St. Mark and Doge’s Palace with a Gondola Ride
Discover the most iconic treasures of Venice with the St Mark’s and Doge’s Palace Tour with Gondola Ride, a unique experience that allows you to immerse yourself in the history and beauty of the lagoon city. This combined tour will take you to discover the most famous monuments of the Serenissima, enriched by the charm of a relaxing gondola ride through Venice’s canals.
The tour starts in the majestic St Mark’s Square, the beating heart of Venice and one of the most fascinating places in the world. Your expert guide will lead you through the secrets and stories behind the square’s iconic monuments, such as the splendid St Mark’s Basilica, the majestic Campanile and the striking Clock Tower. You will discover fascinating details about the thousand-year history of these places.
After exploring the square, the tour will take you inside the legendary Doge’s Palace, once the seat of Venetian political power. You will walk through the palace’s sumptuous rooms, admiring extraordinary works of art and decorations, and then cross the famous Bridge of Sighs, which connected the Doge’s Palace to the prisons. This place, rich in history, will make you relive the most glorious moments of the Venetian Republic.
Once you have finished visiting St Mark’s and the Doge’s Palace, it will be time to relax with a wonderful gondola ride.You will sail through the Venetian canals, guided by an expert gondolier who will show you picturesque views and historical monuments that can only be seen from the water.
You will admire the magnificent palaces overlooking the Grand Canal and enjoy the unique atmosphere that only Venice can offer from its most authentic perspective.
This St Mark’s and Doge’s Palace Tour with gondola ride is the perfect combination for those who want to experience the magic of Venice, combining culture, history and romance in an unforgettable experience.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
– Skip-the-line ticket for Doge’s Palace and St Mark’s Basilica
– Access to the ground floor of the Basilica, the panoramic terrace and St Mark’s Museum
– Guided tour of the Doge’s Palace and St Mark’s Basilica
– Entrance to the Correr Museum, the National Archaeological Museum and the Monumental Rooms of the Marciana National Library
– Headphones to listen to the guide
– 30-minute shared gondola ride and 20-minute walking tour
– Live guide
– Multilingual boarding assistance
– Audio guide commentary downloadable to your smartphone in 9 languages
STARTING POINT
Venice Tours Srl Close to St.Mark’s Square, Calle S. Gallo, 1093/b, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy, 30100, Venezia
Show your smartphone ticket to our assistant before the tour.
The meeting point is at the Venice Tours office, located a 4-minute walk from St Mark’s Basilica.
Venice Tours Assistance – Calle larga de l’Ascension, 1257, 30124, Venezia
Show your smartphone ticket to the representative waiting for you inside the Venice Tours Assistance Point. On foot (from St Mark’s Square): With the arches of the Correr Museum behind you and the Italian Post Office in front of you, look to the left and you will see a large grey newsstand (with many souvenirs and newspapers). The staff will be waiting for you there with a GONDOLA TOUR sign.
DURATION: 2-hour tour (Basilica di San Marco and Doge’s Palace) + 30-minute gondola ride + 20-minute walking tour
PRICE: Adults 123,02 € (Non-discounted price 129,50 € ) per person