History Tours with a Gondola Worth Booking

1.Venice’s Best: Basilica, Doge’s Palace, Gondola & History Gallery

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,478 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $129Our pick

This 3.5-hour English tour pairs guided visits to St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace with skip-the-line entry, a shared gondola ride, and a Venice history VR experience. Guides such as Lucia, Valentina, Giada, and Alexander have led memorable tours, though gondola timing can vary.

“It was great! Loved all the restaurants, Guilia was the best guide, learned so much from her. Would definitely do this again.”

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