Byzantine Venice Walk, Basilica & Gondola Ride
Overview
A tour combination to discover the enchanting side of Venice through a morning walk, its Byzantine heritage through the St Mark's Basilica, and its deepest side through a gondola ride.
The first part will take into the enchanting Venice made up of countless bridges, channels and "campo" (little squares), the pulsing heart of a water city. You will learn more about Venice's present and past and interesting facts about life in a city built on water. Campo Santa Maria Formosa, Campo and Church SS. Giovanni e Paolo, the Mercerie, are only some of the highlights which will be admired during this walk.
You will discover one of the world's most beautiful and breathtaking cathedrals: The St Mark's Basilica, one of the finest exemple of Byzantine art in the world.
Then, let yourself admire Venice from a unique perspective: the water, by sliding on a enchanting gondola.
IMPORTANT!!: Between the Basilica guided tour and the gondola ride you will have approx a 3 hour-break.
What's Included
- Boarding assistance
- Shared 25/30 minute-gondola ride
- Headsets
- St. Mark's Basilica ticket
- Qualified tour guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Pala D'Oro
- St. Mark's Basilica Museum and Terrace
- Food & drinks
Meeting Location
Calle larga de l'Ascension
30124 Venezia VE, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Piazza San Marco
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Campo Santa Maria Formosa
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo (San Zanipolo)
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Basilica di San Marco
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Canal Grande
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- The gondola ride will be at 3.00pm. Between the Basilica guided tour and the gondola ride you will have approx a 3 hour-break.
- Please be aware that on certain dates, registration and payment of an access contribution will be necessary to visit the city of Venice. We encourage you to check all the information and procedures for registration or payment on the dedicated website of Comune di Venezia.
- During high season, queuing might be expected at the entrance of St. Mark's Basilica
- Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers’ full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the attraction.
- Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to St.Mark’s Basilica
- Basilica entry is €12. Remaining value covers operational costs, the gondolas, hosting services, app content, and licensed guides with audio systems
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-25993P48
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