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Venice guided tour of Doge's Palace and Saint Mark's Basilica with gondola ride

Venice, Italy
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Meet your professional guide in front of the Clock tower in Saint Marks square and start your combination tour discovering the chamring buildings in the square. Then you will access the Doge's Palace, a magnificent combination of Byzantine, Gothic and Renaissance architecture, the center of the Venetian Empire and the seat of the Venetian Government. Your guide will tell you everything about it, as you pass through its lavish chambers, which display masterpieces by Tintoretto, Titian and Veronese.Hear about the different roles played by the Doge and his counselors, 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 whilst learning about the prisoners and of course, Casanova, perhaps Venice's most famous and intriguing escapee. Ater that, you will visit Saint Mark's Basilica, which majestically symbolizes the lagoon and enshrines the city’s history and Saints relics.At 1:00 pm you will end the first part of the tour and you will have approx 2 hours free time to stroll around Saint Mark's square, to have lunch (not included) or to visit the Correr museum on your own already included with the Doge's Palace ticket.The second part of your combined tour will be the classic gondola ride at 3:00 pm or 5:15 pm, the appointment will be 15 min before the departure time behind the Correr museum in Saint Marks square (in front of the post office). 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.
What's included
Audio headset for tour commentary while more than 10 pax on group
  • Audio headset for tour commentary while more than 10 pax on group
    What's Not included
    Optional gratuities
  • Optional gratuities
    Where
    Venice, Italy
     Meeting point:
    15 min before in Calle larga de l’Ascension 1256 - 30124 next to the post office San Marco (opposite side of the Saint Marks Basilica). Look for the yellow sign "Meeting point" on the wooden kiosk.
    What To Expect
    • Enjoy a guided tour of St. Mark's Square
    • Cross the famous Bridge of Sighs and reach the prison cell of Giacomo Casanova
    • Admire masterpieces by Tintoretto, Titian and Veronese
    • Marvel at the golden mosaics and marble inlay flooring in the basilica
    • Enjoy a nice gondola ride and explore Venice from its charming canals
    From US$ 117
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