St. Mark's Basilica Guided Tour With Gondola Ride, Venice
St. Mark's Basilica Guided Tour With Gondola Ride, Venice
Duration: 2 hours
2 hours
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Bypass long queues and dive deep into the cultural and architectural history of St. Mark’s Basilica during a 1.5-hour guided tour.
Marvel at the basilica with your local guide as they narrate intriguing stories about its history and design.
Discover the basilica’s breathtaking interiors, intricate mosaics, and Byzantine architecture as you explore with your group of 10 people.
Enjoy a tranquil glimpse into Venice’s daily life as you glide along the canals on a traditional gondola ride.
Float beneath arched bridges and alongside historic buildings and experience Venice from its waterways.
Skip-the-line entry to St. Mark’s Basilica
Guide tour of St. Mark’s Basilica
Gondola ride along Venice’s canals and waterways
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Gondola on Venice canal near St. Mark's Basilica during guided tour.
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.
St Mark's Basilica facade with ornate arches and domes in Venice, Italy.
Gondola ride through Venice canal with vibrant buildings and flowers.
Gondola on Venice canal near St. Mark's Basilica during guided tour.
St Mark's Basilica facade with ornate arches and domes in Venice, Italy.
Gondola ride through Venice canal with vibrant buildings and flowers.
Gondola navigating a narrow canal under a bridge in Venice, Italy.
What’s not allowed
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Food and drinks are not allowed inside the basilica.
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Photography, filming, tripods, and camera equipment are strictly prohibited inside the basilica.
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Certain types of clothing, like shorts, skirts, and sleeveless tops, are strictly prohibited inside the basilica.
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Pets are not allowed.
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Avoid carrying backpacks, large bags, suitcases, and tote bags, as they are not allowed inside the basilica.
Accessibility
St. Mark’s Basilica
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This experience is wheelchair accessible
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St. Mark’s Basilica is mostly wheelchair accessible with dedicated entrances, ramps, lifts, and stair lifts available for easy movement.
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The Loggia dei Cavalli Terrace is not accessible due to a steep staircase and uneven terrain.
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Guide dogs and service animals are allowed inside St. Mark’s Basilica.
Gondola ride
- This experience is not wheelchair accessible.
Additional information
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Seating arrangements within a gondola may vary for balance and safety reasons, it may not be possible to sit next to your partner.
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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.
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Please carry a valid ID in order to verify and validate your booking before the experience.
Facade of Teatro La Fenice in Venice, Italy, with flags and statues.
Peggy Guggenheim Collection museum along Venice's Grand Canal with gondola passing by.
Gondola navigating a narrow canal under a bridge in Venice, Italy.
Facade of Teatro La Fenice in Venice, Italy, with flags and statues.
Peggy Guggenheim Collection museum along Venice's Grand Canal with gondola passing by.
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