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Visit: Gondola Station - Santa Maria del Giglio, Campiello Traghetto, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy

We start our combination tour with a classical gondola ride, 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.
As you sit back and take in the views, you will inevitably become involved in the friendly banter of the gondoliers - as much a part of Venetian culture as the gondola itself!
This charming tour will take you one step closer to the romantic facades of Venice and will enable you to understand what it was to be truly Venetian.

Duration: 30 minutes

Visit: Doge's Palace, Piazza San Marco, 1, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy

The tour then continues as we skip the line into the Doge's Palace, a magnificent combination of Byzantine, Gothic and Renaissance architecture.Once the residence of the Doge (Duke) the elected ruler of the city. We pass through lavish chambers and also cross the bridge of Sighs making our way though the new prisons.

If you keep the Doge's Palace ticket at the end of the tour we can also visit on your own the Correr museum in Saint Mark's square.

Duration: 1 hour

Visit: Basilica di San Marco, San Marco 328, 30124 Venice Italy

In the last part of the tour you will discover the buildings in the square and then we skip the line into Saint Marks Basilica which majestically symbolise the lagoon and enshrines the city’s history and Saints relics. With its awe – inspiring gold mosaics our talented guide will walk you through to one of the main highlights of the Saint Mark's Basilica, the “Pala d’Oro” (Golden altar), with masterpieces by generations of Venetian Goldsmiths, universally recognized as one of the most refined and accomplished works of Byzantine craftsmanship and the most precious treasure in the Saint Mark's Basilica.

Duration: 1 hour

Visit: Museo Correr, Piazza San Marco San Marco 52, 30124 Venice Italy

At the end of the tour, keep your Doge's Palace ticket to visit on your own: Museo Correr, Museo Archeologico Nazionale and Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana in Saint Mark's square, opposite side of the Saint Mark's Basilica.

Duration: 1 hour

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Included

Skip the line and entrance fees of the Saint Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace
30 minutes shared Classic gondola ride (no guide);
Audio headset for tour commentary while more than 10 pax on group;
English speaking guide
Entry/Admission - Gondola Station - Santa Maria del Giglio
Entry/Admission - Basilica di San Marco
Guaranteed to skip the lines

Not included

Upstairs of Saint Marks Basilica is not included;
Secret itineraries of Doge's Palace – we do not enter into these rooms;
Hotel pick up and drop off;
Food and Drink.

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Check-in is 15 minutes prior to the booked tour start time;
This activity is not wheelchair accessible;
This activity operates rain or shine;
This tour in gondola is not guided. Shared gondola with max. 6 people per gondola;
Shoulders and knees must be covered in the Basilica;
Backpacks are NOT allowed inside the Basilica and Doge's Palace;
On very few occasions Saint Mark's Basilica may be closed due to religious ceremonies, public holidays, private events or high water and we are not always informed in advance;
At the end of the tour, keep your Doge's Palace ticket to visit: Museo Correr, Museo Archeologico Nazionale and Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana in Saint Mark's square.
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers