Doge’s Palace and Basilica tour with gondola ride and history gallery

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Make the most of your time in Venice with this combination tour that offers a guided tour of Doge's Palace, Saint Mark's Basilica with skip-the-line entry tickets, as well as a 30-minute gondola ride along the charming waterways of the city.Enjoy a guided tour of Doge’s Palace to discover its splendid rooms and countless masterpieces. Explore the halls of power where the Doge ruled the ancient Republic of Venice. Next head to Saint Mark’s Basilica, also known as the Golden Basilica because of its magnificent mosaics adorned with pure gold. Learn the history and meaning of the many artworks decorating the church. Later, take a romantic gondola ride along the charming waterways of Venice. Paddle along to the impressive Grand Canal. See the house of Mozart, La Fenice Theatre, Rio de le Ostreghe, the Peggy Guggenheim Collection Palace, a breathtaking overview of Saint Mark’s basin, and more.The History Gallery is a window through the past, where historical photographs reveal how Venice’s legendary landmarks have evolved over the centuries, offering a powerful visual journey through time.Continue your experience with a thrilling VR adventure that brings history to life: watch Piazza San Marco transform through the ages, see the Basilica as the Doge’s private chapel, explore the Doge’s Palace as a medieval fortress, and discover how the iconic Rialto Bridge was once a wooden drawbridge.

Highlights

You'll skip the line at Doge's Palace and visit the building with a guide
During a guided tour, you'll discover the magnificent halls of power at the Doge's Palace
Your guide will show you the golden mosaics of Saint Mark's Basilica
A gondola ride takes you through the city’s most secluded waterways
An exciting virtual reality experience rounds off your journey through the city

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Facilities

mobile

Available in English, Italian, French, Spanish

What's included

Shared “Skip the line” Doge's Palace guided tour
Entrance ticket valid to visit by yourself the palaces around St
Mark's Square (Royal Palace now Museo Correr, Museo Archeologico Nazionale and Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana)
Audio receiver devices are included in case of groups over 10 people

Where you'll meet

From St. Mark’s Square, face the Basilica and turn right towards the Doge’s Palace. Continue past the Bridge of Sighs to Riva degli Schiavoni (the waterfront promenade). Walk for 2 minutes, then turn left into Calle de le Rasse. The Venice Tours Office is at number 4536; look for the sign at the entrance. Please be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the departure time.

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Venice Tours

Important information

Accessibility: * Unfortunately, this tour is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or guests with reduced mobility Not allowed: * Due to security reasons, luggage and big bags are not allowed inside the Basilica and Doge's Palace Know in advance: * The entrance ticket also gives you access to the following palaces around St. Mark’s Square that you may visit by yourself: Royal Palace now Museo Correr, Museo Archeologico Nazionale, and Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana * Each gondola can host a maximum of 5 people. The seats aboard cannot be chosen but will be assigned by the gondolier depending on the guests' weight * In the case of unplanned church services, or during days of exceptionally high tide, access to Saint Mark's Basilica may not be possible. In this case, you may be offered an alternate tour, or choose to take the tour another day * In the case of exceptionally poor weather and high or low tides, the gondola ride will be canceled. The gondola fee will be refunded Remember to bring: * A valid ID document is mandatory for security checks at the entrance to the Basilica * For the visit to the basilica, clothing appropriate to the place of worship is required (NO bare legs and shoulders)

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