Venice In a Day: Basilica San Marco, Doges Palace & Gondola ride

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Overview

Available languages

English

6 hours

Mobile ticket

First time in Venice? Maximize your time in the city with a full-day itinerary that ticks off all the most memorable attractions. Stroll across the Rialto Bridge and browse the lively Rialto fish market, then hop aboard a traditional gondola for a romantic cruise along the Grand Canal. Next, access St. Mark’s Basilica (8:15am & 8:30am tours only) and gaze in awe at the stunning gold mosaics. Finally, enjoy skip-the-line entrance to the grandiose Doge’s Palace. This small-group tour is limited to 20 people ensuring a personalized experience. If you're short on time, be sure to select the Express option when booking to explore these iconic sites (excluding St. Mark's Basilica) in even less time.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.

If access is restricted due to private events inside St. Mark's Basilica and/or Doge's Palace, we cannot be held responsible. This is a situation beyond our control. No refund will be issued.

In case of unforeseen circumstances such as bad weather (heavy rain, strong wind, high tide) conditions that prevent the gondola ride from taking place or any operational or safety reasons beyond our control it may be substituted for another experience, but no refund will be provided.

This tour is in English.

This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty

8:15am & 8:30am tours only: Skip-the-line ticket for St. Mark's Basilica

9am Express tour: Skip-the-line ticket for St. Mark's Basilica

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Gondola Ride

Local English-speaking guide

Pre-reserved ticket to the Doge's Palace

Headset

8:15am & 8:30am tours only: Skip-the-line ticket for St. Mark's Basilica

Gratuities

Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off

Lunch

9:00 AM departure does NOT visit St. Mark's Basilica

Options

Venice Express Day Tour

Venice’s top sights in about 4 hours a gondola ride, and skip-the-line access to Doge's Palace. Does NOT include the Basilica

Private - Venice in a Day

Explore Venice from top to bottom in just one day, visit St. Mark's Basilica, the Doge's Palace, & a picturesque gondola ride

Venice in a Day

Small Group Tour: 815 AM tour only - Experience Venice in a Day in about 4hrs, St. Marks included. 830 AM tour - Full 6hrs Venice Experience

Reviews

4.77

2,853 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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Our guide is very...
MariaAnna R,
Apr 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Our guide is very knowledgeable. He knows the the best restaurants and where to find best souvenirs. Kudos.
The exceptional quality of this tour…has set the bar for all others!
John P,
Apr 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00
I am sure that all the guides for Walks (tour operator) are exceptional , however if you can request Mose… I would recommend. Tour of Venice was exceptional from Rialto to St Mark‘s. Then add a gondola cruise and top it off with another excellent guided tour of the Doge Palace and St Mark‘s Basilica. Value for the product provided was excellent (ps Gondola ride around city alone are 90€). We could have listened to Mose for more hours, the knowledge that he has of this city and it‘s history is simply amazing. I will definitely prioritize Walks tours in my future exploration. Thank you!
Great experience
andrea h,
Apr 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Tiana our tour guide was amazing! Knowledgeable & so nice! Easy pace & nice being able to hear her the whole time. So great to be able to skip the long lines
Excellent
Jim S,
Apr 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This tour was excellent. Very informate. Learned about the history of Venice.Would highly recomend this tour!
Fun day out with Roberta
Tirawadi T,
Apr 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Roberta was an amazing tour guide with substantial knowledge on the history of Venice, since she is a Venetian herself! I highly recommend going on this tour as it was very fun and informative. Timing wise, it started and ended right on time, and we were lucky to have great weather as well. They also have accommodations for ear pieces as my daughter has hearing loss and they were still able to provide suitable workaround for her hearing device.