Venice: St. Mark's Basilica guided tour & Grand Canal by gondola

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Description

Summary

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

Description

Delve further into the best offerings of Italy with this Venice: St. Mark's Basilica guided tour & Grand Canal by gondola. Let this guided tour serve as your gateway to an unforgettable time in Venice, offering convenience, safety, and smooth transitions.

Travelers who have booked this gondola cruise before have rated their experience an average of 3 out of 5 stars in 6 reviews. The entire sailing tour lasts around 1 hour 30 minutes.

The itinerary includes stops at popular attractions such as Grand Canal, and St. Mark's Basilica (Basilica di San Marco). Along the way, you’ll catch glimpses of iconic landmarks like the impressive Peggy Guggenheim Collection (Collezione Peggy Guggenheim), and St. Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco), providing a unique perspective on these attractions.

Throughout the experience, a knowledgeable expert will guide you, offering valuable insights and information. The activity is offered in 5 languages: German, English, Italian, French, and Spanish.

The starting point for this gondola cruise is located in Venice. The exact address is Calle larga de l'Ascension, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy. The endpoint of the tour is located at Calle larga de l'Ascension, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy.

Reservations for this activity can be made for up to 15 individuals per booking. We recommend you review the "Included" and/or "Good to know" sections below for more details about the experience.

The cancellation policy for this experience is as follows: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Make your time in Venice special by booking this guided tour. Select a date and complete your reservation before it gets fully booked!

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Included

30 minutes shared gondola ride
Skip the line for St.Mark's Basilica
Guiided Tour of the St.Mark's Basilica, terrace and San Marco Museum with a qualifed guide
Audio-receiver devices are included in case of groups over 10 people inside the Golden Basilica
Mobile audio guide with digital map with more than 200 Venice highlights

Destinations

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

Map

Attractions

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
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
photo of the Grand Canal and the Peggy Guggenheim Collection. Clear blue skies and wonderful water in the canal. Perfect water trip for a tourist venice italy.Peggy Guggenheim Collection

Options

Morning Tour - German
German: The visit to the Basilica starts at 10:15 AM and the gondola ride starts at 3:00 PM.
Afternoon Tour - English
En: The visit to the Basilica starts at 2:15 PM and the gondola ride starts at 5:15 PM.
Morning Tour - Italian
Italian: The visit to the Basilica starts at 10:15 AM and the gondola ride starts at 3:00 PM.
Morning Tour - English
English: The visit to the Basilica starts at 10:15 AM and the gondola ride starts at 3:00 PM.
Afternoon Tour - French
Fr: The visit to the Basilica starts at 2:15 PM and the gondola ride starts at 5:15 PM.
Afternoon Tour - German
De: The visit to the Basilica starts at 2:15 PM and the gondola ride starts at 5:15 PM.
Morning Tour - Spanish
Spanish: The visit to the Basilica starts at 10:15 AM and the gondola ride starts at 3:00 PM.
Afternoon Tour - Spanish
Es: The visit to the Basilica starts at 2:15 PM and the gondola ride starts at 5:15 PM.
Afternoon Tour - Italian
It: The visit to the Basilica starts at 2:15 PM and the gondola ride starts at 5:15 PM.
Morning Tour - French
French: The visit to the Basilica starts at 10:15 AM and the gondola ride starts at 3:00 PM.

Good to know

ATTENTION - AFTERNOON TOUR: The visit to the Basilica is at 2:15 PM - the gondola ride is at 5:15 PM. Please consider the gap of time between the basilica and the gondola ride.
ATTENTION - MORNING TOUR: The visit to the Basilica is at 10:15 AM - the gondola ride is at 3:00 PM. Please consider the gap of time between the basilica and the gondola ride.
Due to the security reason, luggage and bags are not allowed inside the Basilica
Each gondola can guest maximum 5 people; the seat aboard cannot be chosen but will be assigned by the gondolier depending of guests weight
For the visit of the Basilica suitable clothing is required (no shorts)
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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
On Sundays, feast days and in case of unplanned religious celebrations the Basilica tour foresees the visit with direct access to the Terrace and to St. Mark's Museum situated on the first floor. Due to the Holy Mass taking place at the ground floor, in those festivity days it is possible to admire the mosaics partially from the first floor.
Public transportation options are available nearby
The Golden Basilica Tour does not operate in case of unplanned religious functions (in these cases it can be postponed the day after otherwise it will be refunded)
The tour does not operate in case of exceptionally bad weather, high/low tide (in these cases it can be postponed the day after otherwise it will be refunded)
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.

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