
Accessible Venice Tour With Wheelchair Including Doge Palace & St Mark Basilica
Traveler rating
4.9/5
Based on 10 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Accessible Venice Tour With Wheelchair Including Doge Palace & St Mark Basilica worth booking?
Accessible Venice Tour With Wheelchair Including Doge Palace & St Mark Basilica is a 4-hour experience in Venice, Italy, from $439 per person. It scores 59 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 10 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 59 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (10)
- Duration
- 4 hours
- From
- $439 per person
It is easy to imagine that Venice, due to its multitude of bridges and very small streets ( calli), is inaccessible with a wheelchair. Instead, this city does not constitute an architectural barrier for the disabled people because with the help of local steamboats you can turn it wherever you want. This 4 hour tour is an excellent opportunity to get to know the most important and famous places of the city with an expert guide that will show you the easier way to ride with a wheelchair. Whether is or not your first time in the floating city enjoy this trip that will lead you from the marvel of Piazza San Marco with its majestic Doge’s Palace to Rialto district with its wonderful bridge.
What you get
About this experience
It is easy to imagine that Venice, due to its multitude of bridges and very small streets ( calli), is inaccessible with a wheelchair. Instead, this city does not constitute an architectural barrier for the disabled people because with the help of local steamboats you can turn it wherever you want. This 4 hour tour is an excellent opportunity to get to know the most important and famous places of the city with an expert guide that will show you the easier way to ride with a wheelchair. Whether is or not your first time in the floating city enjoy this trip that will lead you from the marvel of Piazza San Marco with its majestic Doge’s Palace to Rialto district with its wonderful bridge.
What's included
Included
- Daily Steamboat Ticket
- Local guide
- Private tour
- Professional guide
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
- Admission Tickets to Doge's Palace 35 euro each and Basilica 12 euro each
Not included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- On Sunday The Basilica is opened from 2:00 pm
What you'll see and do
Piazza San Marco
Meet you guide in Calle Vallaresso and reach San Marco Square with your guide. Amazing Square, symbol of the city, in which you will be sorrounded by impressive architectures, built in differents times but that seem to be one. A long series of ancient arcades ,that enclose a lot of bars and restaurants, flank the square, on one side you will enjoy the wonderful view of the Correr Museum and right in front of it the sumptuous Basilic with its 4 bronze horses facing the center of the square.
60 minutes here
Palazzo Ducale
Enter the Doge's Palace, The first and second floors are accessible by lift. Let yourself be enthralled by the works of Tintoretto and the elegant halls that you will cross.
90 minutes here · Admission included
Basilica di San Marco
Born as a ducal chapel, it symbolizes all the grandeur of Venice, also known as the Gold Basilic for the golden mosaics that fill it almost entirely
30 minutes here · Admission included
Ponte dei Sospiri
Leaving the Doge’s palace you will be able to admire from the outside the famous Bridge of Sights that internally connects the palace with the new prisons, not accessible by wheelchair because of a tight passage and not equipped for the wheelchair.
30 minutes here
Ponte di Rialto
Catch again the steamboat n 1 and reach Rialto district, one of the most famous district in which Venice is divided. Rialto is famous all around the world for the romantic Rialto Bridge, the white stone bridge anciently the only one bridge which joined the two side of the Gran canal and built to faciltate the commercial trade. In fact, not everyone knows that Rialto is very famous for its markets that fill the lives of the Venetians almost every day of the week in the morning. Famous is the fresh fish market but you can find every type of food even the stands of typical Venetian desserts
30 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Venice
Catch the steamboat N 1 and strop to San Marco Vallaresso where you will meet your guide
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Returns to the starting point
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, en, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Private Tours of Venice
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
- BASILICA ENTRY TICKETS 12 EURO EACH INCLUDED IN THE PRICE DOGE'S PALACE ENTRY TICKETS 35 EURO EACH INCLUDED IN THE PRICE Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers’ full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the attraction. Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to St.Mark’s Basilica
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 10 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
10 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
7 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Traveler reviews
10 verified traveler reviews for Accessible Venice Tour With Wheelchair Including Doge Palace & St Mark Basilica. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Superb Experience
Our tour guide Donata was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. It was a superb experience.
