Venice's Best Seller: Basilica & Doge, Gondola + Casanova Lunch
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Experience the Magic of Venice with Our Venice Grand Tour
Immerse yourself in the captivating beauty of St. Mark’s Basilica, where stunning golden mosaics and intricate frescoes tell stories that span centuries. Our local experts will guide you through this architectural marvel.
Next, step into the grandeur of Doge's Palace. This blend of art and history will transport you back in time, making you feel like a character in your own Venetian adventure.
Enjoy an unforgettable Rialto Bridge walking tour in the city center.
Finally, upgrade your visit with a breathtaking gondola ride along romantic venetian canals. Glide past historic landmarks and soak in the panoramic views that have inspired countless artists and dreamers.
Reserve your spot today and embark on an unforgettable Venice journey that combines history, culture, and stunning scenery.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A valid ID document is mandatory for security checks at the entrance to the Basilica.
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 our website.
For the visit of the Basilica proper clothing is required (no shorts or tank tops)
The official St. Mark's Basilica ticket price is €12.00 per person (standard) or €24.00 with terrace access; the remaining part of the price covers assistance at the meeting point, accompanied entry with a certified guide or host, access to the Venice Gallery with a dedicated VR experience, the use of an audio guide or radio system with earphones and sales costs.
Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers’ full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the attraction.
What To Expect
Ponte di Rialto
The iconic Rialto Bridge
Piazza San Marco
You will discover the most beautiful Square in the world: Piazza San Marco.
Options
Basilica-Doge
Starting point: Venice Tours srl - Priority Tickets San Marco Square Monuments, Calle de le Rasse, 4536, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy
Rialto-Basilica-Doge
English Shared Guided Tour Starting point: Gondola Ride Experience, Venice Tours Srl Close to St.Mark’s Square, Calle S. Gallo, 1093/b, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
Classic: Basilica-Doge-Gondola
Starting point: Venice Tours srl - Priority Tickets San Marco Square Monuments, Calle de le Rasse, 4536, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy
Rialto-Basilica-Doge-Gondola
English Shared Guided Tour Starting point: Gondola Ride Experience, Venice Tours Srl Close to St.Mark’s Square, Calle S. Gallo, 1093/b, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
Premium: Basilica-Doge-Gondola
Starting point: Venice Tours srl - Priority Tickets San Marco Square Monuments, Calle de le Rasse, 4536, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy
What‘s Included
Audio receivers for groups of 10 or more
Shared gondola ride and Gondola tradition introduction (if option is selected)
Correr Museum, Archeological Museum, and Marciana Library access
Professional guide
St. Mark's Basilica skip-the-line entry ticket
Venice Gallery: a unique Vr experience of venice in the past (if option is selected)
Rialto Bridge Walking Tour (if option is selected)
Bridge of Sighs access
St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace guided tour
Casanova Lunch at Historical Restaurant (if option is selected)
Doge's Palace skip-the-line entry ticket and Doge's Palace Prisons access
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Guided tour of Correr Museum, Archeological Museum, and Marciana Library
Entry fees not specified in the inclusions
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
415 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Really bad service
boomw2026,Jun 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Very disappointed with this tour. We messaged ahead of time and got no response. When we arrived at the meeting point, there was no staff there at all and we had to find the office ourselves. In the end, the staff were rude and completely unprofessional. Not recommended. If you’re thinking about booking this tour, think again. There are plenty of other tour options in Venice. If you’re reading this, consider yourself lucky we don’t want anyone else to go through what we did. In the end we lost our money and won’t be using this tour again.
We paid for the 5-6 hour...
Christine W,Jun 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00We paid for the 5-6 hour Venice's Best Seller: Basilica & Doge, Gondola + Casanova Lunch. Instead we got a 2 hour walking tour with no entrance to the Basilica or Doge or a lunch. Although the tour guide was knowledgeable, the price we paid was much more than we would have paid for a 2 hour walking tour. Very disappointed as Viator tours have been very good in the past.
A great day trip
Maria W,Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a really good value day trip that took us walking around Venice, plus a trip upon a gondola, and a trip to murano and burano. Would recommend.
Great Tour
Carol H,Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00excellent and knowledgeable tour guide - felt like we saw all the highlights - would highly recommend
Venice in one day! Couldn't ask for more.
jessica j,Jun 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Great tour! The guide was enthusiastic and incredibly knowledgeable, which made the experience both fun and informative. We got to see so many amazing places, and the gondola ride was definitely the highlight! My only suggestion would be to improve the transition between the different parts of the tour. Since we were joining three separate tours, there were moments when we had to rush to the next meeting point, which felt a bit stressful and not well coordinated. A smoother handoff between tours would make the day more enjoyable and less hectic for participants.
Didn’t take the tour...
Debbie D,Oct 22, 2024
- Review from Viator
1.00Didn’t take the tour missed out because was unable to locate the City Flag to join the tour wasn’t able to get our money back either!
Gran tour St Marks Bacillica and Doges Palace
U8997INiane,Oct 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great guided tour of magnificent buildings. Our guide Francesco was knowledgeable and friendly and made the tour come alive with both historical fact and intertwined stories.
Fantastic gondola ride
L162YIelsac,Oct 13, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We have done this guided tour by gondola and it has been a wonderful and highly recommended experience. The Very Nice and Pro Guide
Magnificent experience
K4723DJannal,Oct 13, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Riccardo the Guide and Stefano the Gondolier were exceptional, courteous, kind and very good in explanations!!! Recommended experience
Great experience
Vacation26241634702,Oct 13, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very interesting and nice tour to shoot in the canals of Venice. Our Guide Riccardo gave us great explanations and anecdotes. Even Stefano who drove the gondola nice and kind
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