SuperSaver Classical Venice -Morning Gondola Ride, Saint Mark´s Basilica and Doge´s Palace

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During this combined tour in Venice, Italy, you will have a guided walking tour inside Saint Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace and a small group gondola ride along the Grand Canal and also small canals. Let be intrigued by the fascinating history of the Republic of Venice and appreciate the beauty, charm and colour of the city!

Through the first guided walking tour in Venice, discover St Mark's Basilica and St Mark Square: walking around this open air museum our informative guide will take you to the external sights of Saint Mark's square, the Doge's palace, the Sansovino library, the Bell tower, the incredible legends of the Clock tower and the Bridge of sighs and its adjoining prisons. You will discover the extraordinary architectural masterpieces and why they were built that way.

With our guided tour we enter inside Saint Mark's Basilica, which majestically symbolizes the lagoon and enshrines the city’s history and Saints relics. With its awe – inspiring gold mosaics our talented guide will walk you through to one of the main highlights of the Saint Mark's Basilica, the “Pala d’Oro” (Golden altar), with masterpieces by generations of Venetian Goldsmiths, universally recognized as one of the most refined and accomplished works of Byzantine craftsmanship and the most precious treasure in the Saint Mark's Basilica.

The tour then continues with the Magnificent Doge's Palace tour: you will be accompanied by our expert guide during an hour walking tour inside the Doge's Palace, "Palazzo Ducale" in Italy. The Palace is a magnificent combination of Byzantine, Gothic and Renaissance architecture, in the heart of Venice. Once the residence of the Doge, the elected ruler of the city, and his counsellors, it became the centre of the Venetian Empire and the seat of the Government. The Doge's Palace was opened as a museum in 1923. Listen to our informative guide as you pass through its lavish chambers, you will be astonished by the stuccoed halls which display hundreds of masterpieces by Tintoretto, Titian, Veronese and Bellini. Hear about the different roles played by the Doge and his counsellors, be entertained by our informative guide and learn about the history of the Venetian legends as you walk through the eerie, narrow passageways towards the prison cells and the famous Bridge of Sighs.

For the last enjoy our enchanting small-group gondola ride tour in Venice and glide through centuries of history, allowing yourself to be captivated by the glamour and elegance of the Venetian Palazzi. The perfect way to appreciate the beauty, charm and colour of this unique city built on water. On this unique exploration of the Venetian romantic canals, unwind and relax into the gentle rhythms and movements of the Grand Canal, appreciating the skill involved in steering the gondola through the intricate waterways of the city. As you sit back and take in the views, you will inevitably become involved in the friendly banter of the gondoliers - as much a part of Venetian culture as the gondola itself!

This charming tour will take you one step closer to the romantic facades of Venice and will enable you to understand what it was to be truly Venetian.

Meeting/pick-up point: At the Gondola Park in Santa Maria del Giglio, next to the hotel Gritti Palace. Look for the orange umbrella. Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour start time.
Duration: 2.5 hours.
Start/opening time: And 9:40am and 11am.
Languages: English.
Dress code: Shoulders and knees must be covered when entering into churches.
Others: Maximum capacity of the gondola: 6 people.
Bags and backpacks are strictly not allowed into the Saint Mark's Basilica, customers can use the free deposit close to the church.
We recommend to wear comfortable shoes.
Customers can spend more time inside the Doge's Palace independently after the tour.
Upstairs of church not included.
Included: live guide in English, audio headset while more than 10 people on group, skip the line tickets to the Saint Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace.