One-Day Venice: Skip-the-Line St. Mark’s Basilica, Walk & Gondola
Overview
Admire Venice in all its glory with a half-day journey through its most iconic sights. From the golden mosaics of St. Mark’s Basilica to the hidden corners known only to locals, this three-part tour captures the true soul of the Floating City.
Your morning begins with a stroll through history from St. Mark's Square to Rialto led by an expert guide. Along the way, discover the home of Marco Polo and the Baroque-style of Campo Santa Maria Formosa.
Next, skip-the-line access to the "Golden Church" to bypass the crowds and marvel at its breathtaking mosaics.
After your visit, enjoy some free time for a classic Venetian aperitivo/lunch.
In the afternoon, reach the meeting point at 2.45 pm for the gran finale.
A shared gondola ride gliding through tranquil waters and enjoy a once in a life time perspective of the Basilica della Salute.
8.45 am Meeting time
9.00 am Walking Tour + St. Mark's Basilica
FREE TIME: APERITIF/LUNCH BREAK
2.45 pm Meeting time
3.00 pm 30-min shared gondola ride
What's Included
- Skip the Line access and guided visit to St Mark’s Basilica
- Gondola ride
- Guided walking tour
- Entry ticket to the Treasure
- Entry ticket to the Pala d’Oro
- Entry ticket and access to the Museum and the Terrace
- Commentary/guide during the gondola ride
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
Canal Grande (pass by)
Piazza San Marco
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Basilica di San Marco (pass by)
Teatro La Fenice (pass by)
Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo (San Zanipolo) (pass by)
Chiesa di Santa Maria Formosa (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 poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note this is a combo tour including 3 single tours.
- Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the tour departure time.
- At the tour departure point you will meet a representative who will check your vouchers and give you information to do the tour.
- Multilingual tour
- No credit or refunds will be given in the case of a no show (if you don't show up at the meeting point at the time indicated on your voucher)
- This is a collective tour, which means there might be other participants going on the tour with you.
- 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.
- In cases of religious ceremonies or exceptionally high tides, access to St Mark s Basilica may not be permitted.
- To visit St Mark s Basilica it is necessary to dress appropriately (no shorts or vest or tops) and backpacks are not allowed for safety reasons.
- 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.
- Only for the waking tour and guided visit. Explanations during the gondola ride are not provided.
- A gondola can host up to 5 people, thus if your reservation includes more than 5 people, your group will be divided into smaller groups, or rather you will enjoy different gondolas.
- This is a collective tour, so there might be other people enjoying your same gondola. In this case people belonging to your reservation can be divided into different gondolas.
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay up to 10 € access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
- Please note that this tour combines different activities. Therefore, the gondola ride may not take place immediately after the end of the guided tour of St. Mark's Basilica. At the meeting point you will be notified of the exact starting time of the gondola ride.
- Please note: For now, the tour only covers the ground floor of St. Mark’s Basilica. Museum and Terrace are not included.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 999 travelers
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
(7)Q: Will I get seasick on One-Day Venice: Skip-the-Line St. Mark’s Basilica, Walk & Gondola?
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Activity code: C-13102P20
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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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
- Skip the Line access and guided visit to St Mark’s Basilica.
- Gondola ride.
- Guided walking tour.
- Entry ticket to the Treasure.
- Entry ticket to the Pala d’Oro.
- Entry ticket and access to the Museum and the Terrace.
- Commentary/guide during the gondola ride.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
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 One-Day Venice: Skip-the-Line St. Mark’s Basilica, Walk & Gondola is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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 One-Day Venice: Skip-the-Line St. Mark’s Basilica, Walk & Gondola 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
- Skip the Line access and guided visit to St Mark’s Basilica
- Gondola ride
- Guided walking tour
- Entry ticket to the Treasure
- Entry ticket to the Pala d’Oro
- Entry ticket and access to the Museum and the Terrace
- Commentary/guide during the gondola ride
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note this is a combo tour including 3 single tours.
- Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the tour departure time.
- At the tour departure point you will meet a representative who will check your vouchers and give you information to do the tour.
- Multilingual tour
- No credit or refunds will be given in the case of a no show (if you don't show up at the meeting point at the time indicated on your voucher)
- This is a collective tour, which means there might be other participants going on the tour with you.
- 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.
- In cases of religious ceremonies or exceptionally high tides, access to St Mark s Basilica may not be permitted.
- To visit St Mark s Basilica it is necessary to dress appropriately (no shorts or vest or tops) and backpacks are not allowed for safety reasons.
- 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.
- Only for the waking tour and guided visit. Explanations during the gondola ride are not provided.
- A gondola can host up to 5 people, thus if your reservation includes more than 5 people, your group will be divided into smaller groups, or rather you will enjoy different gondolas.
- This is a collective tour, so there might be other people enjoying your same gondola. In this case people belonging to your reservation can be divided into different gondolas.
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay up to 10 € access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
- Please note that this tour combines different activities. Therefore, the gondola ride may not take place immediately after the end of the guided tour of St. Mark's Basilica. At the meeting point you will be notified of the exact starting time of the gondola ride.
- Please note: For now, the tour only covers the ground floor of St. Mark’s Basilica. Museum and Terrace are not included.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 999 travelers
- Operated by a business
