Gondola Ride and St Mark's Basilica Tour with Pala d'Oro Upgrade
Overview
Experience the best of Venice, starting from its golden heart. Begin with a guided tour of St. Mark’s Basilica, where you’ll marvel at the 8,000 square meters of shimmering Byzantine mosaics and learn the fascinating history of this architectural masterpiece. After exploring the cathedral's wonders, transition to the water for a shared 30-minute traditional gondola ride. You’ll glide along a stretch of the Grand Canal to admire the Basilica della Salute, before drifting into the charming side canals to see the iconic Teatro La Fenice from a unique perspective.
What's Included
- 30 minutes shared gondola ride
- Skip the line access and guided tour of St. Mark’s Basilica
- Gratuities
- Entry ticket to the Treasure
- Entry tickets to the Pala d'Oro (only included with the specific 'Basilica + Pala d’Oro' option)
- Entry tickets and access to the Museum and the Terrace
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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Safe & secure • Easy breezy • Hassle-free
Piazza San Marco (pass by)
Basilica di San Marco
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Teatro La Fenice (pass by)
Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- If you choose the tour departing at 10:45 am, there will be a break of approximately 3 hours between the visit to the St. Mark's Basilica and the gondola ride (Basilica 10:45 - 11:45; Gondola 15:00 - 15:30).
- If you choose the tour departing at 9:15 am, there will be a break of approximately 1 hour between the visit to the St. Mark's Basilica and the gondola ride (Gondola 9:15 - 9:45; Basilica 10:45 - 11:45).
- 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.
- In cases of religious ceremonies, exceptionally high tides or other special occasions, access to St. Mark's Basilica may not be permitted.
- To visit St Mark's Basilica it is necessary to dress appropriately (no shorts, vests or tops) and backpacks are not allowed for safety reasons.
- This is a collective tour, which means there might be other participants going on the tour with you.
- Please note that, due to the particular morphological structure of Venice and the logistic problems resulting from it, we cannot guarantee that the whole tour is accessible to people with limited mobility. This means that people with walking difficulties and wheelchair users could not be able to access some parts of the itinerary.
- The gondola ride might be suspended in case of bad weather. In such cases, you are required to go to the tour departure point in order to know whether the tour takes place or not and any alternative ways to use the service.
- Please make sure to arrive on time so you don't miss out! We are unfortunately unable to offer refunds or credits for late arrivals or no-shows.
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay +an access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it/en.
- Entrance fees reserved for tour operators and guides: €12.00 for St. Mark’s Basilica and €24.00 for the Basilica plus Pala d’Oro (Golden Altarpiece).
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
(7)Q: Will I get seasick on Gondola Ride and St Mark’s Basilica Tour with Pala d’Oro Upgrade?
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Activity code: C-13102P10
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- 30 minutes shared gondola ride.
- Skip the line access and guided tour of St. Mark’s Basilica.
- Gratuities.
- Entry ticket to the Treasure.
- Entry tickets to the Pala d'Oro (only included with the specific 'Basilica + Pala d’Oro' option).
- Entry tickets and access to the Museum and the Terrace.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Gondola Ride and St Mark's Basilica Tour with Pala d'Oro Upgrade is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Gondola Ride and St Mark’s Basilica Tour with Pala d’Oro Upgrade will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- 30 minutes shared gondola ride
- Skip the line access and guided tour of St. Mark’s Basilica
- Gratuities
- Entry ticket to the Treasure
- Entry tickets to the Pala d'Oro (only included with the specific 'Basilica + Pala d’Oro' option)
- Entry tickets and access to the Museum and the Terrace
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- If you choose the tour departing at 10:45 am, there will be a break of approximately 3 hours between the visit to the St. Mark's Basilica and the gondola ride (Basilica 10:45 - 11:45; Gondola 15:00 - 15:30).
- If you choose the tour departing at 9:15 am, there will be a break of approximately 1 hour between the visit to the St. Mark's Basilica and the gondola ride (Gondola 9:15 - 9:45; Basilica 10:45 - 11:45).
- 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.
- In cases of religious ceremonies, exceptionally high tides or other special occasions, access to St. Mark's Basilica may not be permitted.
- To visit St Mark's Basilica it is necessary to dress appropriately (no shorts, vests or tops) and backpacks are not allowed for safety reasons.
- This is a collective tour, which means there might be other participants going on the tour with you.
- Please note that, due to the particular morphological structure of Venice and the logistic problems resulting from it, we cannot guarantee that the whole tour is accessible to people with limited mobility. This means that people with walking difficulties and wheelchair users could not be able to access some parts of the itinerary.
- The gondola ride might be suspended in case of bad weather. In such cases, you are required to go to the tour departure point in order to know whether the tour takes place or not and any alternative ways to use the service.
- Please make sure to arrive on time so you don't miss out! We are unfortunately unable to offer refunds or credits for late arrivals or no-shows.
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay +an access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it/en.
- Entrance fees reserved for tour operators and guides: €12.00 for St. Mark’s Basilica and €24.00 for the Basilica plus Pala d’Oro (Golden Altarpiece).
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
- Operated by a business
