Welcome to Venice Small Group Tour: Basilica San Marco & Gondola

From EUR 79

4.51

389 reviews

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Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

A first-timer to Venice, or don’t know where to begin your explorations? Over the course of this tour, experience many of the city’s top highlights: see the Rialto Bridge and St. Mark’s Square on a guided city walk (please note: Entrance to St. Mark's Basilica is included on the 2pm tour only.) Plus enjoy a relaxing gondola ride and explore areas of the city that many tour groups miss, from the sestiere of Cannaregio to the Rialto Fish Market.

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.

The Rialto Fish Market is closed on Sundays.

Entrance to St. Mark's Basilica is included on the 2pm tour only.

This tour is in English.

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

Large bags, trolleys and backpacks cannot be accommodated on this tour.

During times of high tides, flooding, or heavy rain, the gondola ride may be substituted for another experience.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Skip-the-line ticket to St. Mark's Basilica (2pm tour only)

Gondola Ride

Local English-speaking guide

Headset

Expertly guided walking tour

Gratuities

Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off

Guide (during gondola ride)

Options

Small Group Tour in English

Small Group Tour

Private - Welcome to Venice

Learn the history of Venice, visit famous monuments, see St. Mark’s Basilica, and a gondola ride down the enchanting canals.

Reviews

4.51

389 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

298

Tour guide was great. She...
Laura W,
Apr 19, 2025
- Viator
4.00
Tour guide was great. She gave great insight information/ history is St Mark at the basilica. The gondola ride was just a ride. No history etc.
Wonderful tour! I’d...
Peter D,
Jan 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Wonderful tour! I’d recommend it to anyone who wants an overview of Venice and has a few hours to spare.
Disappointed in Venice
Nancy Q,
Dec 31, 2024
- Viator
1.00
We were late arriving to the meeting spot due to the crowds on boats in Venice. We learned we could walk but it was too late. We contacted the company 20 minutes before the meeting time to relay our problem. We asked that we could at least salvage the tour by meeting up at the gondola, the last feature of the tour. They refused! That's not good business, and just not right. They were unwilling to offer any kind of resolution. I have had great experiences with guided touring companies when traveling, but this was disappointing.
History with Humor
Amy W,
Nov 29, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Matteo was amazing! Such a great story teller! He brought the history of the city to life with humor and detail. The gondola ride at the end of the tour was better than the more cookie-cutter ones leaving from St. Marco Square.
Great intro to Venice
Rev M,
Oct 26, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Great tour with lots of information. Be prepared for some walking and stairs but not too bad. Ended with a gondola ride on the grand canal. Magnificent