Venice: St. Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace & Gondola Tour

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Provided by: Ale Fragalla
Duration
3h 30min
Meeting point
Rialto Brigde
Languages
English
From €210.00
Per person
Free Cancellation. No Booking Fees.
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Overview

Experience Venice in its full authenticity with a Venice walking tour showcasing iconic landmarks, art, political history, and living traditions. Ideal for first-time visitors and culture enthusiasts, this tour starts in the historic Rialto district. Explore the Rialto Market and admire the Rialto Bridge while learning about Venice's rise as a maritime power.

Continue through hidden streets to St. Mark’s Square, home to significant landmarks like the Bell Tower and Procuratie buildings. Visit St. Mark’s Basilica, known for its golden mosaics and Byzantine architecture.

Optional: Enjoy a 30-minute gondola ride for a unique canal perspective.

Next, explore the Doge’s Palace, seat of Venetian power, featuring masterpieces by Tintoretto and Veronese. Cross the Bridge of Sighs to the New Prisons, where Venice’s darker side of justice is revealed.

Optional: Visit a traditional glass factory to learn about Venice’s glassmaking tradition.

The tour ends with a relaxing Venetian spritz in St. Mark’s Square, reflecting on the day's history, art, and beauty.
Tour Conditions
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible
Pets
Not allowed
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This activity includes:

  • Doge's Palace
  • St. Mark's Square
  • Saint Mark's Basilica
  • Mercato di Rialto

Meeting point

Rialto Brigde

On arrival

St Mark's Square, in front of the bell tower.
The booking guest's name will be written on paper.

Things to note

Includes:
- Guided tour of Rialto district
- Visit to St. Mark’s Square
- Guided visit inside the Basilica of St. Mark
- Optional gondola ride
- Visit to the Doge’s Palace
- Crossing the Bridge of Sighs
- Optional visit to a traditional glass factory
- Venetian spritz in St. Mark’s Square
- Entrance fee to the Basilica of St Mark
- Entrance Fee to the Doge's Palace
- Spritz in St Mark's Square

Not Including:

- Meals
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
- Gondola Ride is optional
- Not suitable for
- People with mobility impairments
- Wheelchair users
- People over 80 years old

Free Cancellation

Free Cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Late cancellation or your non-arrival is not refundable.

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