via Viator
Wheelchair tour in Venice
Our guide did an excellent job helping us get around with a wheelchair. Since everything takes much longer with a wheelchair, we did not get to do the Doge Palace with our guide, which was a disappointment, but we did not blame the guide for this. We would recommend this tour to others, and it would be helpful for people to be aware of time limitations with a wheelchair and discuss plans with the guy ahead of time so you don’t get short changed on any location. Saint Mark’s Basilica was amazing! We would suggest the Doge Palace with a guide.. it was beautiful, but we really needed some information instead of just doing it on our own.
via Viator
Great private tour with...
Great private tour with extra stop to the top of the campanile. Guide very knowledgeable and excellent descriptions of what we saw. Very personable.
via Viator
Wonderful tour
Denice our tour guide was wonderful and sooo knowledgable. She gave us so much history of how Venice was built, lots of explanations of the meanings of the paintings in the Doge, and St Marks, it was great. She really made an effort to include my mom, getting down by her wheelchair to explain things, I would highly recommend!
via Viator
Greatxaccessublextourcof. Important Venetian sites
Very attentive knowledgeable guide. Great tour of st marks and the palace info the Dige. Beautiful sites. So fascinating. Very helpful guide very careful ifcmycphysicalvlikitatiobs. Exactly what we had hoped for. Highly reccommend
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $439 to $710
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 4
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by Private Tours of Venice, who run 22 experiences we rank across 4 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 51.8.
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Accessible Venice Tour With Wheelchair Including Doge Palace & St Mark Basilica: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Venice.
How much does Accessible Venice Tour With Wheelchair Including Doge Palace & St Mark Basilica cost?
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Prices start at $439 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Venice usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Accessible Venice Tour With Wheelchair Including Doge Palace & St Mark Basilica take?
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Plan for about 4 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Venice is not rushed.
Is Accessible Venice Tour With Wheelchair Including Doge Palace & St Mark Basilica worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 59 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 10 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Venice, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Accessible Venice Tour With Wheelchair Including Doge Palace & St Mark Basilica?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Accessible Venice Tour With Wheelchair Including Doge Palace & St Mark Basilica suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 4-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Accessible Venice Tour With Wheelchair Including Doge Palace & St Mark Basilica?
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Around 4 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Venice can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Venice and add a light layer if any part of the 4-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Accessible Venice Tour With Wheelchair Including Doge Palace & St Mark Basilica start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Venice within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Venice?
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On Outty we rank every Venice experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Venice Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class with wine by Cooking Italy, Eating Venice Small Group Food & Drinks Tour, Tour of The Real Hidden Venice. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Venice?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Venice?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Accessible Venice Tour With Wheelchair Including Doge Palace & St Mark Basilica?
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Included: Daily Steamboat Ticket; Local guide; Private tour; Professional guide; and Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points. Not included: Gratuities; Food and drinks; and On Sunday The Basilica is opened from 2:00 pm. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for Accessible Venice Tour With Wheelchair Including Doge Palace & St Mark Basilica?
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Catch the steamboat N 1 and strop to San Marco Vallaresso where you will meet your guide Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is Accessible Venice Tour With Wheelchair Including Doge Palace & St Mark Basilica offered in?
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It is offered in German, English, French and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Accessible Venice Tour With Wheelchair Including Doge Palace & St Mark Basilica?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Accessible Venice Tour With Wheelchair Including Doge Palace & St Mark Basilica wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Wheelchair accessible; Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; Transportation options are wheelchair accessible; and All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Accessible Venice Tour With Wheelchair Including Doge Palace & St Mark Basilica if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Venice. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Accessible Venice Tour With Wheelchair Including Doge Palace & St Mark Basilica?
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Across 10 reviews averaging 4.9 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
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