Venice: St Mark's Basilica & Gondola in the afternoon Tour in English
ID: GYG440770-794371
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Country: St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Enjoy a visit to St Mark's Basilica with tickets included and see the city from the water on a scenic gondola ride.
Your guide will provide you with a wealth of information regarding Saint Mark's Square and then accompany you on a detailed tour of the Golden Basilica from Saint Mark's square, once the private chapel of the Doge of Venice, thanks to the sumptuous golden mosaics and impressive marble inlay flooring.
During the tour you will be able to absorb the atmosphere whilst listening to your guide who will describe the biblical scenes represented throughout the building, together with history and particularities of this ancient Basilica.
After a small break return the the meeting point and show your voucher for the gondola ride.
Relax aboard this historic vessel, enjoying the thrills of both the Grand Canal and minor canals. Admire Venice from this amazing point of view, witness its magnificent architecture and whilst gliding under its bridges, discover secret entrances to the elegant palaces and hidden corners.
Highlights
- Marvel at the golden mosaics and marble inlay flooring in the basilica
- Learn more about the history of the city from a qualified local guide
- Experience a gondola ride along the Grand Canal and minor canals
- Marvel at the Doge's Palace and Saint Mark's Basilica
- Cross the famous Bridge of Sighs and reach the prison cell of Giacomo Casanova
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Meeting point 15 min before
• This tour is not suitable if you have limited mobility
• This activity is not wheelchair accessible
• This tour operates rain or shine
• Shared gondola with max. 5 people per gondola
• For all the late arrivals or no show, no refund
15 min before in Calle larga de l’Ascension - 30124 (behind the Correr museum on the opposite side of the Saint Marks Basilica).Look for the TURIVE assistant next to the post office San Marco.
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INCLUDED
- Entrance ticket to the Saint Marks Basilica
- Shared gondola ride (not guided)
- Personal audio system and headset for tour commentary
- Tour available in english, german, french, spanish
NOT INCLUDED
- The gondola ride is not a guided tour
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Food and drink
- Optional gratuities
- Pala d'oro
- Museum and Loggia dei Cavalli on the 1st floor
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.
