Best Of Venice: Saint Mark's Basilica, Doges Palace with Guide and Gondola Ride
Overview
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3 hours 30 minutes
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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.
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.
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Best Of Venice: Saint Mark's Basilica, Doges Palace with Guide and Gondola Ride
Reviews
758 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Time
Stepehn F,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Marco was fantastic as our tour guide we loved the whole tour Highly recommend, very informative and fun
Very interesting so much history
Adam R,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We can definitely recommend this tour Lara was great she told us so many interesting things we never would have known and the gondola ride at the end was great
She was one of the best...
Cindy T,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00She was one of the best tour guides we have ever had.she balanced information personal anecdotes and humor perfectly.
Review
DAU W,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was very interesting fun and educational experience I will recommend this tour If you are lucky enough to get Mark as your guide
The trip was great, but...
Lemar M,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00The trip was great, but the trip advertised a price of $79.95 per person. At check out I was charged $159 per person. I paid $318 for the trip and should have paid $160. I sent an email to Viator for a refund but Viator has not responded to my email or issued a refund.
Marco Made the whole...
Sandra S,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Marco Made the whole experience delightful. He injected his wonderful dry humor into the telling of both beautiful and grim history. Very informative and eye opening.
Best things to see in Venice other than eating and shopping
Dan H,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour takes you to some lesser known but equally amazing sites in Venice. The basilica is breathtaking, the Doge's palace is unreal, and the gondola ride thru the canals of Venice is idyllic. Our group was a bit large compared to other tours my friends and I have been on, but the guide kept us on track and provided so much information and insight into all the history and beauty we saw.
Our guide was very...
dbockstiegel,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide was very knowledgeable and meet all our needs even when any issues came up. I would highly recommend her.
Venice
Mike T,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Informative tour with lots of beautiful Italian buildings and very impressive art work. The tour guide kept a good pace through out the tour.
The PERFECT welcome to Venice!
Jennifer B,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00What a great tour! We started our Venice trip with this tour and it was the perfect introduction. And our guide whose main job is doing just this and very well nailed it for making it entertaining, historical and thoughtful. Her name starts with an I and she is from Venice— to spell it would be offensive. But she was amazing! So glad we did this tour!
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