Venice In a Day: St Mark's, Doges Palace Gondola Ride & City Tour
Overview
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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
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)
Sightseeing & Photo Stop
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
3,500 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
This tour was an awesome...
Kim S,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was an awesome way to see many of the highlights of Venice in a day. The walking tour began not far from the Rialto Bridge and took us through the less travelled areas to see churches, the local fish market, and significant buildings. We had a 30 minute gondola ride through the canals and a break for lunch. We then ended our day in St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace. Our guide Marie-Therese was very knowledgeable about all of the sites we visited and is clearly very passionate about the artistic history of Venice. Overall, this tour was the perfect blend of getting to see less well known and the well known sites.
A Really Good tour Thanks Elena & Alex!
James F,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The gondola ride was really super. Do you want to visit Venice and tell your friends that you skipped or couldn’t fit in a gondola ride? I think not. And booking a gondola ride on your own can be dicey. This was actually a 30 minute ride. We also liked the St Marks tour & Doge’s palace, plus the others sites. If you have limited time (like we did) this is a way to get it all done. We both have physical issues - Elena & Alex did what we needed and went out of their way to accommodate us. That made it a very positive experience.
Our tour guide was...
Karen A,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide was amazing! She made the whole tour fantastic. Perfect balance of sightseeing, storytelling, and breaks! Highly recommend it!
High tied didn’t stop us
Randi N,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great tour to give us a wonderful taste of Venice. Our tour guide was not only amazing and knowledgeable, but flexible and entertaining. On the day we visited Saint Marks the Venice Marathon was going through the Square. At the same time it was high tide and the area in front of the cathedral was flooded. Because of the marathon the city was unable to get the ramps out and placed in front of the cathedral for guest to enter without walking through the flooded area. Our tour guide asked if we would be willing to wait until the water receded. A couple of people weren’t able to stay, but the rest did. After an hour, the water had not receded, but we came up with a plan. Someone in the crowd provided the guide with some plastic Shoe and pant cover. Then I purchased another set, and my husband carried all the ladies across the water keeping us all dry. When our tour guide got across, he removed his plastic covers, and my husband took them back to the other side to give to the other men. It was a great experience full of so many great memories. Truly, one of my favorite memories of whole Italy trip.
Venice in a Day
Darlene W,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great way to learn the history and some of the main sights. Well with the time. Tour guide was excellent. Headsets worked really well.
This was one of our...
Mila B,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was one of our favourite tours. Our guide Guliano was simply amazing and funny. It was very informative I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone.
This tour was a great way...
Larry F,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was a great way to see some of the great sites in Venice. Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly.
We had a great day in...
Mark M,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great day in Venice with our guide Valentina S. We did the walking tour of Venice, Doge’s Palace and St. Marks Basilica. She had a wealth of knowledge about the city’s history and the sites we visited. It’s a six hour tour but she incorporated plenty of breaks and still kept everything on time. If you’re thinking about taking this tour, I highly recommend it and ask for Valentina S. She was fantastic.
It was a great tour. Our...
Ankita B,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a great tour. Our guide, Tiana was very helpful and had a lot of knowledge on the history of Venice and its attractions. You have to be able to walk a lot.
Fabulous Venice tour with gondola ride!
karensA68BP,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful tour! It was very easy to find the meeting place. We were given earphones and could easily hear our guide. The walking tour was wonderful (be sure to wear comfortable shoes) and the gondola ride was fabulous!
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