Best Of Venice: Saint Mark's Basilica, Doges Palace with Guide and Gondola Ride

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Is your time in Venice limited? Would you rather spend your days in Venice eating, drinking, shopping and relaxing? Many visit Venice for just a day or two, meaning time is restricted if you're wanting to squeeze in the main sights. Experience the best of Venice in 3.5 hours, leaving you ample time to wander down romantic canal sidestreets and enjoy yourself without any need to rush. This 2.5 hour tour includes:

• St. Mark's Square and St. Mark's Basilica

• Enjoy Skip the Line Entry into the Doges Palace

• An English-speaking professional guide

• A gondola ride

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Since we will be entering a church, please make sure that your shoulders and knees are covered. Also, please refrain from bringing big back packs or bags, because they are not always allowed inside.

All guests must supply their full name and date of birth that matches a valid ID at the time of the booking. Please note that a photo ID is required to visit the St. Mark's Basilica. Name changes are not permitted.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Skip The Line Entry in the Doges Palace

Entry Into St. Mark's Basilica (valued at €12 per person)

Small-group size, maximum 20 participants

Professional art historian guide

Gondola ride

Food and drinks

Gratuities

Hotel pickup and drop-off

What To Expect

Basilica di San Marco

We provide the skip the line tickets, so walk right past the long queue and go right on inside. During November through March, St. Mark’s Basilica does not offer skip the line entry because lines are generally non-existent.

30 minutes•Admission Included

Doge's Palace

As you explore the Doge’s Palace, you’ll hear about the wild ways of the Venetian Republic under the rule of elected magistrates. This tour not only showcases the interior of this ornate palace, but also goes in depth about the crime and legal system that was once in place in the city of Venice. Admire classic works of Venetian art and visit Doge’s Palace’s main sights, such as the Grand Staircase and the Bridge of Sighs.

1 hour 30 minutes•Admission Included

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Best Of Venice: Saint Mark's Basilica, Doges Palace with Guide and Gondola Ride

Reviews

4.54

627 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

482

Don’t visit Venice in a...
William P,
Jul 4, 2025
- Viator
4.00
Don’t visit Venice in a heat wave! We were hot and exhausted, but we enjoyed the tour, and our guide Filipo was very knowledgeable and attentive to our needs.
Very nice. Interesting....
Jennifer W,
Jul 4, 2025
- Viator
4.00
Very nice. Interesting. Tour guide was lovely. And knowledgeable. Best part was gondola ride Venice is very beautiful
Great tour of the main sites of Venice
Cora C,
Jul 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Great tour, skip the line tickets were brilliant. Our tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable and gave us the perfect amount of information to keep us engaged and amused. Highly recommend Phillippo. The Palace and Basilica are stunning, must see. The Gondola ride was lovely - do bear in mind it is shared so don't do this activity purely for that part. You can book a private one for €90 currently.
Great Tour & Great Guide Nico!
Barbara H,
Jul 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Nico, our guide was awesome! It was a great tour! Nico was knowledgeable & very funny! He made our tour great!
Venetian dreams: A journey through art, faith, and canals
Joanna D,
Jun 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00
The tour guide Barbara, was very knowledgeable, very understanding to the needs of each tourists. Tailor the information to the audience.