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Experience the very best of Venice in one seamless, time-saving tour that combines skip-the-line access, expert storytelling, and the city’s most iconic experience—a gondola ride through Venice’s canals.
With a small-group guided tour, step inside St. Mark’s Basilica, the glittering symbol of Venetian wealth and devotion, and explore the legendary Doge’s Palace, once the political heart of the Venetian Republic. After uncovering centuries of power, intrigue, and art, relax on a shared gondola ride, gliding through charming canals and along part of the Grand Canal.
Your ticket also includes access to museums around St. Mark’s Square, plus an immersive VR History Gallery experience and a self-guided walking tour app, allowing you to continue exploring Venice at your own pace.
⏱️ Skip-the-line entry to Venice’s most popular landmarks
👥 Small-group experience for better interaction with your guide
⛵ Includes a classic Venetian gondola ride
🏛️ Extra value with multiple museums included
📱 Explore more with a mobile app walking tour
Enter Venice’s most famous church without waiting in long lines. Inside the Golden Basilica, admire:
Spectacular gold mosaics covering the walls and ceilings
Intricate marble floors and Byzantine details
Stories of Venice’s religious, artistic, and political power
Your guide brings the Basilica’s symbols and hidden meanings to life in an engaging, easy-to-follow way.
Duration: approx. 45 minutes
Explore the former residence of the Doge and seat of Venetian government. Walk through:
Lavish council chambers and ceremonial halls
Rooms filled with masterpieces by Titian, Tintoretto, and Veronese
Corridors where justice and power shaped the fate of the Republic
Learn how Venice ruled the seas for centuries—and uncover the stories behind its politics and legends.
Duration: approx. 1 hour 30 minutes
Enjoy a shared gondola ride through picturesque canals and a section of the Grand Canal. Glide beneath bridges and past historic palaces, seeing Venice from its most romantic perspective.
Includes:
20-minute gondola introduction
Approx. 30-minute shared gondola ride
Each gondola hosts up to 5 passengers and seating is assigned by the gondolier.
Travel back in time with a virtual reality experience that shows Venice as it once was, offering a unique and immersive look at the city’s past.
Visit at your leisure:
Museo Correr
National Archaeological Museum
Marciana Library
✔ Skip-the-line ticket to St. Mark’s Basilica
✔ Skip-the-line ticket to Doge’s Palace
✔ Guided tours of both landmarks
✔ Access to Museo Correr, Archaeological Museum & Marciana Library
✔ Shared gondola ride + introduction
✔ Venice History Gallery VR experience
✔ Audio system for clear commentary
❌ Hotel pickup & drop-off
❌ Food & drinks
❌ Guided tours inside the additional museums
📍 Venice Tours Office
Calle de le Rasse, 4536 – Venice
Directions:
From St. Mark’s Square, face the Basilica and turn right toward the Doge’s Palace. Continue past the Bridge of Sighs to Riva degli Schiavoni, walk 2 minutes, then turn left into Calle de le Rasse.
Not wheelchair accessible
Modest dress required for St. Mark’s Basilica (no shorts or sleeveless tops)
A valid ID is required for Basilica security checks
Gondola rides may be canceled due to bad weather or strikes (refunded or rescheduled)
On certain dates, day visitors to Venice may be required to pay a €5 city access fee
First-time visitors to Venice
Travelers with limited time
Couples and culture lovers
Anyone wanting a complete Venice experience in one tour
From glittering mosaics and grand palaces to tranquil canals and gondolas, this tour delivers Venice’s top experiences with maximum comfort and value.
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