Venice's Best Seller: Basilica & Doge, Gondola + Casanova Lunch
Description
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.
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Itinerary
The iconic Rialto Bridge
You will discover the most beautiful Square in the world: Piazza San Marco.
Iconic St. Mark's Basilica
Majestic Doge's Palace
The bridge of Sighs, the bridge which connect the Doge's Palace to the Prison's Palace
Highlights
What's included
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Important Information
- 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.
Reviews(416)
The description was a bit confusing. We did not have a lunch though it mentioned it. However our guide was fabulous and we had a great tour. Note that women must cover bare shoulders and knees.
Very disappointed with this tour. We messaged ahead of time and got no response. When we arrived at the meeting point, there was no staff there at all and we had to find the office ourselves. In the end, the staff were rude and completely unprofessional. Not recommended. If you’re thinking about booking this tour, think again. There are plenty of other tour options in Venice. If you’re reading this, consider yourself lucky we don’t want anyone else to go through what we did. In the end we lost our money and won’t be using this tour again.
Dear Guest, We are sorry to hear that the tour did not meet your expectations. Please note the tour follows a fixed schedule, and all participants are required to arrive at the meeting point 10 min before the tour start time. Punctuality is essential to ensure that the experience runs smoothly for everyone. However, if there was any behaviour from the staff that didn't leave you satisfied, we deeply apologise for this. Regards, Customer Care Team
We paid for the 5-6 hour Venice's Best Seller: Basilica & Doge, Gondola + Casanova Lunch. Instead we got a 2 hour walking tour with no entrance to the Basilica or Doge or a lunch. Although the tour guide was knowledgeable, the price we paid was much more than we would have paid for a 2 hour walking tour. Very disappointed as Viator tours have been very good in the past.
This was a really good value day trip that took us walking around Venice, plus a trip upon a gondola, and a trip to murano and burano. Would recommend.
excellent and knowledgeable tour guide - felt like we saw all the highlights - would highly recommend
Great tour! The guide was enthusiastic and incredibly knowledgeable, which made the experience both fun and informative. We got to see so many amazing places, and the gondola ride was definitely the highlight! My only suggestion would be to improve the transition between the different parts of the tour. Since we were joining three separate tours, there were moments when we had to rush to the next meeting point, which felt a bit stressful and not well coordinated. A smoother handoff between tours would make the day more enjoyable and less hectic for participants.
Didn’t take the tour missed out because was unable to locate the City Flag to join the tour wasn’t able to get our money back either!
Great guided tour of magnificent buildings. Our guide Francesco was knowledgeable and friendly and made the tour come alive with both historical fact and intertwined stories.
Dear guest, thanks a lot for the positive feedback about our Grand Tour, we are glad to know that you enjoyed it and we hope to see you again in Venice very soon! Best regards Lucrezia - Venice Tours
We have done this guided tour by gondola and it has been a wonderful and highly recommended experience. The Very Nice and Pro Guide
Muchas gracias por compartir su experiencia. Nos alegra saber que disfrutó de la excursión en góndola y que el guía hizo que la experiencia fuera aún más especial. Apreciamos mucho tu recomendación y esperamos volver a verte en el futuro para más aventuras. ¡Un saludo!
Riccardo the Guide and Stefano the Gondolier were exceptional, courteous, kind and very good in explanations!!! Recommended experience
Gentile ospite, la ringraziamo molto per la recensione positiva, ci fa piacere sapere che abbia apprezzato il nostro Grand Tour e il giro in gondola. Ci auguriamo di rivederla a Venezia al più presto. Cordiali Saluti Lucrezia - Venice Tours
