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 where you’ll see the Mozart’s House, Peggy Guggenheim Collection, San Giorgio’s Island and the breathtaking overview of Piazza San Marco from the water. 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

Walking tour and guided tour of Basilica.
Headsets to hear the guide clearly in case of group with more than 10 persons
30 minutes of shared gondola ride
Skip the line entrance to the Basilica.
Mobile audio guide with digital map with more than 200 Venice highlights

Hotel pickup
Commentary on Gondola

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

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

Start time

09:00 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
For the visit of the Basilica suitable clothing is required (no shorts)
You must download the audio guide with digital map on your mobile phone.

You will receive the audio guide with digital map by e-mail. If you have any problems with this, please come to Venice Tours office (San Marco 1130) for assistance.
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.
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: https://cda.ve.it
The customers health is the most important matter for us, the tour operates in according to the Covid-19 National directives in order to guarantee the experiences in a safe environment.
All customer touchpoints are frequently cleaned, and the tour will leave with small groups.
We only ask the kindness to bring the own mask in case you need to wear it.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

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

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Reviews

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Perfect tour when only in Venice for a day!

maria_p, Aug 2023

Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and took her time explaining things in the Basilica. My teenage boys had a great time on the gondola ride!

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Thanks for your kind review

Could not understand tour guide

James_S, May 2023

The biggest problem was that we could not understand our tour guide. Only could understand about 25% of what she was saying.

Response from Host, May 2023

Dear Guest, we are sorry for your personal comment, please consider that the commentary of the guide, rich of interesting curiosities about the history of Venice, is appreciated by the clients. At your disposal for further information. Regards.

Super belle journée. Seule chose quand nous ne connaissons pas l’endroit,très difficile à trouver le point de rencontre

France_O, Jun 2023

Tout m’a marqué. La Basilique fût un moment mémorable, magnifique. Notre guide était vraiment très gentille et connaissait tout. Ce fût magnifique

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Thanks for your kind review

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