Guided Tours

Venice Half-Day Guided Tour with Gondola Ride

Tour guide leading a group through St. Mark's Basilica in Venice, showcasing the intricate mosaic and marble inlays, as part of the Venice Full-Day Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Entry to St. Mark’s & Doge’s Palace

Tour guide and visitors in St. Mark's Basilica

Guide and tour group outside the Doge's Palace on a Venice Full-Day Guided Tour

Lady taking a picture at the Bridge of Sighs

Immerse yourself in Venice with a half-day walking tour of secret locales, skip-the-line entry to 2 monuments, and a tranquil gondola ride.

Highlights

Witness Venice's splendor on a half-day guided tour, covering key sights with an expert English-speaking guide.
With skip-the-line access, dive into learning about the golden grandeur of St. Mark's Basilica and the dark tales of Doge's Palace swiftly.
Savor the serenity of a 30-minute gondola ride through the city's enchanting canals, a quintessential Venetian experience.
Discover the city's hidden gems, from quiet backstreets to the bustling Rialto Market and the iconic Rialto Bridge, the oldest bridge across the Grand Canal.
Fun fact: A beautiful white limestone bridge passes over the Rio di Palazzo canal and connects the prison to the interrogation rooms in the Doge's Palace, known as the Bridge of Sighs.

Inclusions

Half-day guided tour of Venice
Expert English or French-speaking guide
Guided tour of St. Mark’s Basilica with skip-the-line entry
Guided tour of Doge's Palace with skip-the-line entry
30-min gondola ride

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Your experience

The splendors of Venice in a day

An enchanting journey unfolds as you immerse in the rich streets and bubbling culture of Venice. Begin at Piazza San Marco and skip the lines at the famous St. Mark's Basilica where your local guide is set to reveal its intriguing tales. Admire the intricate details of this ‘Church of Gold’ as your guide narrates the historical events of its fiery destruction and rebuilding in the 10th century. This was once the Doge's private chapel before becoming the city's cathedral, a grandeur you're sure to sense.

Secret corners and serene waterways

Meander through labyrinthine alleys, discovering hidden gems only locals know en route to the iconic Rialto Bridge. Follow your guide through the lively Rialto Market, a gastronomic hotspot that has satisfied appetites for a staggering 7 centuries! Next, gear up for the exclusive quintessential gondola ride. Glide through idyllic canals and soak in the city's charm from a unique perspective.

A palace and a prison

After a brief break to grab your lunch, head on over to Doge’s Palace. The day's exploration culminates with a guided tour of this Gothic masterpiece, once the heart of political intrigue and power. Traverse the eerie Bridge of Sighs, which offered prisoners their last glimpse of Venetian beauty before their incarceration.

Itinerary

St. Mark’s Basilica
Rialto Bridge and Market
Venetian gondola ride
Lunch break
Doge's Palace

Know before you go

What to bring

It’s recommended to wear comfortable walking shoes.
Please note that for entry into St. Mark’s Basilica, knees and shoulders must be covered for all guests.

What's not allowed

Due to security reasons, luggage and big bags are not allowed inside the Basilica and Doge's Palace.
Each gondola can accommodate a maximum of 5 people; the seat on board cannot be chosen, but will be assigned by the gondolier depending on the guests' weight.
Pets are not allowed on board the gondola.

Accessibility

The tour is stroller and pram accessible.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.