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Gondola Ride and St Mark’s Basilica - Skip the Line!

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Activity Schedule

  • When does it run?

    1 April to 31 October: Daily

  • Duration

    2 hours

  • Start time

    11:00am

  • Meeting Point
    Campo San Moisè, in front of Bauer Hotel
    You can reach by ferry from San Marco.
  • Ending Point

    San Marco

Key Highlights

  • Skip the long queues and enjoy a guided tour of the famous cathedral, St Mark’s Basilica
  • Enjoy two of Venice’s most popular attractions, a gondola ride and a visit to St Mark’s Basilica
  • Admire scenic views on a gondola ride along the picturesque side canals off the Grand Canal

Overview

Discover the floating city of Venice from both land and water on this combined tour of a gondola ride and St Mark’s Basilica guided visit.

Enjoy a lovely gondola ride along the picturesque canals of the historic centre. Admire the sunlight-dappled reflections of the ancient palaces and romantic bridges and see some of the city’s most prominent buildings on the way to St. Mark’s Square. Soak in the scenic views and discover hidden sites, punting the picturesque canals around La Fenice theatre and the Grand Canal.
 
Enjoy a guided visit to one of the most famous cathedrals of the world, the St Mark’s Basilica with a skip-the-line access. The Byzantine Cathedral is an embodiment of true Venetian aesthetic and holds many precious artworks and relics. Study the amalgamation of Eastern architecture and Western design in the church's famous onion dome and admire some of the finest frescoes and mosaics in the world. While at the St Mark’s Basilica, see the gem-encrusted Pala d'Oro, the Treasury, a splendour of the religious art and the altar from which Christ is supposed to have addressed a crowd.

Inclusions

  • Gondola ride (30 mins approx)
  • Skip-the-line entrance to St Mark's Basilica
  • Guided tour of St Mark’s Basilica

Exclusions

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Meals

Additional info

The confirmation voucher includes the local activity operator’s contact details and local telephone numbers at the destination. They will happily answer any logistical questions you may have.

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