Gondola ride and Saint Mark's Basilica tour
Activities

Gondola ride and Saint Mark's Basilica tour


from
£74.00
Free cancellation
Language: English, French, Spanish, German
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Why you’ll love this…
  • Admire the charm of Venice seen from the water
  • Visit Saint Mark's Basilica, a masterpiece of Byzantine art
  • Enter the breathtaking Canal Grande
  • Enjoy a privileged entry to avoid the line at the church
What to expect

Enjoy a guided visit to one among the most renowned and amazing cathedrals in the world: The St Mark's Basilica. This is the place where Eastern and Western architecture run into each other, as majestic in its exteriors, as reach in the history it witnessed and represents.

Here, we will learn more about the everlasting history of Venice, about St Mark and how his ruins came to rest and be shielded here.

A tour not only to see Venice, but to experience this city through its history and glorious past, still shining in its historical sites and legendary characters.

Surrounded by the Basilica’s beautiful golden mosaics and marble inlays, our professional guide will take us along the history and the special features of this unique masterpiece of byzantine art.

Then, discover Venice as locals have been doing since far back in time, sliding among the narrow canals and admiring the masterpiece of architectures, water reflections and peace away from the crowded alleys.

During this ride, you will have the chance to admire some among Venice's most famous and beautiful sites seen from the water, a rare sight which can be seen only on a gondola. And be ready for the last part of the ride, because it is the one that sees the gondola flowing into the Grand Canal, revealing breathtaking views over the most famous canal of Venice and over the Salute Church.

Read more
What's included
  • check Experienced tour guide
  • check Skip-the-line entrance to the Basilica
  • check Personal audio system to hear the guide better
  • check Boarding assistance to the gondola
  • check 30-minute shared gondola ride
What's not included
  • x_not_included Commentary during the gondola ride
Where

Calle Larga de l'Ascension, 30124 Venice VE, Italy

Meeting point:
Meet the staff in front of the Post office, just next to St. Mark's Square. Please be sure to get there at least 15 minutes prior to the tour starting time.
What to remember

Not allowed:

  • For security reasons, backpacks and bags are not allowed inside the Basilica. Travelers are kindly advised to take fewer bags as possible to avoid long lines at the deposit

Extra fees to be paid on-site:

  • On certain dates, registration and payment of an access contribution will be necessary to visit the city of Venice. Please, check all the information and procedures for registration or payment on the dedicated website of Comune di Venezia

Know in advance:

  • Please note that no refund will be accepted for no-shows or late arrivals. The tour will take place also with rain, in the event of exceptionally high tides in Venice or heavy rain it might be cancelled by the organizer and a refund will be provided
  • Between the gondola ride and the Basilica guided tour you will have approx 3 hours of free time
  • Please note that it is a shared gondola (up to five people for each one) so you might have to share it with other people

Remember to bring:

  • Please wear appropriate clothes to enter the Basilica (no bare knees or shoulders)

Read more
Provider
Gray Line Venice
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 48 hours before the experience begins.

You might also like

Private Off-the-Beaten-Track Gondola Tour in Venice
Activities

Private Off-the-Beaten-Track Gondola Tour in Venice

Glide through the canals of Venice and learn about the city on this private gondola ride. Go off the beaten track to make the most out of your trip.

free cancellation
Available in:

en, it 

Doge's Palace small group or private tour with a local guide
Attractions & guided tours

Doge's Palace small group or private tour with a local guide

Book tickets on this tour of Venice's UNESCO-listed Doge's Palace. Follow an expert local guide through the palace, Bridge of Sighs and the New Prisons.

free cancellation
Available in:

en 

Venice private tour with skip-the-line St. Mark's Basilica
Must see
Activities

Venice private tour with skip-the-line St. Mark's Basilica

Book this private, customisable tour and skip the line at St. Mark's Basilica and explore Rialto with a local expert guide. Snap pics of the Grand Canal too.

free cancellation
Available in:

en, it, fr, es, de 

Traditional gondola ride on Venice’s Grand Canal
Top seller
Activities

Traditional gondola ride on Venice’s Grand Canal

Book a classic gondola ride down Venice's iconic Grand Canal. See historic sights and soak up this city's atmosphere from the water.

free cancellation
Instant Confirmation
Murano, Burano and Torcello day trip
Excursions & day trips

Murano, Burano and Torcello day trip

Enjoy a 4-hour guided tour discovering the gems of the Venice lagoon: Burano, Murano and Torcello.

free cancellation
Available in:

en, it, fr, es 

Galleon Dinner Cruise in Venice
Activities

Galleon Dinner Cruise in Venice

Admire the scenic coast of Mazzorbo, Burano and Murano and dine on board during a panoramic tour of Saint Mark's basin.

free cancellation
Available in:

en, it 

Lords of the Night Prison Palace: tour to the cells and torture tools
Attractions & guided tours

Lords of the Night Prison Palace: tour to the cells and torture tools

Explore the 16th prisons of the Venetian Republic, visit the cold and dark cells, and listen to myths, legends and stories about the prisoners.

free cancellation
Available in:

en, it, fr, es 

Grand Canal by gondola with commentary
Activities

Grand Canal by gondola with commentary

Join this romantic gondola ride along Grand Canal and get the best views of the city including La Fenice Theatre, Peggy Guggenheim Collection and Doge's Palace!

free cancellation
Available in:

en, it, fr, es, de, +3 ru, ja, zh

Skip-the-line entrance tickets to Doge's Palace and St Mark's Square museums
Monuments

Skip-the-line entrance tickets to Doge's Palace and St Mark's Square museums

Get skip-the-line tickets to the St Mark's Square Museums in Venice. Visit Doge's Palace, Correr Museum, National Archaeological Museum and Biblioteca Marciana with 1 pass.

Flexible
Skip The Line
Venice self-guided audio tour
Activities

Venice self-guided audio tour

Explore Venice at your own pace! Enjoy an app containing over 130 points of interest, famous transport routes, sightseeing itineraries and walking tours.

ValidityFlexible
Available in:

en, it, fr, es, de 

Instant Confirmation