Welcome to Venice Small Group Tour: Basilica San Marco & Gondola Ride | 3 hours

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Learn the history of Venice, visit famous monuments, see St. Mark’s Basilica, and a gondola ride down the enchanting canals.

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Skip-the-line ticket to St. Mark's Basilica (2pm tour only)
  • Gondola Ride
  • Local English-speaking guide
  • Headset
  • Expertly guided walking tour
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
  • Guide (during gondola ride)

Overview

A first-timer to Venice, or don’t know where to begin your explorations? Over the course of this tour, experience many of the city’s top highlights: see the Rialto Bridge and St. Mark’s Square on a guided city walk (please note: Entrance to St. Mark's Basilica is included on the 2pm tour only.) Plus enjoy a relaxing gondola ride and explore areas of the city that many tour groups miss, from the sestiere of Cannaregio to the Rialto Fish Market.

Meeting points

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a green Walks sign. This tour meets outside the entrance of the Church of San Giacometto at Campo San Giacomo di Rialto 255, 30125 Venezia VE, Italy.

End point

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In St. Mark's Square.

Itinerary

  • Mercati di Rialto

    Meet near the Rialto Bridge and learn why it was initially considered a very bad idea to build it. Take a quick look at the Rialto Fish Market to learn about the long fishing history of the city and its famous cuisine. Get a couple of restaurant recommendations from your local guide!

    30 minutes

  • Cannaregio

    Continue to the sestiere (district) of Cannaregio, home to some of the city’s hidden gems. Discover the house where Marco Polo once lived, and go to the unique Church of Santa Maria dei Miracoli. See a remarkable statue by Verocchio on the Campo San Giovanni and Paolo, where you will also see a variety of typical Venetian architectural styles. Meander through hidden alleyways, and hear tales of the city’s past.

    1 hour

  • Basilica di San Marco

    Learn what it is like to live on the island today as you walk to St. Mark’s Square. Admire St. Mark’s Basilica for the square and your guide explains how Venice built a mercantile empire that once spanned the entire Mediterranean. If you booked the 2pm tour, you will have skip-the-line access to St. Mark's Basilica and explore its stunning history, architecture, and art with your guide. (Please note: Entrance to St. Mark's Basilica is included on the 2pm tour only.)

    30 minutes

  • Chiesa di Santa Maria dei Miracoli (Pass By)

    Sightseeing & Photo Stop

  • Casa di Marco Polo (Pass By)

    Sightseeing & Photo Stop

  • N/A

    Your guide will then leave you to enjoy a 30-minute (approximately) gondola ride with a professional gondolier. Limited to only 5 people per gondola, this experience will be both intimate and relaxing. Punt through the quieter canals of Venice as you relax and enjoy the city at its best!

    30 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
  • The Rialto Fish Market is closed on Sundays.
  • Entrance to St. Mark's Basilica is included on the 2pm tour only.
  • This tour is in English.
  • This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
  • Large bags, trolleys and backpacks cannot be accommodated on this tour.
  • During times of high tides, flooding, or heavy rain, the gondola ride may be substituted for another experience.

Free Cancellation

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Wonderful tour! I’d...

Published on Jan, 2025

Wonderful tour! I’d recommend it to anyone who wants an overview of Venice and has a few hours to spare.

History with Humor

Published on Nov, 2024

Matteo was amazing! Such a great story teller! He brought the history of the city to life with humor and detail. The gondola ride at the end of the tour was better than the more cookie-cutter ones leaving from St. Marco Square.

The full Venice experience!

Published on Nov, 2024

We had a great time on this tour! We were sure to schedule on a day that the Rialto fish market would be open and it didnt disappoint. Our guide Nico is local to Venice and gave us thorough detail on the history of Venice and was very interactive with all of our questions. The tour was about 2 hours of walking around Venice and seeing the main attractions, and ended with a 30 minute gondola ride!

Great intro to Venice

Published on Oct, 2024

Great tour with lots of information. Be prepared for some walking and stairs but not too bad. Ended with a gondola ride on the grand canal. Magnificent

It’s all about the guide!

Published on Oct, 2024

Mose is a true teacher! One can tell that he has a true fascination with his adoptive city and it’s infectious! I have taken students on dozens of such tours around Italy and Greece and I can unequivocally say he was the most passionate and knowledgeable.

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