Guided tour of Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica with gondola ride
Do this because
- Cross the Bridge of Sighs and reach the prison cell of Giacomo Casanova
- Admire masterpieces by Tintoretto, Titian and Veronese in the Doge's Palace
- Marvel at the golden mosaics and marble inlay flooring in the Basilica
- Enjoy a nice gondola ride and explore Venice from its charming canals
What to expect
Meet your guide in front of the Clock Tower in Piazza San Marco and start your combination tour discovering the buildings in the square.
Access the Doge's Palace, a combination of Byzantine, Gothic and Renaissance architecture, the center of the Venetian Empire and the seat of the Venetian Government. Your guide will tell you everything about it as you pass through its lavish chambers, which display masterpieces by Tintoretto, Titian and Veronese. Hear about the different roles played by the Doge and his counselors, and discover Venetian legends as you walk through the eerie, narrow passageways toward the prison cells. Learn about the prisoners and Casanova, perhaps Venice's most famous and intriguing escapee. Later, visit Saint Mark's Basilica, which symbolizes the lagoon and enshrines the city’s history and Saints' relics.
At 1:00 pm you will end the first part of the tour and have approximately 2 hours of free time to stroll around Piazza San Marco, have lunch, or visit the Correr Museum on your own. In the afternoon, you'll enjoy an exploration of the Venetian romantic canals on a gondola. Unwind and relax while you appreciate the skill involved in steering the gondola through the intricate waterways of the city.
Important to know
Not suitable for:
- people with mobility impairments
Not allowed:
- no bare shoulders or knees. An appropriate dress code is required when visiting the Basilica
- backpacks are not allowed inside the Basilica and Doge's Palace
Know in advance:
- Please note that on certain days between April 25, 2024, and July 14, 2024, visitors to Venice are required to pay, directly to the Municipality of Venice, an access fee (5€/person), except for specific exemptions (i.e. Minors under the age of 14 are excluded from the payment of the access fee; please bring an ID card for the proof of the age). For dates, payment methods, to benefit from exemptions, and for all related information, please check the official website for the "Venice access fee" from the "Comune di Venezia". Please pay the access fee online before attending the tour
- Doge's Palace and Basilica tour departs at 10:45 am; gondola ride departs at 3:00 pm or 5:15 pm. From April to October the gondola is available at 3.00 pm or 5.15 pm. From November to March the gondola is available at 3.00 pm only
- The gondola tour is not guided, and it can be shared with a maximum of 6 people per gondola
- On very few occasions Saint Mark's Basilica may be closed due to religious ceremonies, public holidays, private events or high water
- 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 Piazza San Marco
What’s included
Entrance fees
Guided tour
Headsets (to hear the guide)
Gondola ride
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Pickup points
To see which pickup points are available, check under availability & prices.
Provider
VENICE EVENTS srl
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Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET
Phone number: +44 121 468 3145
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