Venice: Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Tour with Gondola Ride｜Italy

Home to the magnificent St. Mark’s Basilica, Bell Tower and Doge’s Palace, St. Mark's is the largest square in Venice. Let our guide point out the square's highlights, before enjoying a visit to St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace, then conclude your tour with a traditional gondola ride.

After meeting your guide, use timed entry tickets to skip the general admissions lines and enter the awe-inspiring St. Mark's Basilica. The church dominates the square with its incredible façade and domed roof. However, the interior is even more stunning. Learn about its fascinating history with your guide.

Then, visit the majestic Doge's Palace, once home to Venice's justice system as well its Duke. Using time entry tickets, your guide will walk you through the monument's imposing hallways and take you on a journey through time, discovering the ins and outs of the Venetian empire.

Following your visit to the Doges palace, enjoy a short 20 minute break to grab a snack and refresh. Then, your guide will accompany you to our trusted gondolier a few blocks away. For the following 30 minutes, sit back, relax, and see Venice from a whole new vantage point during a shared gondola ride on the canals.

Want to make your day extra special? Select the 'Full Day: St. Mark’s, Doge’s Palace + Murano & Burano Island' option to upgrade to the full-day experience. After your gondola ride and tour of St. Mark's and the Doge's Palace, escape the main island by private boat and enjoy a unique glassblowing demonstration on Murano and lacemaking demonstration on Burano. It's the perfect addition to complete your Venetian adventure.