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Venice In a Day: Basilica San Marco, Doges Palace & Gondola ride

Price: From $149.38

4.8 rating • 2865 reviews

Duration: 6 hours (approx.)

Meeting point: Campo S.

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Venice In a Day: Basilica San Marco, Doges Palace & Gondola ride

Overview

Venice In a Day: Basilica San Marco, Doges Palace & Gondola ride is a food-focused guided outing in Venice, Italy centered on Canal Grande, Doge's Palace, and surrounding destination landmarks. The route emphasizes Canal Grande, Doge's Palace, Rialto Bridge, Grand Canal, and Mark's Basilica. The experience emphasizes Professional Venice guide. Scheduled stops include Ponte di Rialto, Mercato di Rialto, Canal Grande, Basilica di San Marco, and Doge's Palace. Landmarks referenced in the route include Rialto Bridge, Grand Canal, Doge's Palace, and Mark's Basilica. The route combines neighborhood landmarks and open views. The outing typically lasts 6 hours (approx.). Travel is organized as boat travel with route pacing matched to the destination. Market stalls, specialty foods, and public-market history shape the walking format across Venice's best-known vendor areas.

Highlights

  • Ideal for first-time visitors, this full-day tour of Venice checks off all the most-important attractions
  • Finally, visit St. Mark's Basilica and enjoy skip-the-line entrance to the grandiose Doge's Palace
  • Stroll across the Rialto Bridge and browse the lively Rialto fish market, then hop aboard a traditional gondola for a ro
  • Venice In a Day: Basilica San Marco, Doges Palace & Gondola ride near Venice
  • Professional Venice guide

What’s included

  • Skip-the-line ticket for St. Mark's Basilica
  • Pre-reserved ticket to the Doge's Palace
  • Gondola Ride
  • Headset
  • Local English-speaking guide

Itinerary

Stop

Ponte di Rialto

30 minutes

Visit Ponte di Rialto during the 30 minutes stop.

Pass by

Mercato di Rialto

Pass Mercato di Rialto as part of the route.

Stop

Canal Grande

Visit Canal Grande.

Stop

Basilica di San Marco

Visit Basilica di San Marco.

Stop

Doge's Palace

Visit Doge's Palace.

FAQs

How long is the Venice In a Day: Basilica San Marco, Doges Palace & Gondola ride?

The planned duration is 6 hours.

Where does the tour depart from for Venice?

Campo S. Giacomo di Rialto, 255, 30125 Venezia VE, Italy. Meet outside the entrance of the Church of San Giacometto. Guide holds a green Walks sign.

Additional info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate

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