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

Overview

First time in Venice? Maximize your time in the city with a full-day itinerary that ticks off all the most memorable attractions. Stroll across the Rialto Bridge and browse the lively Rialto fish market, then hop aboard a traditional gondola for a romantic cruise along the Grand Canal. Finally, visit St. Marks's Basilica and enjoy skip-the-line entrance to the grandiose Doge's Palace. This small-group tour is limited to 20 people ensuring a personalized experience

• Witness local life on a walking tour of Venice’s colorful neighborhoods and the Rialto markets

• Cruise along the Grand Canal on a romantic gondola ride

• Explore the magnificent Doge’s Palace on a guided tour

• Small-group tour limited to 20 people ensures a personalized experience

What's Included

• 8:15am & 8:30am tours only: Skip-the-line ticket for St. Mark's Basilica

• Pre-reserved ticket to the Doge's Palace

• Gondola Ride

• Headset

• Local English-speaking guide

What To Expect

Meet up with your guide and small group to emark on your adventure. The group size is limited to 20 people, so you don't have to worry about large crowds.

Start by strolling across Rialto Bridge as you take in the sights. Make your way to the bustling Rialto markets and stop at the fish market, learning about the history from your guide.

Next, be swept away on a romantic gondola ride along the Grand Canal. As you drift leisurely through the water, let Venice's charm and beauty enchant you before arriving at St. Mark's Basilica for a guided tour.

Finally, enjoy skip-the-line access at Doge's Palace before the tour comes to a close.

1

Ponte di Rialto

Your tour starts at ground level with a guided walking tour of the city's most famous and most interesting sights. See the Rialto Bridge and learn about Venice's food culture at the Rialto Fish Market. Along the way hear tales of famous Venetians like Marco Polo as well as how Venice came to be—and how it survived against the odds. (1 hour if Express option selected)

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Chiesa di Santa Maria dei Miracoli (Pass By)

Sightseeing & Photo Stop

Mercato di Rialto (Pass By)

Sightseeing & Photo Stop

Marco Polo's House (Pass By)

Sightseeing & Photo Stop

2

Canal Grande

As your walking tour ends, take a gondola ride and cruise along the Grand Canal and into the quieter back canals of the city with a maximum of 5 people per vessel.

35 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

3

Venice

Pause for a break. While it's not included in the tour, your guide will share plenty of great recommendations on where to grab a coffee and a snack.

1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

4

Basilica di San Marco

After a short break for a snack on your own, reconvene at St. Mark's Square. With pre-reserved skip-the-line tickets, you'll enter St. Mark's Basilica to explore its stunning history, architecture, and art with your guide. Get up close to the beautiful gold mosaics with special first-floor access. (Excluded from Express option)

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

5

Doge's Palace

Then it's on to Venice's other top sight—the Doge's Palace. Skip the line with pre-reserved tickets and enjoy the benefit of having an expert local guide as you navigate council rooms, audience halls, and masterpieces by Veronese and Tintoretto.

1 hour 40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Bridge Of Sighs (Pass By)

Sightseeing & Photo Stop

Additional Info

• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

• Not wheelchair accessible

• Near public transportation

• Most travelers can participate

• Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.

• If access is restricted due to private events inside St. Mark's Basilica and/or Doge's Palace, we cannot be held responsible. This is a situation beyond our control. No refund will be issued.

• In case of unforeseen circumstances such as bad weather (heavy rain, strong wind, high tide) conditions that prevent the gondola ride from taking place or any operational or safety reasons beyond our control it may be substituted for another experience, but no refund will be provided.

• This tour is in English.

• This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty

• 8:15am & 8:30am tours only: Skip-the-line ticket for St. Mark's Basilica

• 9am Express tour: Skip-the-line ticket for St. Mark's Basilica

• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers