Gray Line Venice

Gondola Ride and St Marks Basilica

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Explore Venice through a peaceful gondola ride and one of its symbols, the St Mark's Basilica. Venetian gondola is not only known for its elegance and the way it silently slides along the green channels of Venice. It did change over time and the parts it is made of also have symbolic meanings related to the city it is associated with. Let us discover Venice as locals have been doing since far back in time, sliding among the narrow canals and admiring the masterpiece of architectures, water reflections and peace away from the crowded alleys.

Highlights

Discover one of the symbols of Venice Learn about the symbols and the history of the Basilica's interiors Admire the famous Pala D'Oro See the charm of Venice seen from the water

Itinerary

During the gondola ride, we will have the chance to admire some among Venice's most famous and beautiful sites seen from the water, a rare sight which can be seen only on a gondola. And be ready for the last part of the ride, because it is the one that sees the gondola flowing into the Grand Canal, revealing breathtaking views over the most famous canal of Venice and over the Salute Church. Then follows a guided visit to one among the most renowned and amazing cathedrals in the world, the St Mark's Basilica. This is the place where Eastern and Western architecture run into each other, as majestic in its exteriors, as to reach in the history it witnessed and represents. Here, we will learn more about the everlasting history of Venice, about St Mark and how his ruins came to rest and are shielded here. A tour not only to see Venice but to experience this city through its history and glorious past, still shining in its historical sites and legendary characters. Surrounded by the Basilica's beautiful golden mosaics and marble inlays, our professional guide will take us along the history and the special features of this unique masterpiece of Byzantine art. Among the priceless treasures shielded in the Basilica, we will have the chance to admire the Pala d Oro, a fine example of Byzantine art with its thousands of gems and precious stones and of course, the golden mosaics, maybe the most famous feature of the cathedral.

Includes

Experienced tour guide Skip the line entrance to the Basilica Personal audio System to hear better the guide Boarding assistance to the gondola