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Venice App: Golden Basilica, Doge's Palace & Gondola ride

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Venice, IT
3.8 (31)
Venice, IT
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Embark on a captivating journey through the historical and artistic heart of Venice with this 3-hour live guided tour. Discover the stunning Doge's Palace and the awe-inspiring Golden Basilica in Piazza San Marco, where you'll be immersed in their rich history and stunning artworks. Traverse the famous Bridge of Sighs and explore the terrace of the Basilica with its enchanting mosaics. But the adventure doesn't end there. Hop aboard a romantic gondola and glide through the picturesque Grand Canal, taking in the beauty of Venice's iconic landmarks along the way. And to top it all off, you'll have a mobile app to explore the Rialto and Saint’s Mark areas at your own pace. Prepare to be captivated by Venice's timeless charm and beauty on this unforgettable experience.

About this experience

  • Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
  • Admission Included
  • 3 hours
  • Suitable for 1-15 Participants
  • Small Group Tour, Private Tour
  • & Audio GuidedGuided Experience
  • Explore the stunning Golden Basilica of San Marco
  • Learn the endless history of the Doge's Palace
  • Enjoy a romantic gondola ride through the Grand Canal
  • Admire famous Venice landmarks during the gondola ride
  • Discover the best attractions and squares of Venice on a self-guided walking tour
  • Skip the Line”: Doge's Palace and Basilica
  • Skip the line ticket to visit by yourself Museo Correr, Biblioteca Marciana & Archeological Museum.
  • 30 minutes shared gondola ride
  • Shared guided tour of Doge Palace and Basilica by a qualified guide. The visit is monolingual.
  • APP for Doge Palace, Basilica, Islands & Gondola (only if selected; entrances fees are not included)
  • Mobile app to discover Venice by your self: audio guide with more than 200 point of interest.
  • Hotel pick-up
  • Food and drinks

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Introduction:

Experience the rich history and artistry of Venice with the Live Guided Tour: Golden Basilica, Doge's Palace & Gondola ride. This 3-hour tour takes you on a captivating journey through the heart of Venice, led by expert guides who will unveil the secrets and stories of the city's iconic landmarks.

What to expect?

During this tour, you can expect to explore the majestic Doge's Palace and the stunning Saint Mark's Basilica in Piazza San Marco. Marvel at the intricate artworks and learn about the fascinating history of the Venetian Republic. Don't forget to cross the famous Bridge of Sighs and enjoy the breathtaking view from the Basilica's terrace, where you can admire its mesmerizing mosaics. After the palace and basilica, immerse yourself in the romance of Venice with a gondola ride through the picturesque Grand Canal and its enchanting waterways. As you glide along, take in the sights of iconic landmarks such as the Fenice Opera House, Peggy Guggenheim Collection, and the Santa Maria della Salute Church. As an added bonus, you will have access to a mobile app that allows you to explore the Rialto and Saint Mark areas at your own pace.

Who is this for?

This tour is perfect for history and art enthusiasts, as well as anyone seeking a unique and enchanting experience in Venice. Whether you're a solo traveler, a couple on a romantic getaway, or a family looking to create lasting memories, this tour offers something for everyone.

Why book this?

This Live Guided Tour provides an immersive experience, allowing you to delve deep into the history and culture of Venice. With expert guides leading the way, you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of the Doge's Palace and the Saint Mark's Basilica, two of the city's most iconic landmarks. The gondola ride along the Grand Canal adds a touch of romance and allows you to soak in the breathtaking beauty of Venice from the water. Unlike other tours, this experience also includes a mobile app that enables you to explore additional areas of Venice, such as Rialto and Saint Mark, at your own pace. With the combination of guided tours and independent exploration, this package offers the best of both worlds.

Good to know:

For your convenience, the meeting point for the Doge's Palace and Basilica tour is easy to find. Simply follow the instructions provided and meet your guide at the designated location. Please note that the total duration of this tour is approximately 180 minutes, ensuring ample time to fully immerse yourself in the beauty and history of Venice.

Reviews:

Travelers who have embarked on this Live Guided Tour have been consistently impressed with the knowledgeable and engaging guides. They have praised the in-depth exploration of the Doge's Palace and the Saint Mark's Basilica, as well as the unforgettable gondola ride along the Grand Canal. Overall, reviewers have expressed high levels of satisfaction with this tour, citing it as a highlight of their trip to Venice.

How long before the event do I need to book?

  • You can book at any time before the event

Vouchers accepted in the following formats

  • Mobile

Is an adult required for the booking?

  • At least one adult or senior required per booking

Your Itinerary

Basilica di San Marco

Then, you will enjoy an amazing guided tour to the historical and famous Golden Basilica. You will admire stunning gold mosaics and marble inlays of the floors, sitting comfortably while our guide will show you the represented biblical scenes, the history and the particularities of this ancient basilica.

Admission Included

Doge's Palace

A guided tour in the Doge’s Palace the old seat of the Venetian political power. In his splendid rooms, immersed in hundreds of masterpieces of painting, the Doge and his Council controlled the ancient Republic of Venice. A professional guide will escort you in the halls of power and the bridge of Sighs to reach to the old prisons. You may visit by yourself the other magnificent palaces around St. Mark’s Square under the name of Procuratie with the same ticket!

