Explore Byzantine Venice: St. Mark’s Basilica & Gondola Ride

This combined guided tour is divided into three parts. The tour starts at 9.00am with a historical introduction of St. Marks’s Square, and its architectural delights. Leaving the square, you will be guided into the residential Castello area, allowing you to discover this part of Venice in all of its elegance, through its labyrinth of narrow alleys – “calli”, many bridges, winding canals and wide picturesque squares – “campi”. At 10.45 am you will proceed with the visit of the Saint Mark’s Basilica, once the private chapel of the Doge of Venice, and the only one of its kind in Italy, thanks to the sumptous golden mosaics and impressive marble inlay flooring. The last part is the gondola ride at 3 pm. Relax aboard this historic vessel, enjoying the thrills of both the Grand Canal and minor canals. PROGRAM 09.00 am Walking tour of Venice (1 h 30 min) 10.45 am Saint Marks Basica tour (1 hour) 03.00 pm Gondola ride (30 min)

Itinerary

What’s included

• – S. Giovanni in Bragora – S. Marcuola – S. Maria dei Miracoli – S. Maria del Carmelo vulgo Carmini
• – Basilica di Santa Maria Assunta (Torcello) – Sacrestia della Basilica della Salute
• The tickets for the Basilica allow you to visit (within 6 months) the following sites:
• Skip the line entrance and guided tour to the Saint Marks Basilica
• Live tour commentary provided in English, French, Spanish or German
• – S. Beneto – S. Fantin – S. Felice – S. Giacomo dell'Orio – S. Giobbe – S. Giovanni elemosinario
• Pre-reserved tickets for St. Mark's Basilica (€12)
• – S.Luca – S. Maria del Giglio – S. Maria del Rosario vulgo Gesuati – S. Maria Formosa
• Gondola ride along the Grand Canal and minor canals
• – Santuario di Lucia – SS. Redentore – The Human Safety Net
• Personal audio system and headset for tour commentary
• Professional local guide
• Guided walking tour covering the areas of Saint Mark's Square and Castello;
• – S. Simeon Piccolo – S. Sofia – S. Stae – S. Stefano – S. Trovaso
• -S. Martino di Castello – S. Marziale – S. Pietro di Castello – S. Polo – S. Samuele – S. Sebastiano
• – Pinacoteca Manfrediniana – Madonna dell'orto – S. Alvise – S. Andrea de la Zirada – S. Antonin

Not Included

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off;
• Food and drink;
• Optional gratuities;
• Pala d'oro
• Museum and Loggia dei Cavalli on the 1st floor

Additional Information

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Check-in is 15 minutes prior to booked tour start time
• This activity is not wheelchair accessible
• Shoulders and knees must be covered inside the Basilica
• Backpacks are not allowed inside the Basilica
• This tour operates rain or shine
• Shared gondola with max. 5 people per gondola
• 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:
• 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.

Cancellation Policy

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.

Cancellation Window	Refund Eligibility
3 days or more before start time	100% refund (Full refund)
Less than 3 days before start time	Non-refundable (0%)

Important Information

MEETING POINT:
15 min before in Calle larga de l’Ascension – 30124 next to the post office San Marco (opposite side of the Saint Marks Basilica).
Look for the TURIVE assistant next the post office.

09.00 am Walking tour of Venice (1 h 30 min)
10.45 am Saint Marks Basica tour (1 hour)
03.00 pm Gondola ride (30 min)

PLEASE PRINT OR SHOW TWICE YOUR VOUCHER FOR BOTH TOURS!

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

• Check-in is 15 minutes prior to booked tour start time
• This activity is not wheelchair accessible
• Shoulders and knees must be covered inside the Basilica
• Backpacks are not allowed

Emergency Number:
Office: +39 041 5239979
Mobile: +39 349 3054767

It is your responsibility to be at the meeting point punctually.
Late arrivals, no shows, NO REFUND!

Age Policy

Infant: 0–1 years · Child: 2–5 years · Adult: 6–99 years