Public tour: Doge's Palace with St. Mark's Basilica & Gondolas
Overview
Enjoy a visit to the Doge’s Palace, the seat of Venetian political power. Admire its marvelous rooms full of history and masterpieces of paintings.
Visit St. Mark’s Basilica, one of the most majestic cathedrals in the world. Enjoy the visit of this masterpiece of Byzantine art, unique of its kind in Italy. Have the pleasure to savor beautiful gold mosaics and marble inlays of the floors, your guide will show you the represented biblical scenes, the history and the particularities of this ancient basilica.
Have a gondola tour along the Grand Canal and minor canals.
What's Included
- Skip the line ticket
- 30 minutes Gondola ride
- Local guide
- Gratuities
- Transportation to/from attractions
Meeting Location
Calle larga de l'Ascension
30124 Venezia VE, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Doge's Palace
1 hour 15 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Basilica di San Marco
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Gondola Bauer
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The gondola tour does not include language services
- Please note that this tour is not guaranteed and subject to adverse weather conditions
- Proper clothing (no shorts or tank tops) will be required while visiting the basilica
- For security reasons, backpacks will not be allowed
- Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers’ full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the attraction.
- Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to St.Mark’s Basilica
- Basilica tickets official price is 12€ per person for Tour Operators
- AM: 9:15am Gondola ride + 10:45 Basilica and Doge's Palace visits
- PM: 2:45pm Basilica and Doge's Palace visits + 5:15pm Gondola ride
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Public tour: Doge’s Palace with St. Mark’s Basilica & Gondolas?
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Activity code: C-18696P59
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- Skip the line ticket.
- 30 minutes Gondola ride.
- Local guide.
- Gratuities.
- Transportation to/from attractions.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Public tour: Doge's Palace with St. Mark's Basilica & Gondolas is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Public tour: Doge’s Palace with St. Mark’s Basilica & Gondolas will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Skip the line ticket
- 30 minutes Gondola ride
- Local guide
- Gratuities
- Transportation to/from attractions
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The gondola tour does not include language services
- Please note that this tour is not guaranteed and subject to adverse weather conditions
- Proper clothing (no shorts or tank tops) will be required while visiting the basilica
- For security reasons, backpacks will not be allowed
- Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers’ full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the attraction.
- Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to St.Mark’s Basilica
- Basilica tickets official price is 12€ per person for Tour Operators
- AM: 9:15am Gondola ride + 10:45 Basilica and Doge's Palace visits
- PM: 2:45pm Basilica and Doge's Palace visits + 5:15pm Gondola ride
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
