Venice City Pass: St. Mark's Basilica, Gondola, Islands & Transport - All Access

Highlights

• Skip-the-line St. Mark's Basilica
• Gondola Ride & Islands Tour
• 20+ Attractions & Transport

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   St. Mark's Basilica

   45min

   St Mark’s Basilica in Venice, originally intended as a private chapel for the Doge, is one of Italy’s most spectacular cathedrals. The basilica was built to house the relics of St Mark the Evangelist, which had been stolen in Alexandria, Egypt. Today, St Mark’s Basilica is famous for its golden mosaics, among other things. Admission with a tour guide who accompanies the group through the museum

2. 2

   Stop 2

   2h

   The Doge's Palace in Venice, an outstanding example of Gothic architecture, was the seat of the Doge and is now one of the most visited sights in the city. Originally built in the 9th century, the palace served as the residence and political centre of the Republic of Venice. Today's palace was built in the 14th and 15th centuries and impresses with its ornate façade, large inner courtyard and magnificent halls such as the Great Council Chamber and the Golden Hall. Area of validity of the ticket: · Doge's Palace (Palazzo Ducale) · Correr Museum (Museo Correr) · National Archaeological Museum (Museo Archeologico Nazionale) · Marciana National Library (Sale Monumentali della Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana)

3. 3

   Ca' Rezzonico

   1h

   The palace is one of the few Venetian noble palaces that is open to the public today, and provides a valuable insight into the life of the rich Venetian upper class in the 18th century. It now houses the Museo del Settecento Veneziano, with numerous works of art and interior decorations from one of the absolute heyday of Venetian painting and art. It contains works from the late Baroque, Rococo and early Classicism periods, including paintings and frescoes by Pietro Longhi, Canaletto, Francesco Guardi, and the father and son Tiepolo, as well as furniture and fittings that were brought here from other palaces and villas.

4. 4

   Stop 4

   1h

   The Basilica di San Pietro di Castello in Venice is an impressive, historic building located off the beaten track on the island of the same name, Castello. This church, which was once the main cathedral in Venice, combines Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance elements in its architecture. The marble-clad bell tower is particularly striking and is the only church in Venice with such a tower.

5. 5

   Stop 5

   1h

   The museum is located at the historic palace of Podestà of Torcello, in Piazza Galuppi, Burano, seat of the famous Burano Lace School from 1872 to 1970. Rare and precious pieces offer a complete overview of the history and artistry of the Venetian and lagoon’s laces, from its origins to the present day are on display, in a picturesque setting decorated in the typical colours of the island.

6. 6

   Ca' Pesaro Galleria Internazionale d'Arte Moderna

   1h

   The International Gallery of Modern Art in Ca’ Pesaro contains important 19th- and 20th-century collections of paintings and sculptures, including masterpieces by Gustav Klimt and Auguste Rodin and remarkable works by artists such as Medardo Rosso, Adolfo Wildt and Giacomo Balla, as well as a rich selection of works by other Italian artists and an important section on graphic art. The second floor of the monumental palace is home to temporary exhibitions and the third floor hosts the Museum of Oriental Art.

7. 7

   Casa di Carlo Goldoni

   1h

   Carlo Osvaldo Goldoni (25 February 1707 – 6 February 1793) was an Italian playwright and librettist from the Republic of Venice. His works include some of the most famous and popular plays in Italy. Audiences appreciate Goldoni’s plays for their ingenious blend of wit and honesty. In his memoirs, Goldoni particularly remembers the palace where he was born and grew up. Today, this palace is a museum in his honour. It is also home to an institute for theatre studies.

8. 8

   Chiesa di San Sebastiano

   1h

   The Chiesa di San Sebastiano is a fascinating church in Venice that delights art lovers and history buffs alike. The church is particularly famous for being home to the life’s work of the artist Paolo Veronese. San Sebastiano, opened in its current form in 1546, contains a cycle of paintings, several paintings with scenes from the Old Testament, frescoes and the altarpiece by Veronese. A particular highlight in the Chiesa di San Sebastiano is his painting ‘The Martyr Santa Lucia’, an outstanding example of 16th century Venetian painting. Fittingly, the tomb of this famous artist is also located in the church.

Before you go

Location

P.za San Marco, 328, 30100 Venezia Ve, Italy, 30124, Italy