Morning Tour: Basilica, Doge’s Palace & Gondola Ride in Venice
Overview
Meet your professional guide and start your combination tour discovering the buildings in the square and then we enter inside the Doge's Palace "Palazzo Ducale", it was once the residence of the Doge, the elected ruler of the city.
The tour then continues into Saint Marks Basilica, which majestically symbolizes the lagoon and enshrines the city’s history and Saints relics.
At 1:00 pm you will end the first part of the tour and you will have approx 2 hours free time to stroll around Saint Mark's square, to have lunch (not included) or to visit the Correr museum on your own already included with the Doge's Palace ticket.
The second part of your combined tour is the classic gondola ride at 3:00 pm or 5:15 pm (check the availability).
PROGRAM
-> Doge's Palace & Basilica departure at 10:45 am to 1.00 pm
-> Gondola ride (duration 30 min)
April - October gondola at 3.00pm or 5.15 pm
November - March gondola only at 3.00 pm
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
- S. Beneto, S. Fantin, S. Felice, S. Giacomo dell’Orio, S. Giobbe, S. Giovanni elemosinario
- 30 minutes shared gondola ride
- The tickets for the Doge's Palace allow you to visit: Bridge of Sighs, Armory, Correr Museum
- 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)
- Skip the line entrance and guided tour to the Saint Marks Basilica and Doge's Palace
- Professional local guide
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Food and drink
- Secret itineraries fee
- Pala d'oro
- Museum and Loggia dei Cavalli on the 1st floor
- Secret itineraries
- The Hidden Treasures of the Doge
Meeting Location
Calle larga de l'Ascension
30124 Venezia VE, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Piazza San Marco
30124 Venezia VE, Italy
The tour ends in Saint Mark's square
What To Expect
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TU.RI.VE. Meeting Point (pass by)
Piazza San Marco
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Basilica di San Marco
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Doge's Palace
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Ponte dei Sospiri (pass by)
Porta Della Carta
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Please arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the departure time;
- Late arrivals, No Shows, 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- 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.
- S. Beneto, S. Fantin, S. Felice, S. Giacomo dell’Orio, S. Giobbe, S. Giovanni elemosinario.
- 30 minutes shared gondola ride.
- The tickets for the Doge's Palace allow you to visit: Bridge of Sighs, Armory, Correr Museum.
- 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).
- Skip the line entrance and guided tour to the Saint Marks Basilica and Doge's Palace.
- Professional local guide.
- Hotel pick up and drop off.
- Food and drink.
- Secret itineraries fee.
- Pala d'oro.
- Museum and Loggia dei Cavalli on the 1st floor.
- Secret itineraries.
- The Hidden Treasures of the Doge.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Morning Tour: Basilica, Doge’s Palace & Gondola Ride in Venice is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
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Oct 2026What'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
- S. Beneto, S. Fantin, S. Felice, S. Giacomo dell’Orio, S. Giobbe, S. Giovanni elemosinario
- 30 minutes shared gondola ride
- The tickets for the Doge's Palace allow you to visit: Bridge of Sighs, Armory, Correr Museum
- 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)
- Skip the line entrance and guided tour to the Saint Marks Basilica and Doge's Palace
- Professional local guide
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Food and drink
- Secret itineraries fee
- Pala d'oro
- Museum and Loggia dei Cavalli on the 1st floor
- Secret itineraries
- The Hidden Treasures of the Doge
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Please arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the departure time;
- Late arrivals, No Shows, 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
