Venice in A Day: St Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace & Gondola Ride

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Overview

Available languages

English

6 hours

Mobile ticket

If you want to make sure you cover the highlights of Venice, this full day tour is your best choice. If you’re only spending a few days in Venice, covering the best attractions in a single day is a smart idea. That way, you can spend the remainder of your time in Venice sipping Prosecco by the canals. This tour includes stops at St Mark’s Basilica and Square, the Rialto Bridge, Doge’s Palace (including Casanova’s prison cell), a half hour gondola ride and plenty of hidden gems along the way. A lunch break is scheduled into the tour - we would never let you go hungry in Italy!

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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.

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.

We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any walking impairments that require special assistance on our group tours. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

30-Minute Venetian Gondola Ride

Visit the Famous Rialto Bridge & Market

Skip the Line Entry & Guided Tour of the Doge's Palace

Professional Art Historian Guide

Small Group Size of Maximum 19

Access to St. Mark's Basilica (valued at €12 per person)

Skip the Line Entry & Guided Tour of St. Mark's Basilica

Hotel Pick Up / Drop Off

Food & Beverages

Gratuities

What To Expect

1

Piazza San Marco

Meet our Guide Your Venice in a Day Tour begins in St. Mark’s Square, Venice’s central public plaza. Your guide will teach you the history of this iconic piazza, home to St. Mark’s Basilica.

15 minutesAdmission Not Applicable
2

Basilica di San Marco

Known as “The Church of Gold”, St. Mark’s Basilica’s elaborate design features gold mosaics and marble slabs. Skip the line and learn about the basilica’s storied history during a guided tour of the stunning Basilica.

30 minutesAdmission Included

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Venice in A Day: St Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace & Gondola Ride

Reviews

4.62

473 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Tons of Information

    AHMET E,

    Jul 29, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable about everything we visited. If you’re not in Venice solely for Instagram, this is a must-have tour. Haha!

  • Venice vacation 2025

    Catherine A,

    Jul 29, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    It’s a packed day, and very good and informative. Recommend it if that is what you are looking for. Well done!

  • Basilica, Gondola and Doge's Palace Experience

    Richard G,

    Jul 27, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Our guide was excellent and knowledgable. The pace of the 6 hour tour was perfect and not rushed with a break for lunch. A great tour to get your bearings and feel for Venice.

  • History at its best

    Patricia H,

    Jul 23, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    There are a lot of stairs but worth the walk.So much history if you like History including Bible history you will instantly like this place.

  • The tour was great. Our...

    Enass R,

    Jul 23, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    The tour was great. Our guide was very informative with a great sense of humor. We learned just how diverse this city is, how cruel past rulers were, and how grand they thought of themselves. It truly is a magical place

From USD 104.95

4.62
473 reviews