Afternoon in Venice, Basilica, Doge's Palace and Gondola

Enjoy an afternoon in Venice discovering Saint Mark's masterpieces and wonders. Visit the Doge's palace and the Saint Marks Basilica and then enjoy a traditional gondola ride through the venetian canals.

-See the iconic sights of Venice from the land and the water

-Save with this experience that includes 3 of the best-selling tours in Venice

-Skip the line and waste your time on holiday!

Our guide will accompany you to the Doge’s Palace, which dominates Saint Mark's Square, the heart of Venice. Once inside the Palace, you will visit the halls where the Duke (Doge) and his Council controlled the fate of the Serene Republic, whilst surrounded by hundreds of artistic masterpieces and discover the political history of Venice and its people. You will be able to admire the paintings realised by some of the most important artists of the Italian Renaissance, amongst them, the world's largest oil painting by Tintoretto. Passing through the famous Bridge of Sighs, you will reach the new prisons. The bridge was given its name by the English poet Lord Byron, probably referring to the last breath of the prisoners, who had their last view of the lagoon and of Venice from the window of this bridge, before they were to be imprisoned.

During the second part of the tour you will visit the outside of the Saint Mark's Basilica, once the private chapel of the Doge of Venice, and the only one of its kind in Italy whilst listening to your guide who will describe the biblical scenes represented throughout the building, together with history and particularities of this ancient Basilica.


End the tour with a gondola ride, this is the perfect way to appreciate the beauty, charm and color of this unique city built on water. · Admire Venice from this amazing point of view, witness its magnificent architecture and whilst gliding under its bridges, discover secret entrances to the elegant palaces and hidden corners of the city. This 30 minute gondola tour will conclude in the campo San Moisè, a short walk from Saint Mark’s Square.

-> APRIL-OCTOBER Doge's Palace & Basilica departure at 14:45 (2 H 15 MIN)
->NOVEMBER-MARCH Doge's Palace at 11.45 (1 H 15 MIN) Basilica at 13.45 (1 H)
-> APRIL-OCTOBER Gondola ride departure at 17:15 (30 MIN)
-> NOVEMBER-MARCH Gondola ride departure at 15.00 (30 MIN)

Included

• Guided Tour inside the Doge's Palace
• Guided Tour inside the Saint Mark's Basilica
• Entrance fees and skip-the-line entrance
• Personal audio system and headset for tour commentary
• Tour available in english, french, spanish
• 30 min shared gondola ride

Not included

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off
• Food and drink
• Optional gratuities
• Hidden itineraries in the Doge's Palace
• The gondola is not guided
• Pala d'oro
• Museum and Loggia dei Cavalli on the 1st floor

Languages: English, Spanish, French

Requirements

• Meeting point 15 min before
• This tour is not suitable if you have limited mobility
• This activity is not wheelchair accessible
• This tour operates rain or shine
• Shoulders and knees must be covered inside the Basilica
• Backpacks are not allowed inside Saint Marks Basilica or the Doge's Palace
• For all late arrivals or no show, no refund!
• Chance to visit with the same ticket: Museo Correr, Museo Archeologico Nazionale and Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana in Saint Mark's square.

Important information

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.

PLEASE SHOW TWICE YOUR VOUCHER, ONE TIME FOR EACH MEETING POINT!!!

• This activity is not wheelchair accessible
• Shoulders and knees must be covered inside the Basilica
• Backpacks are not allowed inside the Basilica and the Doge's Palace
• Tour maybe affected in cases of high tides
• Chance to visit with the same ticket: Museo Correr, Museo Archeologico Nazionale and Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana in Saint Mark's square.

Program and cast