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Venice in a day with St Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace and gondola ride
Piazza San Marco, 30124 Venice VE, Italy ,
Venice,
Italy
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Overview
Duration
6h
Languages
English
Voucher type
mobile
What To Expect
Cover Venice top attractions on a full-day tour! Kick off your Venice tour in one of the most famous piazzas of Italy, St. Mark's Square. Learn the history of the iconic place with the help of your guide and then head to St Mark's Basilica, also known as the “Church of Gold”, and find out about the importance of this place of worship, when it was built and the impressive historical events the basilica witnessed. Then, follow your local tour guide through the back streets that line some of Venice's most romantic canals towards the iconic Rialto Bridge. Learn the gorgeous and historic bridge's story before crossing it and entering the Rialto district, one of the liveliest neighborhoods of the city.Continue your experience with a gondola ride, to discover the city's narrow canals from a different perspective. Relax on your scenic cruise with a trusted gondolier and then enjoy free lunch break. After lunch, visit the Doge’s Palace, one of Venice’s most sought-after locations. Your tour will include special access to areas of the palace restricted to the general public. Skip the line and discover the darker side of Venice visiting the prison cells, historical offices and chambers, Casanova's prison cell and walking the Bridge of Sighs.
What to remember
Important info
- The maximum number of participants is 20
- Each participant is required to carry a copy of the identification page of their passport. A photo of the first page of the passport saved on your smartphone works as well
- Entrance into any religious site requires a strict dress code. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women. Also, please refrain from bringing big backpacks or bags, because they are not always allowed inside churches
- It's suggested to wear comfortable shoes and bring a hat, sunscreen and a bottle of water during the warmer months
- On specific dates, most day visitors to Venice will need to pay a €5 access fee. For details, including exemptions and applicable dates, visit the official cda.ve.it website
What's included
Entrance fees. Guided tour. Gondola ride. Small group experience
What's not included
Food and drinks
Know Before You Go
Highlights
Visit St. Mark's Basilica with an expert art historian guide. Relax on a gondola ride among Venice most beautiful canals. Explore the concealed chambers of the Doge's Palace
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your tour until 3 days in advance
Provider
TheRomanGuy
Meeting Point
Between the two big columns located on the side of the square, facing the canal. After the lunch break,you will reconvene at the same exact meeting point for the second part of your tour. Please confirm the starting time of the afternoon tour directly with the staff on the day of your tour, and please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before the scheduled departure time.