The tour starts with the charming gondola ride along the Grand Canal and its hidden waterways where you’ll see the Mozart’s House, Peggy Guggenheim Collection, San Giorgio’s Island and enjoy the breathtaking overview of Piazza San Marco from the water. The expert gondoliers will drive you in hidden spots reachable only by gondola! Enter in the breathtaking St. Mark’s Basilica of Piazza San Marco and discover its hidden treasuries. The guide will accompany inside the church telling you its secrets and history of the many artistic masterpieces as the five domes covered by gold. The Cathedral is known also as the Golden Basilica, due to its incredible mosaics made by pure gold. Later, enjoy the Audio guide with digital to discover more than 200 Venice Highlights! Download it on your mobile and visit the city at your pace!

Additional Information

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• The tour does not operate in case of exceptionally bad weather, high/low tide (in these cases it can be postponed the day after otherwise it will be refunded)
• The Golden Basilica Tour does not operate in case of unplanned religious functions (in these cases it can be postponed the day after otherwise it will be refunded)
• Each gondola can guest maximum 6 people; the seat aboard cannot be chosen but will be assigned by the gondolier depending of guests weight
• For the visit of the Basilica suitable clothing is required (no shorts)
• You must download the audio guide with digital map on your mobile phone
• You will receive the audio guide with digital map by e-mail. If you have any problems with this, please come to Venice Tours office (San Marco 1130) for assistance.
• On Sundays, feast days and in case of unplanned religious celebrations the Basilica tour foresees the visit with direct access to the Terrace and to St. Mark's Museum situated on the first floor. Due to the Holy Mass taking place at the ground floor, in those festivity days it is possible to admire the mosaics partially from the first floor.
• Due to the security reason, luggage and bags are not allowed inside the Basilica
• From Aug. 6th to enter the Basilica you need to have the Green Pass + ID card, you cannot enter the venue without it (if you don’t have it or forgot it and are not allowed to enter the venue, the tour will not be refundable)
• Face masks required for travellers in public areas
• Face masks required for guides in public areas
• Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
• Social distancing enforced throughout experience
• Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
• Gear/equipment sanitised between use
• Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
• Guides required to regularly wash hands
• Regular temperature checks for staff
• Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
• From Aug. 6th to enter the Basilica you need to have the Green Pass + ID card, you cannot enter the venue without it (if you don’t have it or forgot it and are not allowed to enter the venue, the tour will not be refundable)

Tickets

*Mobile or paper ticket accepted
*One per booking

Prices

* Per Person

Adult : from 0 to 1 : from 0 to 15 Persons

Child : from 2 to 5 : from 0 to 15 Persons

Adult : from 6 to 99 : from 1 to 15 Persons

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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