Venice: St. Mark's Basilica guided tour & Grand Canal by gondola
Overview
Experience a guided tour with skip-the-line access to the stunning St. Mark’s Basilica, where you'll explore its magnificent architecture. Following the tour, embark on a 30-minute gondola ride along Venice’s Grand Canal, passing by renowned landmarks such as Mozart’s House, La Fenice Theatre, and the Peggy Guggenheim Collection. Benefit from skip-the-line entry to St. Mark’s Basilica for an informative guided tour. Admire the breathtaking Byzantine art and architecture of the “Golden Basilica.” Enjoy a traditional gondola ride through the iconic Grand Canal of Venice. Glide past notable sites including Mozart’s House, La Fenice Theatre, and more.
Experience the Gondola Gallery — discover the secrets of Venice’s iconic boat through original tools, a detailed cross-section, and the craftsmanship that has shaped gondolas for centuries. Then, embark on a timeless virtual experience aboard a gondola, gliding through Venice’s iconic canals as history and tradition come to life around you
What's Included
- Skip the line for St.Mark's Basilica
- 30 minutes shared gondola ride
- Audio-receiver devices are included in case of groups over 10 people inside the Golden Basilica
- Gondola Gallery: see how a gondola is made and take a 3D trip through centuries
- Mobile audio guide with digital map with more than 200 Venice highlights
- Guiided Tour of the St.Mark's Basilica, terrace and San Marco Museum with a qualifed guide
- Hotel pickup
- Commentary on gondola
Meeting Location
Calle larga de l'Ascension
30124 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
Canal Grande
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Peggy Guggenheim Collection (Pass By)
Piazza San Marco (Pass By)
Basilica di San Marco
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Venice (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The tour does not operate in case of exceptionally bad weather, high/low tide (in these cases it can be postponed the day after otherwise it will be refunded)
- The Golden Basilica Tour does not operate in case of unplanned religious functions (in these cases it can be postponed the day after otherwise it will be refunded)
- Each gondola can guest maximum 5 people; the seat aboard cannot be chosen but will be assigned by the gondolier depending of guests weight
- For the visit of the Basilica suitable clothing is required (no shorts)
- You must download the audio guide with digital map on your mobile phone
- You will receive the audio guide with digital map by e-mail.
- On Sundays, feast days and in case of unplanned religious celebrations the Basilica tour foresees the visit with direct access to the Terrace and to St. Mark's Museum situated on the first floor. Due to the Holy Mass taking place at the ground floor, in those festivity days it is possible to admire the mosaics partially from the first floor.
- Due to the security reason, luggage and bags are not allowed inside the Basilica
- ATTENTION - The visit to the Basilica is at 10:45 AM - the gondola ride is at 3:00 PM. Please consider the gap of time between the basilica and the gondola ride.
- 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) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(7)Q: Will I get seasick on Venice: St. Mark’s Basilica guided tour & Grand Canal by gondola?
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Activity code: C-21441P37
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Average 4.00 out of 5 stars based on 2 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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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).
- Skip the line for St.Mark's Basilica.
- 30 minutes shared gondola ride.
- Audio-receiver devices are included in case of groups over 10 people inside the Golden Basilica.
- Gondola Gallery: see how a gondola is made and take a 3D trip through centuries.
- Mobile audio guide with digital map with more than 200 Venice highlights.
- Guiided Tour of the St.Mark's Basilica, terrace and San Marco Museum with a qualifed guide.
- Hotel pickup.
- commentary on gondola.
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.
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 2025Accessibility information for the Venice: St. Mark's Basilica guided tour & Grand Canal by gondola is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Venice: St. Mark's Basilica guided tour & Grand Canal by gondola 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
- Skip the line for St.Mark's Basilica
- 30 minutes shared gondola ride
- Audio-receiver devices are included in case of groups over 10 people inside the Golden Basilica
- Gondola Gallery: see how a gondola is made and take a 3D trip through centuries
- Mobile audio guide with digital map with more than 200 Venice highlights
- Guiided Tour of the St.Mark's Basilica, terrace and San Marco Museum with a qualifed guide
- Hotel pickup
- Commentary on gondola
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The tour does not operate in case of exceptionally bad weather, high/low tide (in these cases it can be postponed the day after otherwise it will be refunded)
- The Golden Basilica Tour does not operate in case of unplanned religious functions (in these cases it can be postponed the day after otherwise it will be refunded)
- Each gondola can guest maximum 5 people; the seat aboard cannot be chosen but will be assigned by the gondolier depending of guests weight
- For the visit of the Basilica suitable clothing is required (no shorts)
- You must download the audio guide with digital map on your mobile phone
- You will receive the audio guide with digital map by e-mail.
- On Sundays, feast days and in case of unplanned religious celebrations the Basilica tour foresees the visit with direct access to the Terrace and to St. Mark's Museum situated on the first floor. Due to the Holy Mass taking place at the ground floor, in those festivity days it is possible to admire the mosaics partially from the first floor.
- Due to the security reason, luggage and bags are not allowed inside the Basilica
- ATTENTION - The visit to the Basilica is at 10:45 AM - the gondola ride is at 3:00 PM. Please consider the gap of time between the basilica and the gondola ride.
- 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) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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