Venice's Best Seller: Basilica & Doge, Gondola + Casanova Lunch
Overview
Experience the Magic of Venice with Our Venice Grand Tour
Immerse yourself in the captivating beauty of St. Mark’s Basilica, where stunning golden mosaics and intricate frescoes tell stories that span centuries. Our local experts will guide you through this architectural marvel.
Next, step into the grandeur of Doge's Palace. This blend of art and history will transport you back in time, making you feel like a character in your own Venetian adventure.
Enjoy an unforgettable Rialto Bridge walking tour in the city center.
Finally, upgrade your visit with a breathtaking gondola ride along romantic venetian canals. Glide past historic landmarks and soak in the panoramic views that have inspired countless artists and dreamers.
Reserve your spot today and embark on an unforgettable Venice journey that combines history, culture, and stunning scenery.
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What's Included
✓ Included
- Audio receivers for groups of 10 or more
- Shared gondola ride and Gondola tradition introduction (if option is selected)
- Correr Museum, Archeological Museum, and Marciana Library access
- Professional guide
- St. Mark's Basilica skip-the-line entry ticket
- Venice Gallery: a unique Vr experience of venice in the past (if option is selected)
- Rialto Bridge Walking Tour (if option is selected)
- Bridge of Sighs access
- St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace guided tour
- Casanova Lunch at Historical Restaurant (if option is selected)
- Doge's Palace skip-the-line entry ticket and Doge's Palace Prisons access
✗ Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Guided tour of Correr Museum, Archeological Museum, and Marciana Library
- Entry fees not specified in the inclusions
Itinerary
Meeting & End Point
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Good to Know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A valid ID document is mandatory for security checks at the entrance to the Basilica.
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit our website.
- For the visit of the Basilica proper clothing is required (no shorts or tank tops)
- The official St. Mark's Basilica ticket price is €12.00 per person (standard) or €24.00 with terrace access; the remaining part of the price covers assistance at the meeting point, accompanied entry with a certified guide or host, access to the Venice Gallery with a dedicated VR experience, the use of an audio guide or radio system with earphones and sales costs.
- 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.
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Special Instructions
- The official St. Mark's Basilica ticket price is €12.00 per person (standard) or €24.00 with terrace access; the remaining part of the price covers assistance at the meeting point, accompanied entry with a certified guide or host, access to the Venice Gallery with a dedicated VR experience, the use of an audio guide or radio system with earphones and sales costs.
- A valid ID document is mandatory for security checks at the entrance to the Basilica.
- For the visit to St. Mark's Basilica, suitable clothing is required (no shorts)
- Due to security reasons, it is not permitted to enter St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace with luggage or big bags
- The Marciana Library is closed on Sundays
- Each gondola can host a maximum of 5 people.
- The seats onboard the gondola will be assigned by the gondolier depending on the guests' weight
- The tour might not operate or the itinerary may change in cases of wind or bad weather
Schedule:
English Tour
09.00 Rialto Walking Tour --> meeting point at Venice Tours office in Campo San Gallo 1093/B
11.15 Basilica & Doge's Guided Tour --> meeting point at Venice Tours office in Calle de le Rasse 4536
11.00 Rialto Walking Tour --> meeting point at Venice Tours office in Campo San Gallo 1093/B
2.00 Basilica & Doge's Guided Tour --> meeting point at Venice Tours office in Calle de le Rasse 4536
French Tour
10.00 Rialto Walking Tour --> meeting point at Venice Tours office in Campo San Gallo 1093/B
14.30 Basilica & Doge's Guided Tour --> meeting point at Venice Tours office in Calle de le Rasse 4536
English Tour with Gondola
09.00 Basilica & Doge's Guided Tour --> meeting point at Venice Tours office in Calle de le Rasse 4536
11.15 Rialto Walking Tour --> meeting point at Venice Tours office in Campo San Gallo 1093/B
14.10 Gondola Ride --> meeting point at Venice Tours office in Campo San Gallo 1093/B