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$206
Semi Private St. Mark’s Basilica & Doge’s Palace Tour with Gondola Ride
Use timed entry tickets to enter Venice’s biggest monuments, back to back, with an expert guide
3 h 30 min
Max 12 Guests
Experience the floating city’s most prestigious landmarks with the elegance and attention to detail that only a semi private tour provides. This elevated journey takes you through Venice with an expert guide and plenty of time for questions. From the hushed beauty of St. Mark’s Basilica to the Doge’s Palace, and iconic Grand Canal, every moment is heightened by a small-group setting. It's the perfect choice for travelers seeking a streamlined, small-group introduction to Venice.
What's included
Conquer Venice's top 3 must-dos with time for questions
Expert English-speaking guide
Timed-entry ticket at St. Mark’s Basilica
Timed-entry ticket at the Doge’s Palace
Guided tour of St. Mark’s Basilica & Doge’s Palace
30-minute shared gondola ride
Semi private experience
Guide tips
Itinerary
Meet your guide in St. Mark's Square
Your tour begins in the heart of the city. Meet your expert guide and semi private group among the soaring clock towers and historic cafés of St. Mark’s Square. Receive your headsets and prepare to enter the most famous religious site in the lagoon.
Enter the golden St. Mark's Basilica
Next, use your pre-reserved tickets to step into the glittering interior of St. Mark’s Basilica. Learn about the thousand-year-old mosaics and the seafaring empire that brought these treasures to the city while standing on ancient marble floors.
Explore the Doge’s Palace
Then, your semi private group moves into the Doge’s Palace, the Venetian Gothic palace that served as the center of political power for centuries. See the lavish council chambers and the Great Council Hall while learning about the ambitious leaders who shaped the history of the Mediterranean. Enjoy time to interact with your guide and ask questions.
Cross the Bridge of Sighs
Next, cross the Bridge of Sighs, the famous white limestone bridge that connects the palace to the old prisons. Look out through the stone grates to see the last view prisoners had of the water before descending into the historic cells.
Relax on a gondola ride
After exploring the Doges Palace, split into two groups and board a traditional gondola boat for a quiet tour of the back canals. After exploring the city by land, enjoy this peaceful perspective of the water. Relax and take in beautiful views as your professional gondolier navigates the tight bends and stone arches.
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Wed, 27 May 2026
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