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Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Basilica Guided Tour with Gondola Ride

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Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Basilica Guided Tour with Gondola Ride

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Enjoy Skip-the-line to explore two of the most iconic buildings in Venice. Learn the history of the Venetian Republic and discover the masterpieces of art, as you walk the corridors and halls of both the Venetian doges and the St Mark’s Basilica. Drown yourself in the golden mosaics and other treasures as you also walk over the famous Bridge of Sighs. Further, join us for an enchanting gondola ride along the Grand Canal and the inner canals of Venice.

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St. Mark's Basilica Tour

Walk your way to the entrance of the Cathedral, and skip the line at the entrance to the cathedral. Inside this Golden Basilica, the guide with explains to you the famous fact about the incredible golden mosaics and the masterpieces of Byzantine art which you’ll be awed by! Byzantine arts are a unique artwork in Italy and mosaics are found in the church’s atrium, you’ll have the pleasure to savour beautiful gold mosaics and marble inlays of the floors, while the guide will show you the represented biblical scenes from the Old Testaments, the history and the particularities of this ancient basilica.

The guide will also point out a treasury view which is a splendour of religious art collections over the centuries, where you’ll admire the altarpiece of Pala d’Oro an exquisite example of Byzantine art with its thousands of gems and precious stones.

Doge's Palace Guided Tour

Once you are inside the Doge's Palace you'll be introduced to the features of the palace and the history of the Republic of Venice. In the grand rooms, you’ll see hundreds of artistic masterpieces and as you explore the hallways, you’ll see the magnificent golden staircase with Byzantine and Oriental architecture masterpieces collided on the walls. The guide will escort you and point out some of the most famous works of Tintoretto, Veronese, and other important artists’ artwork for you to admire.

Next, you’ll have access to the armoury which contains a vast collection of armaments and weapons from different periods. Then, you’ll discover the legendary Bridge of Sighs which is connected to the prison from the Doges Palace. Finally, feel the anguish of the prisoners, who after crossing the bridge entered into the darkness as you'll cross the Bridge of Sighs, peeking out at the crowds below for the last time just like the prisoners in the 18th century.

45 Minutes Gondola Ride

Start your Gondola Ride by boarding from the gondola station Bacino Orseolo, located behind Piazza San Marco. Be lulled by the gentle sway of the lagoon as you move deeper into the minor canals, and coast past lesser-known areas to see quaint corners and majestic palaces from a new perspective. The tour continues until it reaches the Grand Canal by travelling along the smaller, more picturesque canals, such as Rio dei Barcaroli, where Mozart's home is, and Rio dell'Ovo.

From there, on the right you will see the magnificence of the Rialto Bridge, which is the oldest bridge across the canal and is regarded as a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture and engineering. On the left, you will see important buildings such as Ca' Farsetti, the seat of the city hall, and Palazzo Grimani, the largest building with a view of the Grand Canal and the seat of the Court of Appeal.

The tour continues to Rio San Luca where you can see Ponte del Teatro, the bridge between the façade of the church of San Luca and that of the Rossini cinema, and Ponte di San Paternian, the bridge connects Campo Manin to Calle San Paternian. There you will see Palazzo Manin, the residence of the last Doge of Venice Ludovico Manin, which is now the Bank of Italy's headquarters.

This 45 minutes gondola tour will end again at the same boarding point, it’ll be a hassle-free and not overwhelming tour to discover this enchanted city with our Gondola tour.

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Highlights
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Embark on a guided tour with a professional experienced and Skip the lines to enter the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica without delay
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Pass through impressive halls where the Doges ruled the Most Serene Republic of Venice
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Admire the golden mosaics and other treasures of St. Mark’s Basilica
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Embark on a 45 minutes Gondola tour
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Discover the city and its picturesque as you glide down small canals and into the larger Grand Canal

Includes
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Officially certified guide
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Radio system to hear the guide
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Ticket and reservation to St Mark's Basilica and Pala d’Oro
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Ticket and reservation to Doge's Palace
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45 minutes Gondola Ride
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Commentary in English by gondolier during the activity
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Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation to or from attractions
Guided tour on the gondola
Entrance tickets to the attractions not mentioned under inclusions

Meeting Point
Doge’s Palace Tour and St Mark’s Basilica

Meet your guide in front of the Colonna di San Marco in Piazzetta S. Marco, 30124 Venezia.

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45 Minutes Gondola Tour

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Please be present at all meeting points 15 minutes before departure time in order to avoid any delay


Know before you go
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Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
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The attraction is not wheelchair or stroller accessible.
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The skip-the-line access is guaranteed, even during peak season (except in the event of delays or strikes by the museum management).
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Photography is not allowed only inside the Cathedral.
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The tour does not operate in case of exceptional high tide or in case of religious functions (in these cases it can be rearranged or refunded).
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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).
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A refusal of entry due to an inappropriate dress code, the tour will not be rescheduled or refunded.
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Please be aware that smoking is prohibited on the gondola.
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Bulky baggage of more than 16 litres in size is not permitted on board a gondola.
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The tour does not operate in case of exceptional high tide or in case of religious functions (in these cases it can be rearranged or refunded).
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For security reasons sacks, bags or knapsacks are not allowed inside the basilica and the palace.
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Subject to favourable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or a full refund.
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Please note that the tour requires a minimum number of guests to run.
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Please note that if you arrive after the tour start time you will not be able to join and will not be refunded or have your tour rescheduled.
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There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements, in the event of this occurring you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
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Recommended to carry a Passport, ID card or a Digital copy of an Identity Document.
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Recommended to wear comfortable shoes.

Health restrictions
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Not recommended for travellers suffering from claustrophobia, vertigo or cardio-respiratory disorders.
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Not recommended for children under 6 years.
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