Doge's Palace & Golden Basilica Fast Track Tour with Gondola Ride & Glassblowing
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Description
Get the best out of 4 tours and save money on this combo trip! Enjoy skip-the-line access to Doge's Palace and the Golden Basilica, ride a gondola along the Grand Canal, witness traditional glass blowing, explore Saint Mark and see the Rialto Bridge.
Cancellation Policy
- Any cancellations made after 10:45 local time, 3 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
Activity Detail
Inclusion
- Skip-the-line ticket to Doge's Palace
- Skip-the-line ticket to St. Mark's Basilica
- Gondola Ride
- Self-guided tour via mobile app to Saint Mark's Square and Ponte Rialto
- Glass Factory Showroom guided tour
- Small glass souvenir
- Written or audio commentary (by an app) for the Grand Canal Gondola Ride
- English-speaking guide
Start Timings
- 10:45
Duration
- 8 (hrs)
Check In/Pickup Location Details
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Inside Venice and Glassblowing
By Public Vaporetto:
Take line #1 and get off at “San Marco Vallaresso” stop, or line #2 and get off at “San Marco Giardinetti” stop. Once you get off the vaporetto, turn right and go straight to the two columns. Then, turn left and reach Saint Mark’s Square. Once by the Bell Tower, leave the Basilica on your right and find the assistant waiting for you with the signboard "TOUR" under the Clock Tower.
By Private Watertaxi:
Ask the driver to take you to the “Todaro” landing stage. Once you get off, turn right and go straight to the two columns. Then, turn left and reach Saint Mark’s Square. Once by the Bell Tower, leave the Basilica on your right and find the assistant waiting for you with the signboard "TOUR" under the Clock Tower.
By Foot:
Once by the Bell Tower, leave the Basilica on your right and find the assistant waiting for you with the signboard "TOUR" under the Clock Tower.
Gondola Ride
Ground floor colonnade in front of Museo Correr’s Entrance – Saint Mark’s Square
Campo San Moise – Gondolieri Landing Stage
By Public Vaporetto:
Take line #1 and get off at “San Marco Vallaresso” stop. Proceed straight on to the end of “Calle Vallaresso”. At the end turn right until you arrive up to a colonnade. The entrance of Museo Correr is under the colonnade – In front of it you will find the assistant waiting for you with a signboard “Venetian Waterways”.
By Foot:
Museo Correr is located in Saint Mark’s Square. Once by the Bell Tower leaving the Basilica behind you proceed straight on to the colonnade with Museo Correr’s entrance. In front of it you will find the assistant waiting for you with a signboard “Venetian Waterways”.
Restrictions
- For security reasons, sacks, bags, or knapsacks are not allowed inside the Basilica or Doge's Palace.
- This activity is not wheelchair accessible.
- Guests with a limited range of movement are not permitted to participate in this activity.
Additional Notes
- During some days of high turnout or for reasons of force majeure (i.e. high tide or security problems), the waiting time to access St. Mark's Basilica might be longer than expected. In this case, please line up and respect the instructions provided by the guide.
- Your admission ticket also gives you access to the following palaces around St. Mark’s Square that you may visit by yourself: Museo Correr, Venice National Archaeological Museum, and Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Marciana.
- Please be sure to make your own way to each check-in location for each part of the tour.
- Please note that this tour is made up of four separate activities that can be booked on different days. Kindly specify your preferred dates at the time of booking.
- Please note that you may visit each included site at a different date. Kindly specify your preferred date for each tour upon booking. Your ticket will only be valid on the indicated dates.
- Please arrive at your check-in location 15 minutes prior to the start time.
- This tour is eligible for the VELTRA free cancellation policy. You can book this tour and still keep your travel plans open. If you change your mind, VELTRA guarantees no penalty fees for cancellations made up to 24 hours before your tour date. Please refer to the pdf below for the terms and conditions.
Dressing & Items to Bring
- Clothing that covers from the shoulder to knee
- No sleeveless, collarless shirts or T-shirts
- No mini skirts
- No flashy / gaudy clothing
Schedule
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| 10:30:00 |
Check-in at St. Mark's Area
Day: Day1 |
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| 10:45:00 |
Doge's Palace (This is a sample itinerary only)
Enter the Doge's Palace and admire this Gothic architecture masterpiece. Explore the splendid rooms, plastered and immersed in hundreds of paintings. This historic building is the former residence of the "Doge of Venice" who ruled the former Republic of Venice. Day: Day1 |
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St. Mark's Basilica
Avoid the long queues when you enter this masterpiece of Byzantine art. Marvel at the beautiful gold mosaics and marble inlays on the floors. Immerse yourself in the biblical scenes, rich history, and the particularities of this ancient basilica. Day: Day1 |
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| 12:45:00 |
Check-out at St. Marks Basilica
Day: Day1 |
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| 14:20:00 |
Check-in at the Bacino Orseolo well, in front of the Testolini Bottega Dell'arte
Day: Day1 |
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| 14:30:00 |
Glassblowing
Discover how the beautiful glass handicrafts you see around the city. Observe a master glass craftsman create a unique item while showing and explaining the ancient technique phases of glass production. Day: Day1 |
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Receive a Souvenir and Guided Tour
Enjoy a guided tour of the glass factory and explore the display of various glass objects in the showroom. Receive a little glass gift as a souvenir at the end of your experience. Day: Day1 |
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| 15:00:00 |
Check-out at the Glassblowing Factory
Day: Day1 |
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| 15:45:00 |
Check-in at St. Mark's Square, in front of Museo Correr
Day: Day1 |
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| 16:00:00 |
Grand Canal Gondola Ride
Catch romantic views of Venice on a fun gondola ride. Pass by the world-famous La Fenice Theatre and Rio (Canal) “De le Ostreghe” en route to the most charming part of the Grand Canal. See the charming Peggy Guggenheim Collection, a modern art museum near the Grand Canal. (Available at 16:00) Day: Day1 |
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| 16:30:00 |
Check-out at the Gondoliers Station
Day: Day1 |
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| 17:00:00 |
St. Mark and Rialto Self-Guided Tour
Discover the city at your own pace with the help of an audio guide. Learn more about the history and stories behind the Rialto and St. Mark's areas. Use the map on the mobile app and make your way to all the popular sights and attractions. Day: Day1 |
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| 19:00:00 |
Tour Ends on Site
Day: Day1 |
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