Guided Tours

Venice in a Day: St. Mark’s Basilica, Doge’s Palace Guided Tour with Gondola Ride

4.6/5(84)

Linda C

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

Great tour. It included the three top points of interest especially if this is your first time in Venice. The tour agent was knowledgeable and friendly. I would highly recommend.

Manoj M

Group

Verified booking

Sep 2026

Excellent package for anyone visiting Venice for the first time. It covered almost all things one must see and planned in a very leisurely way so that it was not taxing. 9 hours just flew by and we had a wonderful one day see all vinice experience!

Michael H

Couple

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

Silvia was our amazing guide. Her knowledge was enthusiastically shared with us all. She looked after the group well ensuring we were all together and safe at all times.

Maria A

Group

Verified booking

May 2026

It's our first time in Venice and this tour helped with the further appreciation of the place, what with the historical commentaries of both the St Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace. Lucia, our tour guide, is very good, I would say. Her bluntless and funny remarks makes it more fun and enjoyable! The gondola ride is good for a first timer, although I was expecting the singing portiom, but I guess that needs to be booked differently eh. Our guide Jerome (can't remember his Venetian name), was also very good. I guess tour guides in Venice are better than some of the other Italian guides and we had a few tours! Thank you - we're definitely coming back !

Experience the best of Venice on this immersive day tour, featuring iconic sights like St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace.

Skip the queues at St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace, and immerse in their grandeur with a knowledgeable local guide.

From the water, take in the city of romance on a 30-minute gondola ride through the canals.

Add the magic of artisanal crafts to your day. Upgrade for a full-day trip to explore the vibrant islands of Murano and Burano, famous for glass-blowing and lace-making.

Guided tour of St. Mark's Basilica with skip-the-line entry

Guided tour of Doge's Palace with skip-the-line entry

Expert English-speaking guide

Shared gondola ride for 30 minutes

Round-trip transfers to/from Murano & Burano Islands (as per option selected)

Meals

You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Michael H
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
Silvia was our amazing guide. Her knowledge was enthusiastically shared with us all. She looked after the group well ensuring we were all together and safe at all times.
Patricia B
Couple
Verified booking
Sep 2026
Marco was a pleasant guide with a great sense of humor and ability to make things fun. We loved the experience and would definitely recommend!
Linda C
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
Great tour. It included the three top points of interest especially if this is your first time in Venice. The tour agent was knowledgeable and friendly. I would highly recommend.
Manoj M
Group
Verified booking
Sep 2026
Excellent package for anyone visiting Venice for the first time. It covered almost all things one must see and planned in a very leisurely way so that it was not taxing. 9 hours just flew by and we had a wonderful one day see all vinice experience!
Julio W
Group
Verified booking
Jun 2026
Historical knowledge of the tour personnel with a clever twist to the stories.👍

What to bring

Valid ID: Carry a valid ID for ticket checks and entry.

Comfortable footwear: Wear comfortable walking shoes as the tour involves walking through Venice’s streets and attractions.

What's not allowed

Photography at St. Mark's Basilica: Photography of any kind is not permitted inside the basilica.

Pets at St. Mark's Basilica: Pets are not allowed inside the basilica.

Large bags at St. Mark's Basilica: Large bags and backpacks are not permitted inside the basilica.

Photography equipment at Doge's Palace: Flash photography, tripods, selfie sticks, and commercial photography equipment are not allowed.

Accessibility

Wheelchair and stroller access: St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace are wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

Gondola accessibility: The gondola ride is not accessible for wheelchair users.

Additional information

Gondola seating: Seating arrangements may vary for balance and safety reasons, and you may not always be seated next to your partner.

Tour changes: The tour may not operate during exceptional high tides or religious functions at the basilica. In case of cancellation, it will be rescheduled or refunded.

Dress code: Clothing covering shoulders and knees is required to enter St. Mark's Basilica.

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