Venice Highlights Walking Tour with Saint Mark's Basilica and Gondola Ride

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Venice Highlights Walking Tour with Gondola Ride and Saint Mark's Basilica
Venice Highlights Walking Tour with Gondola Ride and Saint Mark's Basilica
Rialto Bridge
Venice Highlights Walking Tour with Gondola Ride and Saint Mark's Basilica
Golden Basilica
Venice Highlights Walking Tour with Gondola Ride and Saint Mark's Basilica
Venice Highlights Walking Tour with Gondola Ride and Saint Mark's Basilica

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Overview

An unforgettable experience to discover the real soul of the city!
Start with a historic walking tour of the main highlights in Piazza San Marco as Doge’s Palace, Bridge of Sighs or the Bell Tower and reach the imposing Rialto Bridge with its traditional markets.

The tour proceeds with a guided tour inside the Saint Mark's Basilica. The guide will narrate the history behind the Cathedral, known as the Golden Basilica, due to many mosaics made with pure gold! You'll enjoy the skip the line access at the entrance.

At the end, enjoy the fascinating gondola ride along the Grand Canal and its hidden canals.

After the guided tour, you can wander through the maze of alleys and get to know some hidden gems using our fingertip digital map. Use your mobile phone to find out more than 200 points of interests.

ATTENTION - Walking Tour is at 9:00 AM - The visit to the Basilica is at 10:45 AM - the gondola ride is at 3:00 PM.

What's Included

  • 30 minutes of shared gondola ride
  • Headsets to hear the guide clearly in case of group with more than 10 persons
  • Skip the line entrance to the Basilica.
  • Hotel pickup
  • Commentary on Gondola
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Calle larga de l'Ascension, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy

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The meeting point is at the brown wooden newsstand with the yellow sign where is written "MEETING POINT", Calle Larga de l'Ascension, St. Mark’s Square, in front of the Post Office. Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the departure time.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Start Time • 09:00 AM

What To Expect

Piazza San Marco

The experience starts with a walking tour around the highlights of Venice. The professional guide will explain you the main attractions of Saint Mark’s Square as Doge Palace, the Basilica, Clock Tower and much more!
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1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ponte di Rialto

You will learn history and legends of the venetian picturesque squares like Santa Maria Formosa or S. Giovanni and Paolo and the Rialto area with its traditional markets!
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Admission Ticket Free

Basilica di San Marco

The guide will bring you inside the breathtaking Basilica of Saint Mark, known as the Golden Basilica, due to many mosaics realized with pure gold! A professional guide will accompany you inside (skipping the line) and will explain the history, curiosities and legends about the inimitable masterpieces around you! Be stunned in front of the five-domes covered with gold and decorated by the best artists of the time. This exclusive experience will give you priority access to the Saint Mark’s Treasury: a spectacular collection of relics and holy items collected along the centuries.
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1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Canal Grande

After the visit to the Basilica, relax on the gondola! Enjoy a promenade on the Canal Grande admiring the most main highlights of Venice as Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Mozart’s house, Basilica Santa Maria della Salute and much more! At the end of the charming ride you will a breathtaking overview of Saint Mark’s Square and San Giorgio’s island.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Venice (Pass By)

Later, enjoy the Audio guide with digital map to discover the 5 districts of Venice with their best attractions and squares, day or night, on a self-guided tour. Listen to the automatic audio narration of the city’s highlights, with more than 200 points of interest!
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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
  • On Sunday, due to the Mass, the visit to the Basilica will be done from the terrace.
  • Due to security reason, you cannot enter in the Basilica with luggage or big bag
  • ATTENTION - Walking Tour is at 9:00 AM - The visit to the Basilica is at 10:45 AM - the gondola ride is at 3:00 PM. Please consider the gap of time between the tours.

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-21441P104

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