Public Tour: Ancient Stroll and Byzantine Wonders

Venice, Italy

2 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

A must-see site when visiting Venice is the spectacular St. Mark’s Basilica. After a scenic gondola ride along the Grand Canal, you’ll arrive at one of the most beautiful cathedrals in Italy. St. Mark’s Basilica can attract large crowds, but with this tour, you’ll avoid waiting in long visitor lines by having a skip-the-line entrance ticket included. Explore the Cathedral with a guide to teach you about its beautiful gold mosaics, shrines, and Byzantine art.

A great choice for first-time visitors to Venice
Avoid crowds—a skip-the-line ticket to St. Mark’s Basilica is included
Explore St. Mark’s Basilica with a guide so you don’t miss any highlights
See Venice from a stunning vantage point—a gondola tour is included

What's Included

Gondola tour
Skip the line ticket

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation to/from attractions

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Calle larga de l'Ascension, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
Calle Larga Ascensione in front of the Post office in St. Mark’s square, look for a guy with a sign with TOUR written on it.

End point

Saint Mark's Basilica
P.za San Marco, 328, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
After the visit of the St. Mark's basilica the tour is ended.

Itinerary

Gondola Danieli

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Basilica di San Marco

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
The gondola tour does not include language services
Proper clothing (no shorts or tank tops) is required while visiting the basilica
For security reasons backpacks are not allowed
This tour does not operate on Sundays and other religious holidays

The tour is not guaranteed with adverse weather conditions
A gondola can accommodate 5 people only
The duration of the tour is 2 hours total, the Basilica tour starts at 10:45 ending at 12:15 and the Gondola ride starts at 15:00 ending at 15:30
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
Basilica tickets official price is 12€ per person for Tour Operators
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers