Venice in a Day: Walking tour, Basilica, Doge’s Palace & Gondola

Venice in a day tour is a combination city tour, of 4 of our most popular tours taken in Venice and the best way to spend your time in Venice. Starting in Saint Mark’s square, this atmospheric walking tour will then whisk you away from the crowded streets into the treasure filled pockets of the Castello area. A qualified guide will walk you through the hidden squares, winding canals and historical buildings providing you with a perfect introduction to the origins, symbols, traditions, architecture, and life in current day Venice. The tour then continues with the guided visit inside the Doge’s Palace and the Saint Marks Basilica. The walking tour ends in Saint Mark’s square at 1.00 pm At this time you will have approx 2 hours free to stroll around the area or to have lunch (not included) The last appointment of your package is the 30 min classic gondola ride at 3:00 pm or 5.15 pm (verify the availability on your date).

Itinerary

What’s included

• S.Luca, S. Maria del Giglio, S. Maria del Rosario vulgo Gesuati, S. Maria Formosa
• Access to the National Archaeological Museum, the monumental rooms of Marciana National Library
• 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
• The tickets for the Basilica allow you to visit (within 6 months) the following sites
• 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
• 30-minute shared gondola ride (not guided)
• S. Beneto, S. Fantin, S. Felice, S. Giacomo dell’Orio, S. Giobbe, S. Giovanni elemosinario
• The tickets for the Doge's Palace allow you to visit: Bridge of Sighs, Armory, Correr Museum
• Skip the line entrance and guided tour to the Saint Marks Basilica and Doge's Palace
• 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
• Pre-reserved tickets for St Mark's Basilica (€12) and Doge's Palace (€35)
• 1-hour 30 min external walking tour from St Marks square to Castello area

Not Included

• Gratuities
• Hotel pick up and drop off
• Food and drink
• Pala d'oro
• Museum and Loggia dei Cavalli on the 1st floor
• Secret itineraries
• The Hidden Treasures of the Doge

Additional Information

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Please arrive at each meeting point 15 minutes before the departure of the tour
• Large bags and rucksacks are NOT allowed inside the Basilica or Doge's Palace
• Knees and shoulders MUST be covered inside the Basilica
• On occasion, Saint Mark's Basilica may be closed due to public holidays, religious ceremonies, private events or high water and the local service provider is not always informed in advance
• For children document required
• All the late arrivals or no show are NO REFUND!
• 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:
Print or show your voucher TWICE, once for the walking tour in the morning and once for the gondola in the afternoon.

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.

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

• Walking tour from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm (4 hours)
• Gondola ride at 3:00 pm or 5.15 pm (30 min)
April-October 3 pm or 5.15pm / November-March 3 pm

• 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 and the Doge's Palace

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 · Youth: 6–14 years · Adult: 15–99 years