Venice's Best Seller: Basilica & Doge, Gondola + Casanova Lunch
Overview
Experience the Magic of Venice with Our Venice Grand Tour
Immerse yourself in the captivating beauty of St. Mark’s Basilica, where stunning golden mosaics and intricate frescoes tell stories that span centuries. Our local experts will guide you through this architectural marvel.
Next, step into the grandeur of Doge's Palace. This blend of art and history will transport you back in time, making you feel like a character in your own Venetian adventure.
Enjoy an unforgettable Rialto Bridge walking tour in the city center.
Finally, upgrade your visit with a breathtaking gondola ride along romantic venetian canals. Glide past historic landmarks and soak in the panoramic views that have inspired countless artists and dreamers.
Reserve your spot today and embark on an unforgettable Venice journey that combines history, culture, and stunning scenery.
What's Included
- Audio receivers for groups of 10 or more
- Shared gondola ride and Gondola tradition introduction (if option is selected)
- Correr Museum, Archeological Museum, and Marciana Library access
- St. Mark's Basilica skip-the-line entry ticket
- Venice Gallery: a unique Vr experience of venice in the past (if option is selected)
- Rialto Bridge Walking Tour (if option is selected)
- Bridge of Sighs access
- Casanova Lunch at Historical Restaurant (if option is selected)
- Doge's Palace skip-the-line entry ticket and Doge's Palace Prisons access
- St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace guided tour
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entry fees not specified in the inclusions
- Guided tour of Correr Museum, Archeological Museum, and Marciana Library
Meeting Location
Piazza San Marco
30124 Venezia VE, Italy
What To Expect
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Piazza San Marco (pass by)
Ponte dei Sospiri (pass by)
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
- A valid ID document is mandatory for security checks at the entrance to the Basilica.
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit our website.
- For the visit of the Basilica proper clothing is required (no shorts or tank tops)
- The official St. Mark's Basilica ticket price is €12.00 per person (standard) or €24.00 with terrace access; the remaining part of the price covers assistance at the meeting point, accompanied entry with a certified guide or host, access to the Venice Gallery with a dedicated VR experience, the use of an audio guide or radio system with earphones and sales costs.
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Venice’s Best Seller: Basilica & Doge, Gondola + Casanova Lunch?
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Audio receivers for groups of 10 or more.
- Shared gondola ride and Gondola tradition introduction (if option is selected).
- Correr Museum, Archeological Museum, and Marciana Library access.
- St. Mark's Basilica skip-the-line entry ticket.
- Venice Gallery: a unique Vr experience of venice in the past (if option is selected).
- Rialto Bridge Walking Tour (if option is selected).
- Bridge of Sighs access.
- Casanova Lunch at Historical Restaurant (if option is selected).
- Doge's Palace skip-the-line entry ticket and Doge's Palace Prisons access.
- St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace guided tour.
- Professional guide.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Entry fees not specified in the inclusions.
- Guided tour of Correr Museum, Archeological Museum, and Marciana Library.
There 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 Venice's Best Seller: Basilica & Doge, Gondola + Casanova Lunch 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 Venice’s Best Seller: Basilica & Doge, Gondola + Casanova Lunch 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
- Audio receivers for groups of 10 or more
- Shared gondola ride and Gondola tradition introduction (if option is selected)
- Correr Museum, Archeological Museum, and Marciana Library access
- St. Mark's Basilica skip-the-line entry ticket
- Venice Gallery: a unique Vr experience of venice in the past (if option is selected)
- Rialto Bridge Walking Tour (if option is selected)
- Bridge of Sighs access
- Casanova Lunch at Historical Restaurant (if option is selected)
- Doge's Palace skip-the-line entry ticket and Doge's Palace Prisons access
- St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace guided tour
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entry fees not specified in the inclusions
- Guided tour of Correr Museum, Archeological Museum, and Marciana Library
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
- A valid ID document is mandatory for security checks at the entrance to the Basilica.
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit our website.
- For the visit of the Basilica proper clothing is required (no shorts or tank tops)
- The official St. Mark's Basilica ticket price is €12.00 per person (standard) or €24.00 with terrace access; the remaining part of the price covers assistance at the meeting point, accompanied entry with a certified guide or host, access to the Venice Gallery with a dedicated VR experience, the use of an audio guide or radio system with earphones and sales costs.
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
