Skip the Line: Morning Venice Gondola Ride, Walking Tour & St Mark's Basilica

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Summary

Starts
Calle larga de l'Ascension
Duration
4 Hrs. 30 Min.
Languages
German, English, Italian, French, and Spanish
Difficulty
Easy
Admission
Mobile ticket

Description

Begin your morning in Venice with a captivating guided experience that reveals the city’s most iconic sights. This tour combines a guided walk through Venice’s enchanting streets, a classic gondola ride along its serene canals, and privileged skip-the-line access to the magnificent St. Mark’s Basilica.

Your journey starts with a stroll through Venice’s historic heart, where you’ll discover landmarks like the Grand Canal, St. Mark’s Square, and the famed Gran Teatro La Fenice. A knowledgeable guide shares fascinating stories that bring each site to life, offering insights into the city’s rich history and vibrant culture.

Step inside St. Mark’s Basilica, often called the ‘golden basilica,’ and marvel at its dazzling mosaics and unique blend of Byzantine and Gothic architecture. With skip-the-line entry, you’ll enjoy more time exploring this world-renowned symbol of Venice without the usual wait.

After your walking tour and basilica visit, relax as you glide through Venice’s picturesque canals on a traditional gondola. While there’s no commentary during the ride, the gentle movement and stunning views offer an unforgettable perspective of the city’s charm.

The tour lasts approximately 4.5 hours and is available in several languages, accommodating up to 15 guests per group. Don’t miss your chance to experience Venice’s highlights in one seamless morning—secure your spot now before places fill up!

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Included

Guided walking tour
Skip the Line access and guided visit to St Mark’s Basilica
Gondola ride

Destinations

Famous buildings, gondolas and monuments by the Rialto Bridge of Venice on the Grand Canal, Italy.Venice

Map

Attractions

Grand Canal, Venezia-Murano-Burano, Venice, Venezia, Veneto, ItalyGrand Canal
photo of sunrise in san marco square with campanile and san marco's basilica. Panorama of the main square of the old town. Venice, Italy.Piazza San Marco
Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo
Teatro La Fenice, Italy.Teatro La Fenice
Photo of sunrise in San Marco square with Campanile and San Marco's Basilica, the main square of the old town, Venice, Veneto Italy.St Mark's Basilica

Options

09:00 English commentary
Bilingual tour lead by a multilingual guide from November to March. Monolingual tour from April to October. Explanations during the Gondola ride are not provided.
09:00 French commentary
09:00 Spanish commentary
09:00 German commentary

Good to know

No credit or refunds will be given in the case of a no show (if you don't show up at the meeting point at the time indicated on your voucher)
This is a collective tour, which means there might be other participants going on the tour with you.
The gondola ride might be suspended in case of bad weather. In such cases you are required to go to the tour departure point in order to know whether the tour takes place or not and any alternative ways to use the service.
In cases of religious ceremonies or exceptionally high tides, access to St Mark s Basilica may not be permitted.
To visit St Mark s Basilica it is necessary to dress appropriately (no shorts or vest or tops) and backpacks are not allowed for safety reasons.
Multilingual tour
Only for the waking tour and guided visit. Explanations during the gondola ride are not provided.
A gondola can host up to 5 people, thus if your reservation includes more than 5 people, your group will be divided into smaller groups, or rather you will enjoy different gondolas.
This is a collective tour, so there might be other people enjoying your same gondola. In this case people belonging to your reservation can be divided into different gondolas.
On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay up to 10 € access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
Please note that this tour combines different activities. Therefore, the gondola ride may not take place immediately after the end of the guided tour of St. Mark's Basilica. At the meeting point you will be notified of the exact starting time of the gondola ride.
Please note: For now, the tour only covers the ground floor of St. Mark’s Basilica. Museum and Terrace are not included.
At the tour departure point you will meet a representative who will check your vouchers and give you information to do the tour.
Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the tour departure time.
Please note this is a combo tour including 3 single tours.
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Public transportation options are available nearby
Please note that, due to the particular morphological structure of Venice and the logistic problems resulting from it, we cannot guarantee that the whole tour is accessible to people with limited mobility. This means that people with walking difficulties and wheelchair users could not be able to access some parts of the itinerary.

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