# St. Mark's Basilica Guided Tour With Gondola Ride

- **Activity Name**: St. Mark's Basilica Guided Tour With Gondola Ride
- **Rating**: 4.4 (1.1k+ reviews)
- **Location**: Poste Italiane, Calle Larga Ascensione, 1255, 30124 Venezia, VE, Italy
- **City**: Venice
- **State**: VE
- **Country**: Italy
- **Duration**: 1 Hour 30 Minutes - 2 Hours
- **Activity URL**: https://allevents.in/venice/things-to-do/st-marks-basilica-guided-tour-with-gondola-ride-aidmhjk9u1

## About this Activity

Your experience
Venice is a city of timeless charm, and few experiences capture its essence better than a guided tour of St. Mark’s Basilica and a traditional gondola ride. These activities offer a perfect blend of history, art, and the unique beauty of Venice.
St. Mark’s Basilica
St. Mark’s Basilica is a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture and one of Venice’s most iconic landmarks. Built in the 9th century to house the relics of St. Mark, the basilica is adorned with over 8,000 square meters of golden mosaics that depict biblical stories and historical events. Its intricate marble floors and the famous Pala d’Oro, a golden altarpiece studded with precious gems, are must-see highlights.
Guided tours reveal fascinating stories about the basilica’s history, including treasures brought back from Constantinople during the Crusades, making it not just a place of worship but also a symbol of Venice’s power and artistic heritage.
Classic Venetian gondola ride
A gondola ride through Venice’s canals offers a unique perspective of the city. As you glide beneath charming bridges, like the Rialto Bridge, and past historic buildings, you’ll escape the bustling streets and discover quieter waterways that reveal the city’s serene beauty.

## Pricing

- **Starting Price**: USD 96.56
- **Currency**: USD

## Essential Information

- **Location**: Poste Italiane, Calle Larga Ascensione, 1255, 30124 Venezia, VE, Italy
- **Address**: Venice, VE, Italy
- **Coordinates**: 45.4337035, 12.3403894
- **Timings**: 
  - Monday, tuesday, wednesday, thursday, friday, saturday, sunday: 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
  - Monday, tuesday, wednesday, thursday, friday, saturday: 09:30 AM to 05:15 PM
  - Sunday: 02:00 PM to 05:15 PM

## About the place

Venice is a city of timeless charm, and few experiences capture its essence better than a guided tour of St. Mark’s Basilica and a traditional gondola ride. These activities offer a perfect blend of history, art, and the unique beauty of Venice.
St. Mark’s Basilica
St. Mark’s Basilica is a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture and one of Venice’s most iconic landmarks. Built in the 9th century to house the relics of St. Mark, the basilica is adorned with over 8,000 square meters of golden mosaics that depict biblical stories and historical events. Its intricate marble floors and the famous Pala d’Oro, a golden altarpiece studded with precious gems, are must-see highlights.
Guided tours reveal fascinating stories about the basilica’s history, including treasures brought back from Constantinople during the Crusades, making it not just a place of worship but also a symbol of Venice’s power and artistic heritage.
Classic Venetian gondola ride
A gondola ride through Venice’s canals offers a unique perspective of the city. As you glide beneath charming bridges, like the Rialto Bridge, and past historic buildings, you’ll escape the bustling streets and discover quieter waterways that reveal the city’s serene beauty.

## Highlights

Bypass long queues and dive deep into the cultural and architectural history of St. Mark’s Basilica during a 1.5-hour guided tour.Marvel at the basilica with your local guide as they narrate intriguing stories about its history and design.Discover the basilica’s breathtaking interiors, intricate mosaics, and Byzantine architecture as you explore with your group of 10 people.Enjoy a tranquil glimpse into Venice’s daily life as you glide along the canals on a traditional gondola ride.Float beneath arched bridges and alongside historic buildings and experience Venice from its waterways.

## Inclusions & Exclusions

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## Additional Information

Cancellation is allowed up to 48 hours before the scheduled start time. Variant-specific cancellation policies may apply.

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## Activity Tags

- **Tags**: Walking Tours, Historical, City Tours, Cultural, Outdoor, Architecture Tours

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