Admission Included

Canal Grande

Enjoy a charming gondola ride through the most romantic waterways, passing under small bridges and along part of the Grand Canal! During your pleasant gondola ride you will admire the Mozart House, the famous La Fenice Theatre, Rio (Canal) “De le Ostreghe” and part of the spectacular Grand Canal where you will see the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Ca’ Dario Palace the Santa Maria de la Salute Church and other magnificent palaces. The only gondola tour with commentary: a mobile-guide which will explain the magnificent palaces and attractions around you! Venice Goes App is an innovative mobile app (included in the price) that you can download easily on your mobile, click here to know how to get it.

Admission Included

Piazza San Marco

(Pass by)

A personal walking tour is the best way to discover independently the most famous and marvelous areas of Venice: Accademia, San Marco and Rialto! 31 points of interest spread across the itinerary, among them you will see Campo Santo Stefano, Rialto Bridge with its typical market and the majestic Accademia Bridge! Of course, the audio-guide will escort you through the endless-history of Saint Mark’s Square and its breathtaking basin! Download the app on your device and you won’t get lost in the city! You will be able to visit Venice, corner by corner, step by step, at your pace.

Ponte di Rialto

(Pass by)

Later, enjoy the Audio guide with digital map to discover the 5 districts of Venice with their best attractions and squares, day or night, on a self-guided tour. Listen to the automatic audio narration of the city’s highlights, with more than 200 points of interest!

Reviews

(31)

3.8 (31)

Kimberly_D

Our tour guide (I don't know his name, but he was very GQ and tall) was informative and funny. The Gondola ride did not meet our expectations as those manning the ride (loading and unloading were rude).

B4570LFmassimom

Interesting gondola ride. Interesting commentary and ambience. Organised. I would rebook again. I recommend.

Milada_P

The beginning of the trip was not such good experience as the first tour guide, who was giving us instructions took so much time as she had to repeat the instruction several times. She should have waited for all the people on the list to arrive first and then give the instructions. The tour to Golden Basilica and Doge's Palace were great as we skiped the line. The second tour guide lady was very knowledgable, but in times it was hard to understand her due to accent and many people around. I was not able to attend the gondola ride as it was at 3:00 pm and I was flying out from Venice at 4:00 pm.

catherinedF6744YN

This tour was awesome! Nico, our guide was so knowledgeable and pleasant…the tour was perfect. Nico speaks perfect English and is a native of Venice, so he was able to give in depth answers to all of our questions. We passed by huge lines to enter the Doge’s Palace and the fantastic Basilica. He took us to the old prison area and was super informative along the entire tour-Nico pointed out small details and made the experience so interesting for our group of 6 adults and a toddler. The gondola ride at the end was fun and great for photos. Love, love, love Venice and this is the perfect tour to see the highlights.

Anonymous

More than ample time was spent in both the Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Basilica...making for both a beautiful & educational experience!

Allison_C

Loved the tour of the St Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace. Gina our guide was lovely, funny and informative. She is a fantastic story teller. The only downside was the tours were very big groups and there was no information about when or how the Gondola ride would take place. I had to contact the operator to find out when and how. It was hours later at 4pm so don’t expect the tour to finish within hours it’s a whole day tour!

Julia_K

I highly recommend this place, especially to couples. It is so romantic. If you have a honey moon, you should go to Venice.

Christina_E

Great experience for history buffs. A little too long and detailed for teens and children. I loved the detail but at times it was exhaustive and I just wanted it to go a little faster touching on main points. Loved the skip the lines and access to Doge’s palace and St Marks. The gondola ride was special. Great package because we got to see and understand a little history while we are here.

schroedm

Although the sights to see on this tour were memorable, so was the stress understanding where to meet and how to redeem tickets. Venice can be a confusing and a crowded place to navigate and finding how to redeem our tickets to the tours was very frustrating. The link with the address they sent us took us to a place that was not correct. We were looking for the Post Office and it was very difficult to find, even though we gave ourselves time to get there. Once we finally got assigned to our group, the guide told us to wait in a spot and he would be right back and the next thing we knew, he was talking (we had earpieces to hear the tour) but we couldn't find him because his flag he was carrying did not have the number of our group like other group leaders had. That was so frantic and we were stressed to try to find the right group among hundreds of people in other groups. By the time we had found him, we had already missed a good part of the introduction which was very unfortunate. Our guide did speak English, but he was hard to understand because of the fast cadence of his speech, and unnatural breaks in sentences. It was nice to be able to access both the Palace and the Basilica without having to wait in really long lines, especially because it was VERY hot so that was one positive. The most frustrating part was that the duration of this tour was 3 hours, however, what I found out was that the palace and basilica tour was in the morning and the gondola ride was going to be that afternoon so that messed up with our other afternoon tour we had booked. Because our afternoon tour was also hard to find, we missed the boat and had to reschedule that one so we did get to do the gondola ride which was fine. All in all, I did appreciate how we were able to change our times, but this operator needs to do a better job of helping its participants find the location.

MollyDink

We weren't able to book ANYTHING else at such a late date. No explanation, no nothing, just a LAST MINUTE cancelation. Thanks for NOTHING!!
Collected by Evendo, Tripadvisor & Viator
2024-05-21 22:47
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