St. Mark's Basilica Guided Tour With Gondola Ride
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Description
Your experience
Venice is a city of timeless charm, and few experiences capture its essence better than a guided tour of St. Mark’s Basilica and a traditional gondola ride. These activities offer a perfect blend of history, art, and the unique beauty of Venice.
St. Mark’s Basilica
St. Mark’s Basilica is a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture and one of Venice’s most iconic landmarks. Built in the 9th century to house the relics of St. Mark, the basilica is adorned with over 8,000 square meters of golden mosaics that depict biblical stories and historical events. Its intricate marble floors and the famous Pala d’Oro, a golden altarpiece studded with precious gems, are must-see highlights.
Guided tours reveal fascinating stories about the basilica’s history, including treasures brought back from Constantinople during the Crusades, making it not just a place of worship but also a symbol of Venice’s power and artistic heritage.
Classic Venetian gondola ride
A gondola ride through Venice’s canals offers a unique perspective of the city. As you glide beneath charming bridges, like the Rialto Bridge, and past historic buildings, you’ll escape the bustling streets and discover quieter waterways that reveal the city’s serene beauty.
Inclusions
- Skip-the-line entry to St. Mark’s Basilica
- Guide tour of St. Mark’s Basilica
- Gondola ride along Venice’s canals and waterways
- Expert English-speaking local guide
Additional Information
Know before you go
What’s not allowed
- Food and drinks are not allowed inside the basilica.
- Photography, filming, tripods, and camera equipment are strictly prohibited inside the basilica.
- Certain types of clothing, like shorts, skirts, and sleeveless tops, are strictly prohibited inside the basilica.
- Pets are not allowed.
- Avoid carrying backpacks, large bags, suitcases, and tote bags, as they are not allowed inside the basilica.
Accessibility
St. Mark’s Basilica
- This experience is wheelchair accessible
- St. Mark’s Basilica is mostly wheelchair accessible with dedicated entrances, ramps, lifts, and stair lifts available for easy movement.
- The Loggia dei Cavalli Terrace is not accessible due to a steep staircase and uneven terrain.
- Guide dogs and service animals are allowed inside St. Mark’s Basilica.
Gondola ride
- This experience is not wheelchair accessible.
Additional information
- Seating arrangements within a gondola may vary for balance and safety reasons, it may not be possible to sit next to your partner.
- The tour may not operate under high tide conditions or during religious functions at the basilica. In the event of cancellation, your tour will either be rescheduled or refunded for your convenience.
Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
Meeting point
- Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.
Terms & Conditions
Super Flexible Cancellation Policy
You may cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
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