THE GOLDEN BASILICA (SKIP THE LINE) + GRAND CANAL GONDOLA RIDE

1 hour and 30 minutes

Easy

Enjoy a guided visit to the Golden Basilica of Saint Mark! Venice is stunning, enjoy it with this amazing tour! Relax with this charming Gondola ride along the Canal Grande and the minor venetian romantic waterways!

Enjoy a guided tour in one of the most majestic cathedrals of the world! On this tour, escorted by a local guide  prepared in accordance with the Curia of Venice, enjoy a full visit of this masterpiece of byzantine art, unique of its kind in Italy, you'll have the pleasure to savour beautiful gold mosaics and marble stones of the floors,  while our guide will show you the represented biblical scenes, the history and the particularities of this ancient Basilica; enjoy the view of the Treasury, a splendor of the religious art collected along the centuries.

Visit the Basilica's Terrace with the copies of the famous horses, From this spectacular location admire the most beautiful view of heart of Venice: St. Mark’s Square.

Discover St. Mark’s Museum where to admire objects of various kinds and origins belonging to the Basilica, including the quadriga of St. Mark’s, the famous horses, moved from its original in the terrace after the last restoration.

During the afternoon, enjoy a relaxing gondola ride on the Grand Canal (S. Maria della Salute area) and minor canals (Fenice area).

As the city passes around you, your authentic gondola slices the canal water in a quiet rush. Glide along the Grand Canal and venture into small, peaceful waterways.

What's included?
  • Entry or admission fee
  • Shared guided tour by qualified and experienced guide
  • 1 hour skip the line Basilica guided tour
  • Shared gondola ride 30 minutes without commentary
  • Audio receiver devices included in case of groups over 10 people
Exclusions
    Please note
      • Bookings can be cancelled with no charge up to 24 hours before the service.
      • The tour does not operate in case of exceptional high tide or in case of unplanned religious functions (in these cases it can be postponed to the later schedule/day after otherwise it will be refunded).
      • ATTENTION: The visit to the Basilica is at 10:45 AM - the gondola ride is at 3:00 PM. Please consider the gap of time between the basilica and the gondola ride.
      • Unfortunately the tour is not totally accessible for wheelchair users or people with walking disabilities.
      • Comfortable shoes and appropriate clothes suggested
      • It is mandatory to be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the departure time
      • Each gondola can host maximum 5 people; the seat aboard will be assigned by the gondolier
      • The itinerary could change in case of wind or bad weather
      • For the visit of the Basilica suitable clothing is required (no shorts)
      What to bring