Private Venice City Tour and Gondola Ride
Overview
Enjoy the ancient greatness of the Serenissima Republic by having an enchanting panoramic tour over the history of St. Mark’s square and its main monuments: St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace. We have both options: with private gondola ride at the end of the tour or without it, you can choose.
What's Included
- Entrance tickets to the Doge's Palace
- 30 minutes gondola tour included ONLY if you choose the option with the gondola included
- Private licensed guide
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entrance tickets to St. Mark's Basilica are on request, contact us to reserve your tickets
Meeting Location
Piazza San Marco
3, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Piazza San Marco
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Doge's Palace
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Basilica di San Marco
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Venice Tours Assistance (NEWSTAND IN SAN MARCO)
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Proper attire is required while visiting the Basilica.
- For security reasons bags, back-packs, etc. cannot be taken into the Basilica.
- A gondola can accommodate 5 people only.
- Choose the gondola option if you want to add it
- Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers’ full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the attraction.
- Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to St.Mark’s Basilica
- Basilica tickets official price is 12€ per person for Tour Operators
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Private Venice City Tour and Gondola Ride?
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Activity code: C-18696P85
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Key West Private Charters customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- Entrance tickets to the Doge's Palace.
- 30 minutes gondola tour included ONLY if you choose the option with the gondola included.
- Private licensed guide.
- Gratuities.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Entrance tickets to St. Mark's Basilica are on request, contact us to reserve your tickets.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 3..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Venice City Tour and Gondola Ride is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Venice City Tour and Gondola Ride will be included in your confirmation email from Key West Private Charters. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Entrance tickets to the Doge's Palace
- 30 minutes gondola tour included ONLY if you choose the option with the gondola included
- Private licensed guide
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entrance tickets to St. Mark's Basilica are on request, contact us to reserve your tickets
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Proper attire is required while visiting the Basilica.
- For security reasons bags, back-packs, etc. cannot be taken into the Basilica.
- A gondola can accommodate 5 people only.
- Choose the gondola option if you want to add it
- Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers’ full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the attraction.
- Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to St.Mark’s Basilica
- Basilica tickets official price is 12€ per person for Tour Operators
