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3.4 / 5 from 63 reviews on Viator
- Per booking
- Up to 15 people
- Languages
- German, English, French, Spanish
- Rating on Viator
- 3.4 / 5 · 63 reviews
About this tour
Experience the best of Venice, starting from its golden heart. Begin with a guided tour of St. Mark’s Basilica, where you’ll marvel at the 8,000 square meters of shimmering Byzantine mosaics and learn the fascinating history of this architectural masterpiece. After exploring the cathedral's wonders, transition to the water for a shared 30-minute traditional gondola ride. You’ll glide along a stretch of the Grand Canal to admire the Basilica della Salute, before drifting into the charming side canals to see the iconic Teatro La Fenice from a unique perspective.
Accessibility, as stated by the supplier
The supplier hasn’t ticked Viator’s accessibility boxes for this tour, but describes wheelchair access in their own words below.
“Please note that, due to the particular morphological structure of Venice and the logistic problems resulting from it, we cannot guarantee that the whole tour is accessible to people with limited mobility. This means that people with walking difficulties and wheelchair users could not be able to access some parts of the itinerary.”The supplier’s own words
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Itinerary
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- 1
Meet the tour Guide in Calle Larga Ascensione in front of the Post Office (Poste Italiane)(pass by)
- 2
Experience the best of St. Mark’s Basilica in one hour. This guided tour focuses on the must-see highlights of one of Venice’s most important landmarks: - The Golden Mosaics: witness the glow of one of the world's largest collections of gold leaf art. - Byzantine Architecture: discover the unique fusion of Eastern and Western styles. - Relics & Legends: learn the thrilling story of how St. Mark’s remains were brought to Venice.(1 hr)
- 3
Enjoy a 30-minute gondola ride through charming side canals, passing the world-famous Teatro La Fenice.(pass by)
- 4
Gliding along a scenic stretch of the Grand Canal, you’ll admire the Basilica della Salute. This Baroque masterpiece, designed by Longhena, is famous for its unique architecture that offers a different, fascinating perspective from every angle as you pass by.(pass by)
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- If you choose the tour departing at 10:45 am, there will be a break of approximately 3 hours between the visit to the St. Mark's Basilica and the gondola ride (Basilica 10:45 - 11:45; Gondola 15:00 - 15:30).
- If you choose the tour departing at 9:15 am, there will be a break of approximately 1 hour between the visit to the St. Mark's Basilica and the gondola ride (Gondola 9:15 - 9:45; Basilica 10:45 - 11:45).
- 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.
- In cases of religious ceremonies, exceptionally high tides or other special occasions, access to St. Mark's Basilica may not be permitted.
Included
- 30 minutes shared gondola ride
- Skip the line access and guided tour of St. Mark’s Basilica
Not included
- Gratuities
- Entry ticket to the Treasure
- Entry tickets to the Pala d'Oro (only included with the specific 'Basilica + Pala d’Oro' option)
- Entry tickets and access to the Museum and the Terrace
Cancellation
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.
Location & contact
- Area
- Venice
- Meeting point
- The meeting point is ten to fifteen minutes before the start of the tour at the TURIVE meeting point, located on Calle larga de l' Ascension, near the post office (Poste Italiane), behind Correr museum
- Contact
- Questions about access or your booking go through Viator, which handles the booking and passes your request to the operator.
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