St. Mark's Basilica Guided Tour With Gondola Ride

Venice is a city of timeless charm, and few experiences capture its essence better than a guided tour of St. Mark’s Basilica and a traditional gondola ride. These activities offer a perfect blend of history, art, and the unique beauty of Venice.

St. Mark’s Basilica

St. Mark’s Basilica is a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture and one of Venice’s most iconic landmarks. Built in the 9th century to house the relics of St. Mark, the basilica is adorned with over 8,000 square meters of golden mosaics that depict biblical stories and historical events. Its intricate marble floors and the famous Pala d’Oro, a golden altarpiece studded with precious gems, are must-see highlights.

Guided tours reveal fascinating stories about the basilica’s history, including treasures brought back from Constantinople during the Crusades, making it not just a place of worship but also a symbol of Venice’s power and artistic heritage.

Classic Venetian gondola ride

A gondola ride through Venice’s canals offers a unique perspective of the city. As you glide beneath charming bridges, like the Rialto Bridge, and past historic buildings, you’ll escape the bustling streets and discover quieter waterways that reveal the city’s serene beauty.

Know before you go

What’s not allowed

• Food and drinks are not allowed inside the basilica.

• Photography, filming, tripods, and camera equipment are strictly prohibited inside the basilica.

• Certain types of clothing, like shorts, skirts, and sleeveless tops, are strictly prohibited inside the basilica.

• Pets are not allowed.

• Avoid carrying backpacks, large bags, suitcases, and tote bags, as they are not allowed inside the basilica.

Accessibility

St. Mark’s Basilica

• This experience is wheelchair accessible

• St. Mark’s Basilica is mostly wheelchair accessible with dedicated entrances, ramps, lifts, and stair lifts available for easy movement.

• The Loggia dei Cavalli Terrace is not accessible due to a steep staircase and uneven terrain.

• Guide dogs and service animals are allowed inside St. Mark’s Basilica.

Gondola ride

• This experience is not wheelchair accessible.

Additional information

• Seating arrangements within a gondola may vary for balance and safety reasons, it may not be possible to sit next to your partner.

• The tour may not operate under high tide conditions or during religious functions at the basilica. In the event of cancellation, your tour will either be rescheduled or refunded for your convenience.

• Please carry a valid ID in order to verify and validate your booking before the experience.