Venice: St. Mark’s Basilica and Gondola Combo Tour

Venice: St. Mark’s Basilica and Gondola Combo Tour

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Discover Venice from 2 perspectives with a gondola ride and a visit to St Mark's Basilica. Discover Venice from the water, gliding past charming sights. Then, explore the majestic St Mark's Basilica.

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Highlights

Glide by gondola along the picturesque side canals off the Grand Canal
Skip the long lines to look inside St. Mark's Basilica
Visit the ground floor of the Basilica and the first floor with the Museum
Look at the reflections of romantic bridges and palaces in the Venetian canals

Description

Experience Venice from the land and water on a combined tour of 2 of its best attractions, and see the reflections of sunlight on the canals before discovering the golden interior of St. Mark’s Basilica. First, take a gondola ride along the enchanting canals. Depart near the Royal Gardens of St. Mark’s, just steps from Piazza San Marco. Sit back as the gondolier takes you to hidden sites, punting the picturesque canals around La Fenice theater and the Grand Canal. Look at the reflections of old palaces and romantic bridges. Admire some of the city’s most important buildings en route to St. Mark’s Square. Then, skip the long lines to look inside St. Mark’s Basilica, and learn the history of the Byzantine cathedral and its precious interior. Discover why it is known as the “Basilica of Gold” as you admire golden mosaics and masterpieces from the Venetian Republic.

Includes

Gondola ride Skip-the-line entrance ticket, and guided tour of St. Mark’s Basilica

Important Information

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 or vest or tops) and backpacks are not allowed
Wheelchair users may not be able to access the whole tour
A gondola can host up to 5 people. If your reservation includes more than 5 people, your group will be divided into smaller groups
This tour combines two different and non-consecutive activities. The gondola ride may take place in the afternoon.