Venice Private Tour: St Mark's, Doge's Palace & Gondola Ride

Highlights

Itinerary

1. 1

   St. Mark's Square

   San Marco Piazza, or St. Mark's Square, holds a special place in the hearts of both locals and tourists in Venice. Steeped in history, culture, and breathtaking architecture, this famous square is often considered the heart of the city. One of the most striking features of San Marco Piazza is its stunning architecture. Dominated by the majestic St. Mark's Basilica, the square is a showcase of Byzantine art and architecture. The basilica's iconic domes, intricate mosaics, and ornate façade create a mesmerizing backdrop for anyone visiting. As you stand in the square, it's impossible to ignore the stunning details that have drawn admirers for centuries. Whether you're an architecture aficionado or simply appreciate beautiful buildings, the basilica alone is enough to warrant a visit.

   30 minutes•Admission free•See on map

2. 2

   Visit the Patriarchal Cathedral Basilica of Saint Mark, known as St-Mark's Basilica with our skip the line tickets. Admire the beauty of Venice biggest church and its richly decorated interiors of brozen and mosaic.

   30 minutes•Admission included

3. 3

   Doge's Palace

   Visit the ancient seat of Venice government and residence of the Doge. The Doge’s Palace in Venice is the symbol of the power of the Republic of Venice and is famous for being a masterpiece of Venetian Gothic architecture. Admire the rich artistic and sculptural heritage commissioned and collected for centuries by its Doges and the collection of fine arts from Venice artists.

   1h 30m•Admission included•See on map

4. 4

   Enjoy a gondola tour in Venice

   30 minutes•Admission included

Meeting point

The guide will meet you in front of Sain Mark's Basilica main entrance with a card sign that has our company name on it.

The map shows Venice. The exact meeting point is the address above.Open larger map

Pickup

• Everyone meets at the start point

Know before you go

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• 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
• The cost of the tour includes a private gondola ride
• The cost of the tour includes all necessary tickets, including Doge's Palace tickets (35€ per person) and St. Mark's tickets (10€ per person)
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking

Cancellation and refunds

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.