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

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Venice, Italy

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Overview

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.

What's Included

  • Skip-the-line ticket to St. Mark's Basilica (2pm tour only)
  • Gondola Ride
  • Headset
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
  • Guide (during gondola ride)
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Campo San Giacomo di Rialto
30125 Venezia VE, Italy

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Piazza San Marco
30124 Venezia VE, Italy

In St. Mark's Square.

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What To Expect

Mercati di Rialto

Meet near the Rialto Bridge and learn why it was initially considered a very bad idea to build it. Take a quick look at the Rialto Fish Market to learn about the long fishing history of the city and its famous cuisine. Get a couple of restaurant recommendations from your local guide!
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cannaregio

Continue to the sestiere (district) of Cannaregio, home to some of the city’s hidden gems. Discover the house where Marco Polo once lived, and go to the unique Church of Santa Maria dei Miracoli. See a remarkable statue by Verocchio on the Campo San Giovanni and Paolo, where you will also see a variety of typical Venetian architectural styles. Meander through hidden alleyways, and hear tales of the city’s past.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Basilica di San Marco

Learn what it is like to live on the island today as you walk to St. Mark’s Square. Admire St. Mark’s Basilica for the square and your guide explains how Venice built a mercantile empire that once spanned the entire Mediterranean. If you booked the 2pm tour, you will have skip-the-line access to St. Mark's Basilica and explore its stunning history, architecture, and art with your guide. (Please note: Entrance to St. Mark's Basilica is included on the 2pm tour only.)
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Santa Maria dei Miracoli (Pass By)

Sightseeing & Photo Stop
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Casa di Marco Polo (Pass By)

Sightseeing & Photo Stop
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Bacino Orseolo

Your guide will then leave you to enjoy a 30-minute (approximately) gondola ride with a professional gondolier. Limited to only 5 people per gondola, this experience will be both intimate and relaxing. Punt through the quieter canals of Venice as you relax and enjoy the city at its best!
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: Will I get seasick on Welcome to Venice Small Group Tour: Basilica San Marco & Gondola Ride?

A: 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. Read more Feb 2023

Cancellation Policy

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

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What's Included

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  • Skip-the-line ticket to St. Mark's Basilica (2pm tour only)
  • Gondola Ride
  • Headset
  • Expertly guided walking tour
  • Local English-speaking guide
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
  • Guide (during gondola ride)

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • 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.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
  • Operated by a business

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Cancellation Policy

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

  • 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).

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