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Public tour: Doge's Palace with St. Mark's Basilica & Gondolas

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Overview

Enjoy a visit to the Doge’s Palace, the seat of Venetian political power. Admire its marvelous rooms full of history and masterpieces of paintings.

Visit St. Mark’s Basilica, one of the most majestic cathedrals in the world. Enjoy the visit of this masterpiece of Byzantine art, unique of its kind in Italy. Have the pleasure to savor beautiful gold mosaics and marble inlays of the floors, your guide will show you the represented biblical scenes, the history and the particularities of this ancient basilica.

Have a gondola tour along the Grand Canal and minor canals.

What's Included

  • Skip the line ticket
  • 30 minutes Gondola ride
  • Local guide
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation to/from attractions
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Calle larga de l'Ascension
30124 Venezia VE, Italy

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What To Expect

Doge's Palace

The Doge’s Palace represented for centuries the seat of the Venetian political power. In his splendid rooms, plastered and immersed in hundreds of masterpieces of painting, the Duke and his Council controlled the fate of a thousand-year history republic. The halls of power, plunging visitors in a very particular historical context: the European Middle Ages and the immediately following centuries. Be surprised of the rich details of the gold staircase, of the realism of the scenes depicted by many artists who have decorated this building, relive the anguish of the prisoners crossing the famous Bridge of Sighs, and entering the Venetian prisons, famous for hosting Giacomo Casanova.
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1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Basilica di San Marco

Visit St. Mark’s Basilica, one of the most majestic cathedrals in the world. Enjoy the visit of this masterpiece of Byzantine art, unique of its kind in Italy. Have the pleasure to savor beautiful gold mosaics and marble inlays of the floors, sitting comfortably while your guide will show you the represented biblical scenes, the history and the particularities of this ancient basilica. Enjoy the view of the treasury, a splendor of religious art collected along the centuries.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Gondola Bauer

Board a gondola for a tour along the Grand Canal and minor canals
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please note that this tour is not guaranteed and subject to adverse weather conditions
  • Proper clothing (no shorts or tank tops) will be required while visiting the basilica
  • For security reasons, backpacks will not be allowed

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: Will I get seasick on Public tour: Doge’s Palace with St. Mark’s Basilica & Gondolas?

A: 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. Read more Feb 2023

Cancellation Policy

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

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Activity code: C-18696P59

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: Will I get seasick on Public tour: Doge’s Palace with St. Mark’s Basilica & Gondolas?
A:

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
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Public tour: Doge’s Palace with St. Mark’s Basilica & Gondolas?
A:
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • 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).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Skip the line ticket.
  • 30 minutes Gondola ride.
  • Local guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Gratuities.
  • Transportation to/from attractions.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

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 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:

If 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.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Public tour: Doge's Palace with St. Mark's Basilica & Gondolas is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Public tour: Doge's Palace with St. Mark's Basilica & Gondolas 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!

 

 

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  • Skip the line ticket
  • 30 minutes Gondola ride
  • Local guide
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation to/from attractions

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The gondola tour does not include language services
  • Please note that this tour is not guaranteed and subject to adverse weather conditions
  • Proper clothing (no shorts or tank tops) will be required while visiting the basilica
  • For security reasons, backpacks will not be allowed
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers

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