

On Sunday, due to the Mass, the visit to the Basilica will be done from the terrace.

Due to security reason, you cannot enter in the Basilica with luggage or big bag

ATTENTION - Walking Tour is at 9:00 AM - The visit to the Basilica is at 10:45 AM - the gondola ride is at 3:00 PM. Please consider the gap of time between the tours.

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

The customers health is the most important matter for us, the tour operates in according to the Covid-19 National directives in order to guarantee the experiences in a safe environment.

All customer touchpoints are frequently cleaned, and the tour will leave with small groups.

We only ask the kindness to bring the own mask in case you need to wear it.

Traveler Reviews

  • 28-Jun-2023

    Tout m’a marqué. La Basilique fût un moment mémorable, magnifique. Notre guide était vraiment très gentille et connaissait tout. Ce fût magnifique

  • 07-May-2023

    The biggest problem was that we could not understand our tour guide. Only could understand about 25% of what she was saying.