Guided Tours · 3 – 9.5 hours · Venice, Italy

Venice in a Day: St. Mark’s Basilica, Doge’s Palace Guided Tour with Gondola Ride

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  • Duration3 – 9.5 hours
  • CancellationFree cancellation
  • Experience the best of Venice on this immersive day tour, featuring iconic sights like St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace.
  • Skip the queues at St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace, and immerse in their grandeur with a knowledgeable local guide.
  • From the water, take in the city of romance on a 30-minute gondola ride through the canals.
  • Add the magic of artisanal crafts to your day. Upgrade for a full-day trip to explore the vibrant islands of Murano and Burano, famous for glass-blowing and lace-making.
  • Guided tour of St. Mark's Basilica with skip-the-line entry
  • Guided tour of Doge's Palace with skip-the-line entry
  • Expert English-speaking guide
  • Shared gondola ride for 30 minutes
  • Round-trip transfers to/from Murano & Burano Islands (as per option selected)
  • Meals

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly. Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point. Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the experience starts.

  • Getting there: Venezia, Venezia.
  • Valid ID: Carry a valid ID for ticket checks and entry.
  • Comfortable footwear: Wear comfortable walking shoes as the tour involves walking through Venice’s streets and attractions.
  • Photography at St. Mark's Basilica: Photography of any kind is not permitted inside the basilica.
  • Pets at St. Mark's Basilica: Pets are not allowed inside the basilica.
  • Large bags at St. Mark's Basilica: Large bags and backpacks are not permitted inside the basilica.
  • Photography equipment at Doge's Palace: Flash photography, tripods, selfie sticks, and commercial photography equipment are not allowed.
  • Wheelchair and stroller access: St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace are wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
  • Gondola accessibility: The gondola ride is not accessible for wheelchair users.
  • Gondola seating: Seating arrangements may vary for balance and safety reasons, and you may not always be seated next to your partner.
  • Tour changes: The tour may not operate during exceptional high tides or religious functions at the basilica. In case of cancellation, it will be rescheduled or refunded.
  • Dress code: Clothing covering shoulders and knees is required to enter St. Mark's Basilica.

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