Guided Tours

St. Mark's Basilica Guided Tour With Gondola Ride

St Mark's Basilica exterior with gondola on Venice canal.

Gondola gliding through Venice canal with view of St. Mark's Basilica in background.

Gondola gliding under a stone bridge on a narrow canal in Venice, Italy.

Highlights

Bypass long queues and dive deep into the cultural and architectural history of St. Mark’s Basilica during a 1.5-hour guided tour.
Marvel at the basilica with your local guide as they narrate intriguing stories about its history and design.
Discover the basilica’s breathtaking interiors, intricate mosaics, and Byzantine architecture as you explore with your group of 10 people.
Enjoy a tranquil glimpse into Venice’s daily life as you glide along the canals on a traditional gondola ride.
Float beneath arched bridges and alongside historic buildings and experience Venice from its waterways.

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

Exclusions

Transportation
Meals
Gratuities

Cancellation Policy

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

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Martin

3/5

Jan, 2025

The guide was dificult to keep up with and quite difficult to understand. The guide had no interest in assisting us with the next part of our booking - the Gondola ride. THe booking dstated that we had a 2.5 hour experience. It actually turned out to be about one hour in the Basicila follwed by a 3.5 hour gap before a 20 minute gondola ride. Nowhere were we informed that this gap existed - I had to ring hte service number to speak to a representative who informed me tha thte gondola ride was taking place miud afternoon. This required us to rearrange our plans for our group of 10 people for hte remainder of the day.

Irish

3/5

Jul, 2024

our guide speaks English but it was so hard for our party of 7 to understand him, he speaks so fast and his accent is strong, we were not able to ubderstand most if what he was saying. the head phones they provided are not the best either. for the price we paid, would be nice if we get our money's worth but did not.

Adrian

3/5

May, 2024

I had to call customer service because it was not clear the meeting point and the area was overcrowded, with the guide Bianca everything was great and the lady was charming and very well explained. The gondola ride we had to cancel it because of the inclement weather and the storm.

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Straforini

5/5

Jun, 2024

All great to do again absolutely 👍😉🎉🎉

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Clari

5/5

May, 2024

It was great. The places are beautiful. The information on how to change the walcher was faulty and caused us difficulties.

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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.

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.

My tickets

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.