Your combined tour starts at 10.45 am, meet your guide in calle larga de l'ascension behind the Correr museum, in Saint Mark’s square, and from here you will be accompanied to the Saint Mark's Basilica, once the private chapel of the Doge of Venice, and the only one of its kind in Italy, thanks to the sumptous golden mosaics and impressive marble inlay flooring. During the tour you will be able to sit down in the church and absorb the atmosphere whilst listening to your guide who will describe the biblical scenes represented throughout the building, together with history and particularities of this ancient Basilica.Visit Saint Mark's Basilica ground floor museum and see the famous horses and admire Saint Mark's Square from the Basilica's terrace.

The second part of the tour starts at 3.00 pm
Meet the assistant in front of the St Marks post office in calle larga ascensione and you will be assisted in boarding the Gondola, one of the most recognised symbols of Venice - up to 5 people per Gondola - at the landing stage of San Moisè.

Experience how the locals were transported by these beautiful black, elegant rowing boats, throughout history.

This is an experience that you must not miss!
You can be expected to admire the minor canals in the heart of Venice, soaking up the atmosphere of days gone-by, you will cover a short stretch of the Grand Canal, the most famous canal in the world, and then back through the narrow waterways return to the starting point in this 30 minute ride.
Feel part of an ancient Venetian tradition and experience Venice from the water!