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Venice in A Day: St Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace & Gondola Ride

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Venice in A Day: St Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace & Gondola Ride
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About This Tour

If you want to make sure you cover the highlights of Venice, this full day tour is your best choice. If you’re only spending a few days in Venice, covering the best attractions in a single day is a smart idea. That way, you can spend the remainder of your time in Venice sipping Prosecco by the canals. This tour includes stops at St Mark’s Basilica and Square, the Rialto Bridge, Doge’s Palace (including Casanova’s prison cell), a half hour gondola ride and plenty of hidden gems along the way. A lunch break is scheduled into the tour - we would never let you go hungry in Italy!

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Venice in A Day: St Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace & Gondola Ride
Venice in A Day: St Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace & Gondola Ride
Venice in A Day: St Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace & Gondola Ride
Venice in A Day: St Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace & Gondola Ride
Venice in A Day: St Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace & Gondola Ride
Venice in A Day: St Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace & Gondola Ride
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What's Included

30-Minute Venetian Gondola Ride
Visit the Famous Rialto Bridge & Market
Skip the Line Entry & Guided Tour of the Doge's Palace
Professional Art Historian Guide
Small Group Size of Maximum 19
Access to St. Mark's Basilica (valued at €12 per person)
Skip the Line Entry & Guided Tour of St. Mark's Basilica

What's Not Included

Hotel Pick Up / Drop Off
Food & Beverages
Gratuities

Additional Information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Since we will be entering a church, please make sure that your shoulders and knees are covered. Also, please refrain from bringing big back packs or bags, because they are not always allowed inside.
All guests must supply their full name and date of birth that matches a valid ID at the time of the booking. Please note that a photo ID is required to visit the St. Mark's Basilica. Name changes are not permitted.
On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee.
We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any walking impairments that require special assistance on our group tours. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages.

Meeting Point

Please Arrive 10 Minutes Early. Your guide will meet you between the two big columns in St. Mark’s Square (columns of San Marco & San Teodoro) located on the south side of the square, near the canal. A representative will be there holding a sign with ''The Tour Guy'' on it.

Special Instructions

• Please Arrive 10 Minutes Early. Your guide will meet you between the two big columns in St. Mark’s Square (columns of San Marco & San Teodoro) located on the south side of the square, near the canal. A representative will be there holding a sign with ''The Tour Guy'' on it. • After the break, you will reconvene at the same exact meeting point for the second part of your tour. Please confirm the start time of the afternoon tour directly with our staff on the day of the tour, and arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before the tour begins. • DRESS CODE: Entrance into any religious site requires a strict dress code. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. The Roman Guy will not be held responsible for refused entry due to unsuitable dress. • Please read our meeting point directions thoroughly in advance. It is the responsibility of all visitors to be at the meeting point 10 - 15 minutes before departure. Guests arriving after departure cannot be accommodated, & missed tours or tickets cannot be refunded. • Mandatory: Everyone is required to carry a copy of the identification page of their passports on all tours. A photo of the first page of your passport saved on your smartphone works as well. • We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any walking impairments that require special assistance on our group tours. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages on our group tours. • Some sites visited are not shaded. We recommend bringing a hat, sunscreen and a bottle of water during the warmer months. • We will be subject to a security check at the entrance to all sites. Depending on the volume of visitors, we may have a short wait in the security line. • Please be aware that some locations may be unavoidably busy during standard hours/high season. • TRG reserves the right to alter itineraries for reasons of safety, restoration, maintenance, adverse weather conditions or occasional events.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

✓ Free cancellation due to bad weather

Tour Operator

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