GONDOLA RIDE & ST. MARK’S BASILICA - SKIP THE LINE
Explore Venice through a peaceful gondola ride and one of its symbols: St. Mark's Basilica
Additional Information
Please Note :
• Wear appropriate clothes to enter the Basilica (no bare knees or shoulders)
• For security reasons backpacks are not allowed into the Basilica
• This is a shared gondola (up to five people for each one)
• No refund will be provided for no shows or late arrivals
• The Gondola Ride will take place also with rain, only in case of very heavy rain it might be cancelled and the tour will be refunded (if not taken another day/time)
Itinerary
• Small canals around St Mark's Square
• La Fenice Theater seen from the water
• La Salute Church seen from the Grand Canal
• St. Mark’s Basilica (interiors)
Note : Infant *MUST be seated on a parent’s lap
Note : Free sale until 8.00am of the departure date - No need reconfirmation from us
Note : Please note that the Basilica tickets sell out quickly therefore for last minute requests we do not guarantee availability.
The tour will NOT operate during the following dates: Dec 8th and 25th, Jan 1st and 6th, Mar 28th, 29th, 31st pm, Apr 25th am, Aug 15th am, Nov 1st am
Highlights
- Discover one of the symbols of Venice as well one of the most beautiful cathedrals in the world
- Skip the line, no more time wasted waiting in line
- Learn about the symbols and the history of the Basilica’s interiors
- Photography opportunities
- The charm of Venice seen from the water
What's included
- Qualified tour guide
- Skip the line entrance ticket to the Basilica
- Entrance to the Basilica’s Museum & Terrace
- Personal headsets
- Boarding assistance to the gondola
- Commentary of any sort during the gondola ride
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pick-up/drop-off
- Pala d’Oro
Overview
Visit one among the most renowned and amazing cathedrals in the world: St. Mark's Basilica This is the place where Eastern and Western architecture run into each other, as majestic in its exteriors, as reach in the history itwitnessed and represents.
Here, we will learn more about the everlasting history of Venice, about St Mark and how his ruins came to rest and be shielded here.
Surrounded by the Basilica’s beautiful golden mosaics and marble inlays, the guide will take you along the history and the special features of this unique masterpiece of Byzantine art. Afterwards, discover Venice as locals have been doing since far back in time, sliding among the narrow canals and admiring the masterpiece of architectures, water reflections and peace away from the crowded alleys.
During this ride, we will have the chance to admire some among Venice's most famous and beautiful sites seen from the water, a rare sight that can be seen only on a gondola.
Cancellation policy
Refundable : until 24 hours before no charge, after that full amount will be charged