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Group or Private Venice In a Day: Basilica San Marco, Doges Palace & Gondola

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Group or Private Venice In a Day: Basilica San Marco, Doges Palace & Gondola
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icon7 hours 30 minutes  (Approx.)
iconOffered in: English
Good for avoiding crowds

Overview

First time in Venice? Maximize your time in the city with a full-day itinerary that ticks off all the most memorable attractions. Stroll across the Rialto Bridge and browse the lively Rialto fish market, then hop aboard a traditional gondola for a romantic cruise along the Grand Canal. Next, access St. Mark’s Basilica and gaze down over the city from the cathedral’s rooftop terrace. Finally, enjoy skip-the-line entrance to the grandiose Doge’s Palace. This small-group tour is limited to 15 people ensuring a personalized experience.
  • Full-day ‘Venice in One Day’ sightseeing tour
  • Witness local life on a walking tour of Venice’s colorful neighborhoods and the Rialto markets
  • Cruise along the Grand Canal on a romantic gondola ride
  • Visit St. Mark’s Basilica and take in the views from the terrace
  • Explore the magnificent Doge’s Palace on a guided tour
  • Small-group tour limited to 15 people ensures a personalized experience

Why Travelers Choose This Tour

This tour combines a trio of essential Venice experiences with the intimacy of a small group.
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Venice walking tour including local Venetian English speaking guide
Venice gondola ride with no more than 6 people (unguided)
Small groups of 18 people or fewer for walking section
Headsets when necessary
Gratuities
Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
Lunch
Transportation in between the tours

Departure Point

Campo S. Giacomo di Rialto, 30125 Venezia VE, Italy

Departure Time

8:30 AM

Return Details

Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • St. Mark's Basilica can be subject to unforeseen closures due to particular liturgical celebrations. In the case in which the basilica is closed, we will give you explanations from the outside.
  • Please note that lunch is not included on this tour. We have allowed time for you to eat lunch between the AM and PM tours. Your guide will give you recommendations and tell you where to meet after lunch but please be aware that it is your responsibility to arrive at the meeting point in time for your PM tour.
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • The prisons and the armory of the Doge's Palace are not wheelchair-accessible, as a result of which we cannot accommodate wheelchairs on this tour.
  • Please remember that the basilica is a holy place and attire must be appropriate: Both men and women are asked to wear clothing that covers at least the shoulders and knees. Walks of Italy cannot be held responsible for denied entry due to improper dress. Backpacks are prohibited inside of St. Mark's Basilica.
  • This tour runs rain or shine. However, please note that the gondola ride cannot operate during heavy rain or high tides. In this case we will provide an alternative itinerary.
  • After your 2-hour exploration of Venice, your guide drops you off at the Gondola Stand for a relaxing gondola ride. The guide will not be with you on the gondola.
  • Backpacks are prohibited inside of St. Mark's Basilica.
  • Please note that it is not possible to bring large backpacks on the tour.
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • From August 6th 2021, all Italy sites we visit will require clients and guides alike to provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test completed within 48 hours prior to entry. They will also require a legal form of ID matching the vaccination or test results. More info on the Italian Government website
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Walks - Italy, Spain & Greece

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Learn more about cancellations.

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
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What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Group or Private Venice In a Day: Basilica San Marco, Doges Palace & Gondola ?
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The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
See all safety measures taken by Group or Private Venice In a Day: Basilica San Marco, Doges Palace & Gondola .
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What is the policy on sanitization during Group or Private Venice In a Day: Basilica San Marco, Doges Palace & Gondola ?
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The policy on sanitization is:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
See all safety measures taken by Group or Private Venice In a Day: Basilica San Marco, Doges Palace & Gondola .
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What is the social distancing policy during Group or Private Venice In a Day: Basilica San Marco, Doges Palace & Gondola ?
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The policy on social distancing is:

  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
See all safety measures taken by Group or Private Venice In a Day: Basilica San Marco, Doges Palace & Gondola .

