Venice: Basilica, Doge's Palace, Gondola ride & Yard Gallery

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Duration:3 hours (approx.)
Location: Venice, Veneto

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A wonderful 3- hours experience to discover the historical and artistic heart of Venice!

The expert guide will escort you in the fascinating Doge’s Palace and the Saint Mark’s Basilica in Piazza San Marco. Admire their stunning artworks and learn the endless history the Venice Repulic. You'll cross also the famous Bridge of Sighs!

Then you will enjoy a romantic gondola ride through the Grand Canal and its picturesque waterways: during the ride you’ll admire the main Venice Highlights as Fenice Opera House, Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Santa Maria della Salute Church and many others.

Lastly, experience a ride in a unique virtual reality as you glide over the Grand Canal's tranquil waters at sunset over the centuries, and then discover the craftsmanship and secrets behind Venice's iconic boat with an up-close look at a sectioned model.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

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1. Basilica di San Marco
Then, you will enjoy an amazing guided tour to the historical and famous Golden Basilica. You will admire stunning gold mosaics and marble inlays of the floors, sitting comfortably while our guide will show you the represented biblical scenes, the history and the particularities of this ancient basilica.
2. Doge's Palace
A guided tour in the Doge’s Palace the old seat of the Venetian political power. In his splendid rooms, immersed in hundreds of masterpieces of painting, the Doge and his Council controlled the ancient Republic of Venice. A professional guide will escort you in the halls of power and the bridge of Sighs to reach to the old prisons. You may visit by yourself the other magnificent palaces around St. Mark’s Square under the name of Procuratie with the same ticket!
3. Canal Grande
Enjoy a charming gondola ride through the most romantic waterways, passing under small bridges and along part of the Grand Canal! During your pleasant gondola ride you will admire the Mozart House, the famous La Fenice Theatre, Rio (Canal) “De le Ostreghe” and part of the spectacular Grand Canal where you will see the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Ca’ Dario Palace the Santa Maria de la Salute Church and other magnificent palaces. The only gondola tour with commentary: a mobile-guide which will explain the magnificent palaces and attractions around you! Venice Goes App is an innovative mobile app (included in the price) that you can download easily on your mobile, click here to know how to get it.
4. Campo Rusolo o San Gallo
The Yard Gallery Visit Explore the Gondola’s Mystique: "Explore a genuine sectioned gondola to uncover its hidden secrets. Learn about the historical and cultural significance of this quintessential Venetian symbol." Time-Travel on the Grand Canal: "Embark on a VR journey aboard a gondola through the centuries. Experience the vibrant Carnival festivities of the 1700s, just as Casanova did, and glide beneath the historic wooden drawbridge of the Rialto Bridge." Cultural Immersion and Souvenir: "Immerse yourself in Venetian culture at our unique bookshop, rich with stories and artifacts. As a cherished memento of your visit, take home a wooden 3D puzzle of a gondola, keeping a piece of Venetian charm with you."

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Posted By : Sarah C
Excellent experience. Our guide, Aurora (Auri) was extremely friendly and conscientious the best guide we’ve had on our trip! Thank you! The VR experience at the end was a very happy surprise!
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Posted On : 2024-07-04 07:13:41

Posted By : rachaelbU2441ON
Great tour with a beautiful gondola ride! Easy to access tickets, helpful staff and no waiting in line. Museum was cool as well.
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Posted On : 2024-07-04 06:06:28

Posted By : Jodi F
The tour was easy to find, a great walk and gondola tour. Our guide was so fun and knowledgeable. It was such a great experience.
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Posted On : 2024-07-03 12:36:40

Posted By : GrandTour68262637256
Gaia was a great tour guide, explained the history behind the buildings and took it easy for us to understand. The boat ride was very calming and a neat experience.
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Posted On : 2024-07-03 09:13:59

Posted By : melaniegB2370TV
Gaia was our tour guide, and she was absolutely wonderful and well spoken!!!! She was able to tell the story of Venice very beautiful!
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Posted On : 2024-07-03 09:13:47

Posted By : V9434CJadriant
Atena is awesome! The tour was great and very engaging. We were able to ride the gondola and then visit a VR experience all included. Highly recommend!
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Posted On : 2024-07-03 07:05:21

Posted By : Julie_N
Gloria was wonderful and very informative. My only negative is for the gondola ride, I had trouble finding the meeting place. Great trip overall.
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Posted On : 2024-07-03 03:19:48

Posted By : ptitaventuriere
We booked a gondola tour and it was very nice. Very well organised and our guide Francesco was very friendly and shared a lot of information about the city. The tour was very well organised.
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Posted On : 2024-07-02 06:28:29

Posted By : 111vitaliyb
We've taken a gondola tour with Francesco! What an amazing guide he is! Very knowledgeable and funny - great combination of skills and excellent English and Spanish!!! Thanks ! Grazie mille!!!
Vitaliy and Iryna , Canada!!!!
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Posted On : 2024-07-02 06:12:30

Posted By : 885lianr
It was amazing with Beatriz , she spoke very good English and was very exciting . I liked the view and the people . The ride was very calm and quiet .
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Posted On : 2024-07-02 05:01:42