Skip-the-Line Venice Private Tour Including St Mark Doges Palace & Gondola Ride
Overview
Enjoy an exclusive 6-hour private walking tour of Venice, complete with an unforgettable ride on one of the city’s iconic gondolas.
With skip-the-line access to St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge's Palace, you’ll explore two of the city’s most extraordinary landmarks without the wait. Along the way, admire Venice’s most famous sights, including the legendary Rialto Bridge.
To conclude your experience, relax on a leisurely gondola ride through Venice’s enchanting canals—the perfect ending to an immersive day in the Floating City. All entrance fees are included for a seamless and worry-free experience.
What's Included
- BASILICA ENTRY TICKETS 12 EURO EACH
- DOGE'S PALACE ENTRY TICKETS 35 EURO EACH INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
- Doge's palace and Basilic admission tickets
- Gondola ride
- English speaking local guide with professional license
- Lunch
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
Piazza San Marco
30124 Venezia VE, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Piazza San Marco
50 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Doge's Palace
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Basilica di San Marco
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Campo Santa Maria Formosa
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Fondamenta Nove
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Ponte di Rialto
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- 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).
- BASILICA ENTRY TICKETS 12 EURO EACH INCLUDED IN THE PRICE DOGE'S PALACE ENTRY TICKETS 35 EURO EACH INCLUDED IN THE PRICE 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
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: Will I get seasick on Skip-the-Line Venice Private Tour Including St Mark Doges Palace & Gondola Ride?
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Activity code: C-88259P6
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- BASILICA ENTRY TICKETS 12 EURO EACH.
- DOGE'S PALACE ENTRY TICKETS 35 EURO EACH INCLUDED IN THE PRICE.
- Doge's palace and Basilic admission tickets.
- Gondola ride.
- English speaking local guide with professional license.
- Lunch.
- Food and drinks.
- Gratuities.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Skip-the-Line Venice Private Tour Including St Mark Doges Palace & Gondola Ride is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Skip-the-Line Venice Private Tour Including St Mark Doges Palace & Gondola Ride will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
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.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- BASILICA ENTRY TICKETS 12 EURO EACH
- DOGE'S PALACE ENTRY TICKETS 35 EURO EACH INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
- Doge's palace and Basilic admission tickets
- Gondola ride
- English speaking local guide with professional license
- Lunch
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- 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).
- BASILICA ENTRY TICKETS 12 EURO EACH INCLUDED IN THE PRICE DOGE'S PALACE ENTRY TICKETS 35 EURO EACH INCLUDED IN THE PRICE 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
