St Mark’s Basilica and a Gondola Ride: 15 Combos Worth Booking

1.Venice In a Day: St Mark’s, Doges Palace Gondola Ride & City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,588 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $124Our pick

Walk from the Rialto markets to St. Mark’s Square, cruise the Grand Canal in a shared gondola, and tour St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace with an English-speaking guide. Early departures include basilica entry, while the 9am Express option does not.

“It was a great experience learning all about Venice and its history through our guide, Elena. She was very friendly and knowledgeable about Venice and Italy. We had a great time overall and I definitely recommend this tour for everyone. We had two boys - 13 and 7 and they enjoyed the entire tour from 8:30am to 2pm with no complaints. A couple of breaks for food/snacks helped them.”

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

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

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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3.Best Of Venice: Saint Mark’s Basilica, Doges Palace with Guide and Gondola Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 800 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $125

Follow an English-speaking guide such as Marco, Filippo, or Elena through St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace, then finish with a 30-minute gondola ride. Expect a small group of up to 20, skip-the-line entry, church dress rules, and a fast look at Venice’s essential sights.

“Chilly in winter, even inside because of no heat. We had great directions for meet up point and our guide Phillip was fantastic!”

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4.St Mark’s, Doge’s Palace, with Murano and Burano & Gondola Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 753 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $34Best value

Spend about nine and a half hours seeing Venice’s major sights and lagoon islands. Your English-speaking guide leads you into St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace, then takes you by boat to Murano and Burano for glass and lace demonstrations. The day also includes a 30-minute gondola ride and free time for lunch.

“This was an excellent value. Our guides were great (both very charming and informative) and we felt like we really got to see everything and didn’t have any of the stress of tickets, timing, planning etc.”

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5.Doge’s Palace and St Mark’s Tour with Gondola Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 677 reviews · 3.5 - 9.5 hours · from $46

Join an English-speaking guide such as Martina, Marco, or Grazia for timed entry to St Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace, then share a 30-minute gondola ride for up to five people. Choose the longer option to add Murano glassmaking and Burano lacework.

“Must see places!! Easy to walk around..great tour guide!!”

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6.St. Mark’s Basilica Tour with Priority Entrance + Gondola

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 643 reviews · 45 min · from $69

Meet your English-speaking guide beneath the blue clock tower in Piazza San Marco, then enter St. Mark’s Basilica through a separate entrance. Guides such as Lara, Rita, Suzie, and Francesca explain the mosaics, Venetian history, and terrace views in about 45 minutes. Add the optional gondola ride when booking.

“Our guide Lara was excellent and shared many interesting details on the basilica and Venice. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Venice. Thank you!”

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7.Venice in A Day: St Mark’s Basilica, Doge’s Palace & Gondola Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 591 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $148

Start in St. Mark’s Square with an art historian guide, then visit St. Mark’s Basilica, walk through Rialto, ride a gondola for 30 minutes, and explore Doge’s Palace. Small groups of up to 19 make the narrow streets easier to manage. Guides may include Marco, Rita, Roberta, Marina, or Robbie.

“This was an amazing tour to see Venice in a day, we hit all the highlights and enjoyed the small group we were in. Highly recommend this if you are on a time crunch while in Venice”

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8.Doge’s Palace and Basilica Roman Empire Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 485 reviews · 2 - 3.5 hours · from $102

Follow an ambassador’s ceremonial route through St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace, beginning with a 15-minute VR history show. Guides such as Giovanna, Gina, Elena, and Pina have earned praise for clear storytelling. Add a shared gondola ride for a classic Venetian finish.

“Knowledgeable guide and very little wait to get a gondola. Overall a great value versus purchasing separately and convenient that we didn’t have to coordinate the timing of multiple activities.”

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9.St. Mark’s Basilica Guided Tour with Venice Canals Gondola Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 467 reviews · from $80

Walk through Venice with an English-speaking guide, enter St. Mark’s Basilica without the main wait, and take a 30-minute shared gondola ride past palaces, bridges, and the Bridge of Sighs. Guides such as Monica, Anna, and Martina have been praised for clear local insight.

“I will not even give a 1.....We missed our tour and we were where we thought our meeting spot was according to what was on our paper. We asked prob 5-6 different people and they all told us somewhere different. There were 9 of us that was sRead more”

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10.Welcome to Venice Group Tour St. Mark’s Basilica & Gondola Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 435 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $81

Join an English-speaking guide for a three-hour walk from Rialto through Castello to St. Mark’s Basilica, with time for the Acqua Alta bookstore and a 30-minute gondola ride. Guides such as Alessandro, Filippo, Roberta, and Valentina have led engaging tours, though the basilica entry details should be confirmed.

“This tour exceeded our expectations! Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable, polite, and professional. We would gladly tour with her again.”

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11.Venice’s Icons: Basilica, Doge Palace, Rialto & Optional Gondola

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 413 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $162

Start in St. Mark’s Square for guided visits to St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace, then see the Bridge of Sighs and Rialto Bridge. A Venice VR presentation and shared gondola ride are included or optional depending on your booking choice. Expect a busy half-day with multiple meeting points.

“Unforgettable journey in Venice! The commentary of the tour guide about the Doge's Palace and the St. Mark's Basilica was so interesting and the gondola ride is a must-to-do when you are in Venice. Highly recommended.”

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12.St. Mark’s Basilica and Gondola Morning Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 351 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $99

Meet near the Correr Museum for a guided visit to St. Mark’s Square and Basilica at 10:45 AM, then return at 3:00 PM for a 30-minute shared gondola ride. You’ll hear live commentary in four languages, skip the ticket line, and need covered shoulders and knees inside the church.

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13.St. Mark’s, Doge’s Palace, Rialto, and Gondola Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 320 reviews · 30 minutes - 6 hours · from $46

Meet an English-speaking guide in St. Mark’s Square for timed entry to the Basilica and Doge’s Palace, a walk through quieter canals, Rialto Bridge, and a 30-minute shared gondola ride. Guides such as Marco, Roberta, and Elena bring Venice’s art, politics, and local life into focus.

“We loved our tour guide Givanna. She was very knowledgeable and provided so many extra bits of knowledge that made our tour really amazing. She was extremely friendly and went out of her way to make sure we were all taking care of and provided so many extra bits of knowledge that made our tour really amazing.”

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14.St. Mark’s Basilica Guided Tour & Gondola Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 144 reviews · 3 hours · from $79

Spend three hours with an English-speaking local guide exploring Rialto, Castello, Libreria Acqua Alta, and St. Mark’s Basilica. Then enjoy an approximately 30-minute gondola ride for up to five people. Guides such as Roberta, Martina, and Filippo have earned praise for their stories and warmth.

“Great tour! Saw a lot for our one day in Venice! Would recommend!”

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15.St Mark’s Square & Rialto Walking Tour & Gondola

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 109 reviews · from $67

Join a live guide, with tours in five languages, for a three-hour walk through Rialto, Casanova’s House, Scala Contarini del Bovolo, and La Fenice. Then take a shared gondola ride, visit the Gondola Gallery, and use an audio app to explore Venice at your own pace.

“Valentina was very knowledgeable and sweet. We had a lovely walk with her. Thank you so much!”

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