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Skip-the-Line Venice Private Tour Including St Mark Doges Palace & Gondola Ride

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Overview

This is a private  6-hour guided walking tour of Venice and includes a trip on one of the city’s iconic gondolas.

The tour includes skip-the-line entry to St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doges Palace. You see many of Venice’s famous landmarks including the Rialto Bridge and what better way  to end the tour than a leisurely trip along Venice’s canals on a gondola!  Entrance fees are included.

What's Included

  • Doge's palace and Basilic admission tickets
  • Gondola ride
  • English speaking local guide with professional license
  • Lunch
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Piazza San Marco
30124 Venezia VE, Italy

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Piazza San Marco

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50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Doge's Palace

With the skip the line access you will not waste one minute of your precious time to admire this wonderful palace with its amazing Tintoretto’s frescoed ceilings and walls painted by Veronese.When The Doge’s palace was built it seemed like a castle with a special point of access to the sea. After various renovations due to fires, it became as we know it today.Ancient residence of the Venetian Doges, today it is a museum that presents exhibitions of great historical interest.Inside it’s possibile to visit optionally the Secret Itineraries of the Doge's Palace,The Hidden Treasures of the Doge and the Prisons which can be accessed by crossing the Bridge of Sights where Antonio Casanova, the renowned lover and writer was incarcerated before escaping!
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Basilica di San Marco

The religious heart of Venice, dominates the square with its imposing architecture made up of various architectural styles, from mosaics predominantly golden, marble, sculptures and columns.Symbol of its facade are the 4 bronze horses that overlook the square. Anciently it served as the Doge’s Chapel and the Church of State.The Basilica contains the remains of the Evangelist San Marco stolen by two Venetian merchants in Alexandria of Egypt
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo

Important camp of the City wich hosts the splendid Basilic
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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Campo Santa Maria Formosa

One of the biggest Venice Camps famous for its Church
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fondamenta Nove

Strolling on Fondamenta Nove you will anjoy an amzing overvie on the Venetian Lagoon
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ponte di Rialto

. Considered the true heart of Venice, this landmark bridge constructed in white marble is one of the main attractions for tourists from all over the world expecially for its romanntic atmosphere created in some hours of the day thanks to the sunlights that reflect its imagine on the River Arno Below
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements

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Q: Will I get seasick on Skip-the-Line Venice Private Tour Including St Mark Doges Palace & Gondola Ride?

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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What's Included

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  • Doge's palace and Basilic admission tickets
  • Gondola ride
  • English speaking local guide with professional license
  • Lunch
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • 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
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
  • On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions).

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Free Cancellation

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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).

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