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St. Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace, Gondola Ride Guided Tour + History Gallery

4 hours

Easy

Discover the wonders of Venice with an expert tour guide. Visit Doge’s Palace and Saint Mark’s Basilica, enjoy a romantic gondola ride along the Grand Canal and its minor waterways.

✨ Splendors of the Serenissima — Doge’s Palace, Saint Mark’s Basilica + Gondola Ride + History Gallery ✨
Uncover the grandeur of Venice with this immersive combination tour that brings together art, power, faith, and romance — all in one unforgettable experience.

🎭 Doge’s Palace – A Journey Through Power and Prestige
Step inside the political heart of the ancient Republic.
With your expert guide, explore the magnificent Doge’s Palace, where Gothic splendor meets state secrets, and legends echo through opulent halls.

  • Walk through the grand chambers where laws were made and justice handed down
  • Admire priceless masterpieces by Venetian greats like Tintoretto and Veronese
  • Cross the iconic Bridge of Sighs and descend into the palace prisons

🌟 Saint Mark’s Basilica – The Golden Church of Venice
Next, visit one of the world’s most breathtaking churches — Saint Mark’s Basilica, with skip-the-line access.
Often called the Basilica d’Oro for its shimmering gold mosaics, it’s a true marvel of art and devotion.

  • Be dazzled by the glowing Byzantine mosaics and their heavenly scenes
  • Learn the meaning behind the basilica’s rich iconography and religious symbols
  • Visit the Treasury, a stunning collection of sacred relics, jewels, and ancient artifacts

🛶 Gondola Ride – Venice from the Water
No visit to Venice is complete without gliding through its canals.
Your 30-minute gondola ride takes you beyond the postcard views and into the city’s true essence.

  • Float down the Grand Canal, Venice’s majestic main waterway
  • See Mozart’s House, the Teatro La Fenice, and the elegant Peggy Guggenheim Collection Palace
  • Cruise through the charming Rio de le Ostreghe, one of Venice’s lesser-known but most scenic canals

🎥 + History Gallery Experience – Venice in Virtual Reality
Begin your tour with a step back in time thanks to a cutting-edge VR headset experience inside the History Gallery of Venice.

  • Witness Piazza San Marco as it appeared in centuries past
  • See Saint Mark’s Basilica as the Doge’s private chapel
  • Explore the Doge’s Palace in its original fortress form
  • A vivid journey through time, crafted to ignite the imagination

Highlights:
✅ Guided tour of Doge’s Palace with expert narration
✅ Skip-the-line entrance to Saint Mark’s Basilica and Treasury
✅ 30-minute gondola ride through iconic and hidden canals
✅ + Virtual reality experience at the History Gallery of Venice

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Whether it’s your first glimpse of Venice or a long-awaited return, this experience brings together the city’s sacred, political, and romantic soul — all in one extraordinary day.

What's included?
    • Skip-the-line ticket to St. Mark's Basilica
    • Skip-the-line ticket to Doge's Palace
    • Access to Museums in Saint Mark's Square (Correr Museum, National Archeological Museum, and Marciana Library)
    • Guided tour of the Doge's Palace and Saint Mark's Basilica
    • 20-minute gondola introductory experience 
    • Shared 30-minute gondola ride
    • The History Gallery: virtual reality experience
    Exclusions
      • Access to St. Mark's Basilica Pala d'Oro
      • Access to St. Mark's Basilica Terrace and Museum
      Please note
        • The official St. Mark’s Basilica ticket price is €12.00 per person (standard) or €24.00 with terrace access; the remaining part of the price covers assistance at the meeting point, accompanied entry with a certified guide or host, access to the Venice Gallery with a dedicated VR experience, the use of an audio guide or radio system with earphones and sales costs.
        • A valid ID document is mandatory for security checks at the entrance to the Basilica.
        • Unfortunately this tour is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or people with walking disabilities.
        • In the case of exceptionally poor weather and high or low tides, the gondola ride will be canceled. The gondola fee will be refunded
        • In the case of unplanned church services, or during days of exceptionally high tide, access to Saint Mark's Basilica may not be possible. In this case, you may be offered an alternate tour, or choose to take the tour another day
        • Due to security reasons, luggage and big bags are not allowed inside the Basilica and Doge's Palace
        • For the visit to the basilica, clothing appropriate to the place of worship is required (NO bare legs and shoulders)
        What to bring