Experience a guided tour with skip-the-line access to the stunning St. Mark’s Basilica, where you'll explore its magnificent Byzantine art and 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.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Skip the line for St.Mark's Basilica
✔ 30 minutes shared gondola ride
✔ Guiided Tour of the St.Mark's Basilica, terrace and San Marco Museum with a qualifed guide
✔ Audio-receiver devices are included in case of groups over 10 people inside the Golden Basilica
✔ Mobile audio guide with digital map with more than 200 Venice highlights
✖ Hotel pickup
✖ commentary on gondola
Additional info
• 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 - MORNING TOUR: The visit to the Basilica is at 10:15 AM - the gondola ride is at 3:00 PM. Please consider the gap of time between the basilica and the gondola ride.
• ATTENTION - AFTERNOON TOUR: The visit to the Basilica is at 2:15 PM - the gondola ride is at 5:15 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
