Morning Tour: St. Mark’s Basilica & Gondola Ride in Venice

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Morning Tour: St. Mark’s Basilica & Gondola Ride in Venice

Price from
€85
Duration
1 h 30 min
Group size
Up to 20 travellers
Guide languages
German, English, Italian, French, Spanish

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Overview

Your combined tour starts at 10.45 am, with the guided visit to the Saint Mark's Basilica, once the private chapel of the Doge of Venice, and the only one of its kind in Italy, thanks to the sumptous golden mosaics and impressive marble inlay flooring. During the tour you will be able to sit down in the church and absorb the atmosphere whilst listening to your guide who will describe the biblical scenes represented throughout the building, together with history and particularities of this ancient Basilica.

The second part of the tour starts at 3.00 pm

Meet the assistant in front of the St Marks post office in calle larga ascensione and you will be assisted in boarding the Gondola, one of the most recognized symbols of Venice - up to 5 people per Gondola - at the landing stage of San Moisè.

Experience how the locals were transported by these beautiful black, elegant rowing boats, throughout history.

What's included

The tickets for the Basilica allow you to visit (within 6 months) the following sites:
S.Luca, S. Maria del Giglio, S. Maria del Rosario vulgo Gesuati, S. Maria Formosa
Skip the line entrance and guided tour to the Saint Marks Basilica
Pinacoteca Manfrediniana, Madonna dell'orto - S. Alvise, S. Andrea de la Zirada, S. Antonin
S. Giovanni in Bragora, S. Marcuola, S. Maria dei Miracoli, S. Maria del Carmelo vulgo Carmini
Live tour commentary provided in English, French, Spanish or German
Pre-reserved tickets for St. Mark's Basilica (€12)
Santuario di Lucia - SS. Redentore, The Human Safety Net
S. Simeon Piccolo, S. Sofia, S. Stae, S. Stefano, S. Trovaso
Personal audio system and headset for tour commentary
Professional local guide
S. Beneto, S. Fantin, S. Felice, S. Giacomo dell’Orio, S. Giobbe, S. Giovanni elemosinario
Classic 30 min gondola ride
S. Martino di Castello, S. Marziale, S. Pietro di Castello, S. Polo, S. Samuele, S. Sebastiano
Basilica di Santa Maria Assunta (Torcello), Sacrestia della Basilica della Salute

Not included

Gratuities
The Gondola Ride is not guided
Pick up and drop off
Food or drinks
Pala d'oro
Museum and Loggia dei Cavalli on the 1st floor

What you will do

Piazza San Marco
Meet the assistant and collect your headset, then follow your guide in Saint Mark's square for a short introduction of the city of Venice.
10 min
Basilica di San Marco
Your combined tour starts at 10.45 am, meet your guide in Saint Mark’s Square, and from here you will be accompanied to the Saint Mark's Basilica, once the private chapel of the Doge of Venice, and the only one of its kind in Italy, thanks to the sumptous golden mosaics and impressive marble inlay flooring. During the tour you will be able to sit down in the church and absorb the atmosphere whilst listening to your guide who will describe the biblical scenes represented throughout the building, together with history and particularities of this ancient Basilica.Visit Saint Mark's Basilica first floor museum and see the famous horses and admire Saint Mark's Square from the Basilica's terrace.
50 min
Stop 3
The second part of the tour starts at 3.00 pm
Meet the assistant in front of the St Marks post office in calle larga ascensione and you will be assisted in boarding the Gondola, one of the most recognized symbols of Venice - up to 5 people per Gondola - at the landing stage of San Moisè.
Experience how the locals were transported by these beautiful black, elegant rowing boats, throughout history.
This is an experience that you must not miss!
30 min

Meeting point

15 min before in Calle larga de l’Ascension - 30124 (behind the Correr museum on the opposite side of the Saint Marks Basilica).Look for the TURIVE assistant next to the post office San Marco. -> St Marks Basilica: departure at 10.45 am (1 hour) -> Gondola ride: departure at 3.00 pm (30 min)

End point: The combined tour ends in campo San Moisè

Important information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women inside the St Mark's Basilica
Backpacks and large bags are NOT allowed inside the church
Check-in is 15 minutes prior to the booked tour start time
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
Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers’ full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the attraction.
Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to St. Mark’s Basilica.

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.