Combined city tour that allows you to skip the line to the Saint Marks Basilica, discovering its byzantine history and the glittering mosaics and the Doge's Palace, once the residence of the Doge.
End the tour with a classic gondola ride through the venetian canals!
- Combine super saver includes 3 of the best-selling tours in Venice
- Great photos opportunities!
- Local and appassionate guide
| Included | • Guided Tour inside the Doge's Palace |
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| Not included | • Hotel pick-up and drop-off |
| Duration | 2 Hours 30 Minutes |
| Important information | MEETING POINT: https://maps.app.goo.gl/iu3tveLzsqpRwyXd7 PLEASE SHOW TWICE YOUR VOUCHER, ONE TIME FOR EACH MEETING POINT!!!
• Check-in is 15 minutes prior to booked tour start time
Emergency Number: It is your responsibility to be at the meeting point punctually. |
Venue
TU.RI.VE. Meeting Point, Calle larga de l'Ascension, Venezia, VE, Italia
Offered by
Venice Events
Further information
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.
Hear about the different roles played by the Doge and his counsellors, be entertained by our informative guide and learn about the history of the Venetian legends as you walk through the eerie, narrow passageways towards the prison cells whilst learning about the prisoners and of course, Casanova, perhaps Venice's most famous and intriguing escapee.
The tour then continues into Saint Marks Basilica, which majestically symbolizes the lagoon and enshrines the city’s history and Saints relics. With its awe – inspiring gold mosaics our talented guide will walk you through the church.
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).
The appointment will be 15 min before the departure time behind the Correr museum in Saint Marks square (in front of the post office). On this unique exploration of the Venetian romantic canals, unwind and relax into the gentle rhythms and movements of the Grand Canal, appreciating the skill involved in steering the gondola through the intricate waterways of the city.
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
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Gondola ride was a bit disappointing the seating was very uncomfortable.
Hello Terry , Thank you for your kind feedback. We are very grateful you could join us for this tour. We hope to welcome you back in the future. We are happy you enjoyed the guide.
Good value for a fairly comprehensive tour.
