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Venice In a Day: St Mark's, Doges Palace Gondola Ride & City Tour

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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

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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.

Due to the religious nature of sites on this tour, all individuals (regardless of gender) must cover their shoulders and knees. It is acceptable to bring extra coverings to put on just before entering a holy site. Walks cannot be responsible for anyone denied entry.

This tour is non-refundable. All guests must supply their full name that matches a valid ID at the time of the booking. Should you fail to provide these, your reservation will be canceled. Name changes are not permitted.

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 (NOT included)

Please note that a photo ID is required to visit the St. Marks Basilica. Failure to bring an ID can result in the security staff refusing your entrance to the monument.

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 7 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 7 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

What‘s Included

Gondola Ride

Pre-reserved ticket to the Doge's Palace (25 €)

Local English-speaking guide

Expertly guided walking tour with headset

8:15am & 8:30am tours only: Skip-the-line ticket for St. Mark's Basilica (12 €)

Gratuities

Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off

Lunch

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

What To Expect

1

Ponte di Rialto

Your tour starts at ground level with a guided walking tour of the city's most famous and most interesting sights. See the Rialto Bridge and learn about Venice's food culture at the Rialto Fish Market. Along the way hear tales of famous Venetians like Marco Polo as well as how Venice came to be—and how it survived against the odds. (1 hour if Express option selected)

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Included
2

Sightseeing & Photo Stop

Admission Not Applicable

Options

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

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

Reviews

4.76

3,318 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • This is a great tour with...

    Nicole T,

    Sep 7, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    This is a great tour with an amazing local guide. G was very informative and a wealth of knowledge. We had a great morning with him.

  • Not the best experience with this tour

    Julia K,

    Sep 6, 2025

    - Viator

    1.00

    Our tour guide was very unprofessional and disrespectful. We were told to go to lunch at 1045 and meet up at 1215. Supposedly during that lunch time she took bunch of people on a gondola ride and we missed it because we could barely hear with the headphones that they provided and my mom has a hard time walking so we were behind. The tour lady has a list of all of our names and she didn’t keep anyone together, didn’t double check the roster. I booked this tour for the gondola experience. The tour customer service said there is no more gondola rides for the day so I think having a partial refund is adequate and fair. I would not suggest doing this tour unless you have a guide who is more organized.

  • Poor company to do business with.

    Jeffrey H,

    Sep 6, 2025

    - Viator

    1.00

    Do not book with this company. Even on the day of the tour, ten c on formation still read 11:00 am. We waited forever and come to find out, they changed the start time to 8:30 am via a message via Viator. They had our email… and no notification. The day prior I had messages and no response. The morning I messaged and no response. So now they refuse a refund on a your of 5 people. Because of the 24 hour cancellation. Why did confirmation continue to read 11:00am…. This is my fault, how? What a scam Company and your. Very poor business ethics .

  • Doge Palace, Basilica Di San Marco, gondola ride.

    Richard W,

    Sep 6, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Loved our tour of Doge Palace, Basilica Di San Marco and the gondola ride. Our guide Mateo was knowledgeable, kind, and funny. Truly enjoyed our trip!

  • Venice guide by a true Venitian!

    Christine K,

    Sep 5, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Totally recommend this tour to anyone who visits Venice!!! Our Matia (spelling?) was amazing! Very knowledgeable, engaging, humorous (and at times sarcastic which we enjoy!). We really appreciated having a Venetian as our guide.

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