Venice Day Tour: Doge’s Palace, Basilica, and Gondola Ride – Venice, Italy

EXPERIENCE:

Make the most of your time in Venice with this combination tour that offers a guided tour of Doge’s Palace, Saint Mark’s Basilica and terrace, St. Mark’s Museum with skip-the-line entry tickets, as well as a 30-minute gondola ride along the charming waterways of the city.
Enjoy a guided tour of Doge’s Palace to discover its splendid rooms and countless masterpieces. Explore the halls of power where the Doge ruled the ancient Republic of Venice.

Next head to Saint Mark’s Basilica, also known as the Golden Basilica because of its magnificent mosaics adorned with pure gold. Learn the history and meaning of the many artworks decorating the church. Admire the treasury, a magnificent centuries-old collection of relics and precious items.

Visit the Basilica’s terrace with a copy of the famous horses, the quadriga of St. Mark. From this spectacular location admire the most beautiful view of the heart of Venice: St Mark’s Square.

Discover St. Mark’s Museum and admire objects of various kinds and origins belonging to the Basilica.

Later in the afternoon, take a romantic gondola ride along the charming waterways of Venice. Paddle along to the impressive Grand Canal. See the houses of Mozart and Desdemona, La Fenice Theatre, Rio de le Ostreghe, the Peggy Guggenheim Collection Palace, a breathtaking overview of Saint Mark’s basin, and more.

Your tour also includes a bonus app, featuring a digital map and audio guide. Use the app to explore the city at your own pace, and listen to fascinating narration as you admire 200 of the city’s attractions including La Fenice Theater, Rialto Bridge, and more.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Discover the magnificent halls of power at the Doge’s Palace
Ride a gondola down the romantic waterways and on the Grand Canal
Admire the golden mosaics of Saint Mark’s Basilica and its stunning treasury
Receive a bonus app including a digital map and audio guide

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