Venice: St. Mark’s Basilica and Gondola Combo Tour French Tour
ID: GYG52926-O-89395
Category:
Country: St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Discover Venice from 2 perspectives with a gondola ride and a visit to St Mark's Basilica. Discover Venice from the water, gliding past charming sights. Then, explore the majestic St Mark's Basilica.
Experience Venice from the land and water on a combined tour of 2 of its best attractions, and see the reflections of sunlight on the canals before discovering the golden interior of St. Mark’s Basilica.
First, take a gondola ride along the enchanting canals. Depart near the Royal Gardens of St. Mark’s, just steps from Piazza San Marco. Sit back as the gondolier takes you to hidden sites, punting the picturesque canals around La Fenice theater and the Grand Canal. Look at the reflections of old palaces and romantic bridges. Admire some of the city’s most important buildings en route to St. Mark’s Square.
Then, skip the long lines to look inside St. Mark’s Basilica, and learn the history of the Byzantine cathedral and its precious interior. Discover why it is known as the “Basilica of Gold” as you admire golden mosaics and masterpieces from the Venetian Republic.
Highlights
- Glide by gondola along the picturesque side canals off the Grand Canal
- Skip the long lines to look inside St. Mark's Basilica
- Visit the ground floor of the Basilica and the first floor with the Museum
- Look at the reflections of romantic bridges and palaces in the Venetian canals
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• In cases of religious ceremonies, exceptionally high tides or other special occasions, access to St Mark's Basilica may not be permitted
• To visit St Mark's Basilica it is necessary to dress appropriately (no shorts or vest or tops) and backpacks are not allowed
• Wheelchair users may not be able to access the whole tour
• A gondola can host up to 5 people. If your reservation includes more than 5 people, your group will be divided into smaller groups
• Please note that this tour combines different activities. Therefore, the second part of the tour may not take place immediately after the end of the first part of the tour. At the meeting point you will be notified of the exact starting time.
• Please note: For now, the tour only covers the ground floor of St. Mark’s Basilica. Museum and Terrace are not included.
Meet at the TURIVE kiosk, located on Calle Larga de l' Ascension, near the post office, behind the Correr museum.
Look for a guide wearing a white shirt and blue trousers or a blue jacket during the colder months, with 'Turive' written on the small pocket.
INCLUDED
- Gondola ride
- Skip-the-line entrance ticket, and guided tour of St. Mark’s Basilica
NOT INCLUDED
- Entry ticket to the Treasure of St Mark's Basilica
- Entry ticket to the Pala d’Oro of St Mark's Basilica
- Entry ticket and access to the Museum and the Terrace of St Mark's Basilica
- Explanations during the gondola ride
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
