Doge's Palace & Basilica tour with gondola ride
Overview
A tour to discover Venice's architectural gems and symbols: The Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica, followed by a gondola ride.
You will visit the St. Mark’s Basilica, an extraordinary example of Byzantine art as well as the living symbol of Venice’s bound with the East. The Golden Mosaics covering the high walls are breathtaking, together with gold, silver, glass and precious materials.
Next stop will be the Doge’s Palace. Stepping through the magnificent halls, will be like going back to the time of the Republic of Venice, where priceless treasures, art masterpieces and frescos can still be admired today.
In the afternoon, you will enjoy a 30-minute gondola ride. An enchanting and relaxing way to enjoy the colors, lights, sights, charm and beauty of Venice. You will admire elegant bank-side palaces, unique bridges such as the iconic Bridge of Sighs and breathe the charming and magic atmosphere that only a town built on water can give you.
What's Included
- Boarding assistance
- 25/30 minutes ride on a shared gondola with passage underneath the Bridge of Sighs
- Entrance to the Basilica’s Museum & Terrace
- Personal headsets
- Skip the line entrance ticket to Saint Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace
- Qualified guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Pala d’Oro
- Guided tour during the gondola ride
Meeting Location
Campo San Zaccaria
30122 Venezia VE, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Doge's Palace
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please be aware that on certain dates, registration and payment of an access contribution will be necessary to visit the city of Venice. We encourage you to check all the information and procedures for registration or payment on the dedicated website of Comune di Venezia.
- Between the walking tour and the gondola ride you'll have approx. 2-hour break. The Doge's Palace tour will end at 1:15pm and the gondola tour will start at 3:00pm.
- Remember to bring with you Passport or ID card
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 99 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(7)Q: Will I get seasick on Doge’s Palace & Basilica tour with gondola ride?
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Activity code: C-25993P60
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
- Boarding assistance.
- 25/30 minutes ride on a shared gondola with passage underneath the Bridge of Sighs.
- Entrance to the Basilica’s Museum & Terrace.
- Personal headsets.
- Skip the line entrance ticket to Saint Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace.
- Qualified guide.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Pala d’Oro.
- Guided tour during the gondola ride.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Doge's Palace & Basilica tour with gondola ride is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Doge's Palace & Basilica tour with gondola ride will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Boarding assistance
- 25/30 minutes ride on a shared gondola with passage underneath the Bridge of Sighs
- Entrance to the Basilica’s Museum & Terrace
- Personal headsets
- Skip the line entrance ticket to Saint Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace
- Qualified guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Pala d’Oro
- Guided tour during the gondola ride
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please be aware that on certain dates, registration and payment of an access contribution will be necessary to visit the city of Venice. We encourage you to check all the information and procedures for registration or payment on the dedicated website of Comune di Venezia.
- Between the walking tour and the gondola ride you'll have approx. 2-hour break. The Doge's Palace tour will end at 1:15pm and the gondola tour will start at 3:00pm.
- Remember to bring with you Passport or ID card
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 99 travelers
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