Venice: St. Mark's Basilica guided tour & Grand Canal by gondola

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Enjoy a guided tour, with skip-the-line admission, of the exquisite St. Mark’s Basilica to discover its beautiful Byzantine art and architecture. Then, take a 30-minute gondola ride down Venice’s Grand Canal and see some of the city’s famous landmarks. Pass by Mozart’s House, La Fenice Theatre, and the Peggy Guggenheim Collections, and more. • Enjoy skip-the-line admission to St. Mark’s Basilica for a guided tour • Marvel at the Byzantine art and architecture of this “Golden Basilica” • Take a classic gondola ride down the famous Grand Canal of Venice • Cruise by Mozart’s House, Le Fenice Theatre, and much more

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

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