Venice In a Day: Explore Basilica San Marco, Doges Palace & Unforgettable Gondola Ride

Experience the best of Venice in just one day! Explore the iconic Basilica San Marco, visit the majestic Doges Palace, and take a romantic gondola ride along the Grand Canal. Limited to 20 people for a personalized experience.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Ponte di Rialto - Begin the tour at ground level with a guided walk through the city’s most renowned and captivating landmarks. Discover the Rialto Bridge and delve into Venice’s culinary traditions at the Rialto Fish Market. Along the journey, hear stories of notable Venetians like Marco Polo and learn about Venice’s origins and its remarkable…
What's Included
  • Gondola Ride
  • Pre-reserved ticket to the Doge’s Palace (25 €)
  • Local English-speaking guide
  • Skip-the-line ticket for St. Mark’s Basilica (8:15am & 8:30am tours only, 6 €)
  • Expertly guided walking tour with headset
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
  • Lunch
  • 9:00 AM departure does NOT visit St. Mark’s Basilica
Additional Information

Visiting Venice for the first time? Make the most of your visit with a comprehensive full-day itinerary that covers all the city’s unforgettable sights. Begin by walking across the iconic Rialto Bridge and exploring the bustling Rialto fish market. Then, enjoy a romantic gondola ride along the Grand Canal. Following that, gain access to St. Mark’s…

Location
Campo S. Giacomo di Rialto, 255
Campo San Giacomo di Rialto
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a green Walks sign. This tour meets outside the entrance of the Church of San Giacometto at Campo San Giacomo di Rialto 255, 30125 Venezia VE, Italy.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Docrix77
May 10, 2025
Everything Advertised and More - Highly Recommend - Great experience. Francesca took us to the big sites noted for the tour, of course, but also around the city to see the most important and interesting points of interest and history. Having a masters degree in art history, she was both knowledgeable and an excellent storyteller. Headsets made it easy to hear her even amid the hubbub of the city. The tour was 6 hours long, but there were multiple opportunities to rest, grab food or a coffee, and shop throughout the day. Absolutely excellent experience, so glad I did it and would highly recommend!
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Katiekjohnson1
May 9, 2025
Great tour- lots of standing! - Great tour. It is a long day and all on your feet but the guide fits in a ton and really does maximize all of Venice in a day! I would do it again- just bring water and be prepared to stand A LOT! We booked the gondola ride and it was ok- the guide made sure we boarded the boats but the gondola men weren’t friendly and seemed bothered- but again these weren’t specific for the tour company. Just FYI. I will say it checked the box for doing the gondola experience without having to haggle prices. Two 15 min breaks were given and one hour break for a quick lunch. Overall it was a wonderful experience for those with little time in the city!
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Robert_k
May 9, 2025
Venice in a day - A great time our guide Giuliano was wonderful. Our day was amazing Giuliano gave us great information about all the sights was funny and personable. He really made our day! This is a great tour. Sign up and you won’t be disappointed!
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Matthew_o
May 9, 2025
Great tour - Francesca was great. Very knowledgeable. Gave lots of good tips for things outside of the tour as well. A lot of time on your feet. Wear comfortable sneakers.
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Nicholas_h
May 8, 2025
This is absolutely worth... - This is absolutely worth signing up to. Our guide was professional and full of key insights and information from the get go! Do it!
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Tom_c
May 8, 2025
Good tour… - Long day but well worth it. Roberta was very knowledgeable and the sights were unforgettable. Lots of history to digest.
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Kimberly_l
May 8, 2025
Great Tour - Excellent tour. Our tour guide Mr G. was very knowledgeable and kept the group engaged. There is a lot of walking but all was worth it!
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Shaun_v
May 7, 2025
Great Tour! - Nicole's did an amazing job guiding us through the city of Venice! We thought the tour was well timed with plenty of break opportunities! Was grateful to be able to tour the Basilica and Doge Palace!
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Elaine_m
May 9, 2025
Thoroughly enjoyed this... - Thoroughly enjoyed this trip. We got to see all the main things to see in Venice in one day. Chiara our guide was very knowledgeable and the day flew past
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Roy_m
May 7, 2025
Tour deception - The tour title said Basilica but you had to know if you booked 30 minutes later it was not included. Everyone on the tour was pissed. I thought it was deceiving and would not us victor in the future.
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From $145
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).