Morning Tour: St. Mark’s Basilica & Gondola Ride in Venice

Your combined tour starts at 10.45 am, with the guided visit to 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. During the tour you will be able to sit down in the church and absorb the atmosphere whilst listening to your guide who will describe the biblical scenes represented throughout the building, together with history and particularities of this ancient Basilica. The second part of the tour starts at 3.00 pm Meet the assistant in front of the St Marks post office in calle larga ascensione and you will be assisted in boarding the Gondola, one of the most recognized symbols of Venice – up to 5 people per Gondola – at the landing stage of San Moisè. Experience how the locals were transported by these beautiful black, elegant rowing boats, throughout history.

Itinerary

What’s included

• The tickets for the Basilica allow you to visit (within 6 months) the following sites:
• S.Luca, S. Maria del Giglio, S. Maria del Rosario vulgo Gesuati, S. Maria Formosa
• Skip the line entrance and guided tour to the Saint Marks Basilica
• Pinacoteca Manfrediniana, Madonna dell'orto – S. Alvise, S. Andrea de la Zirada, S. Antonin
• S. Giovanni in Bragora, S. Marcuola, S. Maria dei Miracoli, S. Maria del Carmelo vulgo Carmini
• Live tour commentary provided in English, French, Spanish or German
• Pre-reserved tickets for St. Mark's Basilica (€12)
• Santuario di Lucia – SS. Redentore, The Human Safety Net
• S. Simeon Piccolo, S. Sofia, S. Stae, S. Stefano, S. Trovaso
• Personal audio system and headset for tour commentary
• Professional local guide
• S. Beneto, S. Fantin, S. Felice, S. Giacomo dell’Orio, S. Giobbe, S. Giovanni elemosinario
• Classic 30 min gondola ride
• S. Martino di Castello, S. Marziale, S. Pietro di Castello, S. Polo, S. Samuele, S. Sebastiano
• Basilica di Santa Maria Assunta (Torcello), Sacrestia della Basilica della Salute

Not Included

• Gratuities
• The Gondola Ride is not guided
• Pick up and drop off
• Food or drinks
• Pala d'oro
• Museum and Loggia dei Cavalli on the 1st floor

Additional Information

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women inside the St Mark's Basilica
• Backpacks and large bags are NOT allowed inside the church
• Check-in is 15 minutes prior to the booked tour start time
• 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
• 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 (behind the Correr museum on the opposite side of the Saint Marks Basilica).
Look for the TURIVE assistant next to the post office San Marco.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/iu3tveLzsqpRwyXd7

PLEASE PRINT OR SHOW YOUR VOUCHER TWICE, FOR BOTH TOURS!
-> St Marks Basilica: departure at 10.45 am (1 hour)
-> Gondola ride: departure at 3.00 pm (30 min)

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

• Please be at the meeting point 15 min before the departure time
• Not wheelchair accessible
• The gondola ride is not guided
• Max 5 people per gondola
• Shoulders and knees must be covered inside the Basilica
• Backpacks are not allowed inside the Basilica

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

It is your responsibility to be at the meeting point punctually.
All the late arrivals or no show are NO REFUND!

Age Policy

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