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Venice: St. Mark’s, Doges Palace, Rialto, and Gondola Tour

Created with Sketch. Piazza San Marco 3, 30124 Venice Venice, Italy

Duration

6 hours

Free Cancellation

Up to 24 hours

Group Size

14 people

Overview

Experience Venice with this full-day guided tour ideal for those short on time. Enjoy privileged access to St Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace, a relaxing gondola ride, and a walking tour.

Get ready to soak up all that Venice has to offer with this epic tour combining its main sites in One Day!

Our journey starts in the famous St. Mark’s Square – a true Italian gem. Meet up with your expert guide and dive deep into the juicy history of this iconic spot. You’ll learn all about the Basilica di San Marco – its origins, the jaw-dropping historical events it’s been through, before enjoying a guided visit inside! Year-round, we’ve got you covered with skip-the-line access to this holy place.

After you visit St. Mark’s Basilica, we’ll take you on a magical journey through the enchanting backstreets hugging Venice’s most romantic canals. Our next stop? The famous Rialto Bridge! Brace yourself for some amazing stories about this beauty before we saunter across to one of the best neighbourhoods in the city – the Rialto District.

To conclude the morning part of your tour, we’ve got a special treat for you to tick off your bucket list. Your friendly English-speaking guide will accompany you up with a skilled gondolier for a dreamy 30-minute cruise down Venice’s grand canal and some hidden secret canals.

Time to fuel up with some delicious lunch (at your own expense) before meeting back up at St. Mark’s Square for the second part of your tour. And guess what? This time, we’ll skip the line and take you behind the scenes to explore the most impressive parts of a mind-blowing Venetian Gothic palace.

Your tour concludes with a visit to the mighty Doge’s Palace. Here you’ll uncover the charming and darker side of Venice, from sites from the Golden Staircase and paintings of Titian, to its feared torture chambers and the Bridge of Sighs all of course alongside your expert guide.

This activity is operated by The Tour Guy

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Additional Info

  • Discover all of Venice's most popular sights in one day
  • Explore the beautiful streets of Venice and discover hidden gems
  • Enjoy a guided tour of St. Mark's Basilica and the Doges Palace
  • Take a relaxing Gondola ride along the canals of Venice
  • Visit the Rialto Bridge and district with a small group

What To Expect

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Starting location:
P.za San Marco, 3

Saint Mark's Basilica
Guided tour, Sightseeing (30 minutes)

Piazza San Marco
Photo stop, Sightseeing (10 minutes)

St. Mark's Campanile
Pass by (5 minutes)

Marciana National Library
Pass by (5 minutes)

Rialto Bridge
Photo stop, Sightseeing (15 minutes)

Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo
Photo stop, Sightseeing (10 minutes)

Teatro La Fenice
Photo stop, Sightseeing (10 minutes)

Venice
Gondola ride, Scenic views on the way (30 minutes)

Piazza San Marco
Break time, Lunch (1.5 hours)

Doge's Palace
Guided tour, Sightseeing (65 minutes)

Bridge of Sighs
Photo stop, Sightseeing (10 minutes)

Included/Excluded

  • Skip-the-line entry and guided tour of St. Mark’s Basilica
  • Visit of Rialto Bridge and district
  • Walking tour of Venice's quieter areas
  • Venetian gondola ride
  • Skip-the-line entry and guided tour of Doge's Palace
  • An English-speaking tour guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Tips
  • Lunch

Activity's Location

Created with Sketch. Piazza San Marco 3, 30124 Venice Venice, Italy

FAQs

Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Meeting Point
Please Arrive 10 Minutes Early. Between the two big columns in St. Mark’s Square (columns of San Marco & San Teodoro) located on the south side of the square, near the canal. A representative will be there holding a sign with ''The Tour Guy'' on it. After the break, at 2 PM, you will reconvene at the same exact meeting point for the second part of your tour. Please arrive 10 minutes early to check in for both portions of the tour.
Important Information
What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Camera
Water

Not allowed

Short skirts
Shorts
Sleeveless shirts

Know before you go

Skip the line access to St. Mark's is offered during busier months
From November through March, St. Mark's Basilica does not offer skip-the-line entry to tour groups
Both men and women must cover their knees and shoulders in St Mark's Basilica, otherwise, you may be refused entry
Depending on ticketing times the itinerary order might vary
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