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Traveler Tips

  • "The tour is long, so come with comfortable shoes and after a good breakfast." See review
  • "Have lunch in St Mark’s Square during the break and people watch!" See review

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Venice in a Day
Austin_M
, Jul 2021
This was an amazing way for us to get our bearings in Venice on our first day. Our group was small of only 5, but Pamela did an amazing job at keeping us “entertained” and did a fantastic job communicating the history or significance of things throughout Venice. We had a great time with Pamela!
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Lovely walking tour
desi
, Jul 2021
We had a lovely tour with Pamela. She was very friendly and approachable, and gave so many interesting details about the places we visited. We had a group of 5 people in our tour which was a great size for navigating the streets, and Pamela was willing to answer all of our questions. I especially liked the waking tour and we were given food and other sight suggestions. Online it seemed like a long tour, but there was a break between the morning and afternoon tour so we were able to go back to our hotel for a nap in between.
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Great tour but could be shorter
Jen
, Jul 2021
The tour guide was amazing and super knowledgeable and friendly. There is a 2.5 hour break to get lunch and I think this is too long. I wish it was shorter and the museum portion started earlier to finish earlier. Also the ride with 4 other strangers is a little awkward and a little too close and personal than I would have preferred.
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icon Response from Host , Jul 2021
Hi Jen, Thank you for your feedback on our Venice in a Day tour. Because our full-day tours are, by nature, a full day - we try to ensure that we allow ample time for rest and replenishing - so our guests can enjoy in full all of the sites we explore. Sorry to hear the timing of this tour didn't work for you but please do check our shorter tours ( they start from 2 hours) the next time you are in one of our destinations. We would love to have you again. Thank you for the 4-star review.
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Very recommended
Ran_Z
, Jul 2021
If you have only few days in Venice you should start with this tour. You will see the MUST SEE sights but also learn of the city history. The tour is long, so come with comfortable shoes and after a good breakfast.
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icon Response from Host , Jul 2021
Hello Ran, Thank you for choosing Walks and thank you for taking the time to give us this lovely review. We do our best to curate the perfect tour and love to hear you feel we get it right.
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Don't miss it
John_P
, Jul 2021
Our local guide was great. She lives in Venice and was very knowledgeable. Our tickets got us through the major attractions without waiting in line. Gondola ride was also very nice. Half an hour ride was included in the package and was well worth it.
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icon Response from Host , Jul 2021
Hi John, Thank you for this great feedback and 5-star review. Walks ensure that all our guides and locally based and each and every one of them is passionate about their craft and ensuring you have the best time possible. It is always wonderful to hear that you feel we lived up to expectations. Thanks!
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Fabulous
Edward_D
, Jul 2021
Excellent tour guide! Very knowledgeable, friendly, and informative. Interacted well with the group! Was very personable.
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Great walking tour with Venice Essentials!
Ed_T
, Jun 2021
Great walking tour of the Venice essentials! Recommend doing this on your first day to not only get the essentials complete but a good area/cultural overview! Guide was great and very knowledgeable on the history and small details! Lunch is on your own for this tour which was fine by us but we felt the recommendations were lacking. Fortunately we had a phenomenal food tour the previous day so knew what to look for (and, most importantly, what to watch out for).
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The best way of seeing Venice in a day
Florencia_F
, Jul 2020
We had only a full day in Venice and this tour was perfect for us. We were on a small group, our guide Juliano was the best, being a Venice native we got to see It thru the eyes of a local. We not only covered the main landmarks, but also understood how the locals live, were they shop and eat. The gondola ride is a must to round up your visit to Venice. All the measures to avoid COVID where observed, we felt safe and comfortable. Thank you for an unforgettable day!
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Private tour of Venice
Sonja
, Jul 2020
Italy is taking the Coronavirus situation extremely seriously and deserves 5 stars for its approach – a strict health protocol means masks are required in all public areas and indoors, social distance is respected, prior to entering any indoor facility body temperature is being measured and hands must be disinfected. We really felt very safe and a fortnight after our holiday we are all OK and healthy. If you ever wanted to see Venice, really see the place itself without the thousands of tourists who usually overflow this beautiful city, go now and you will not regret it. You will be able to walk (not cue!) virtually alone along the narrow streets, actually ride a gondola through the empty canals (and not being stuck in a gondola cue), admire the views without having to wrestle with a few hundred tourist seeking the best spot to take photos. The by far best thing in Venice was our guide, Susan. Having a PhD in arts history she was the most amazing guide. And suddenly a picture was not just pictures any more, buildings were not just pretty buildings – it all came together in a wonderful tale of Venice's history, interpreted by Susan. We literally had Venice just for ourselves, with Susan putting all pieces of history into place. I've been to Venice four times before. This time I finally got to see it properly and got to know it. Once in a lifetime experience.
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Wonderful and educational tour
Travellingisliving83
, Nov 2019
Loved this tour. I had been to venice before but this was really interesting to do. The guide was fabulous and you still get plenty of free time. Well worth it!
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icon Response from Host , Nov 2019
Hi Travellingisliving83, Thank you for taking the time to review our Venice In a Day. We are thrilled that you loved the experience, and hope to see you again soon for another fun walking tour! Warmest regards, The Walks Team
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