Venice In a Day: Basilica San Marco, Doges Palace & Gondola ride


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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 7 hours

Departs: Venice, Venice

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

If you only have a short time to explore Venice this tour is your perfect all-inclusive ticket to the top attractions of the city. Follow one of the expert, English-speaking guides to St. Mark’s Basilica, the Doge’s Palace, the Rialto Bridge and the Grand Canal (by gondola).

You’ll also get to explore Venice at ground level on an intimate walking tour and learn about the history, culture, and cuisine of the floating city.


What's Included

Headsets when necessary

Small groups of 20 people or fewer for walking section

Venice gondola ride with no more than 6 people (unguided)

Venice walking tour including local Venetian English speaking guide

What's Not Included

Gratuities

Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off

Lunch

Transportation in between the tours


Traveler Information

  • INFANT: Age: 0 - 1
  • CHILD: Age: 2 - 14
  • ADULT: Age: 15 - 99

Additional Info

  • Backpacks are prohibited inside of St. Mark's Basilica.
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Please remember that the basilica is a holy place and attire must be appropriate: Both men and women are asked to wear clothing that covers at least the shoulders and knees. Walks of Italy cannot be held responsible for denied entry due to improper dress.
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • The prisons and the armory of the Doge's Palace are not wheelchair-accessible, as a result of which we cannot accommodate wheelchairs on this tour.
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Backpacks are prohibited inside of St. Mark's Basilica.
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Please remember that the basilica is a holy place and attire must be appropriate: Both men and women are asked to wear clothing that covers at least the shoulders and knees. Walks of Italy cannot be held responsible for denied entry due to improper dress.
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • The prisons and the armory of the Doge's Palace are not wheelchair-accessible, as a result of which we cannot accommodate wheelchairs on this tour.
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

What To Expect

Canal Grande
Relax on a 30 minute, all-inclusive gondola ride.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Piazza San Marco
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• Admission Ticket Free

Basilica di San Marco
At St. Mark’s Basilica gape at the incredible works of art and architecture inside.

1 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Doge's Palace
Skip the line at the Doge’s Palace and wander through the heart of the historic maritime empire while you hear the best stories of what went on inside the halls of power.

1 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Ponte di Rialto
Enjoy the sights from the Rialto Bridge in the morning before the crowds descend.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Casa di Marco Polo
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• Admission Ticket Free

Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo (San Zanipolo)
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Santa Maria dei Miracoli
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• Admission Ticket Free

Chiesa di Santa Maria Formosa
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• Admission Ticket Free

Mercati di Rialto
Stroll through the bustling aisles of the Rialto Fish Market and learn about the city’s rich culinary history along with some tips on where to eat.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Scuola Grande di San Marco
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• Admission Ticket Free

T Fondaco Dei Tedeschi
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• Admission Ticket Free






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